There is more than meets the eye with online course.
For online course to be successful its important to understand all tools and resources to help students get through the course without any technical difficulties.
How effective communication is crucial for learning
Student interaction needs to be consistent and frequent, ensuring that the expectations are expressed clearly and providing tools and support needed to promote student success.
Setting expectation is a critical part of online teaching. Understanding the importance of the timeline of the content helps improve a student's comprehension of the material.
Proper way to communicate with students is essential so they many understand the lesson.
I learned that frequent interaction with students can significantly enhance learning by increasing student engagement, improving information retention and developing key skills.
I have learned to support students in both their learning of content and their use of the LMS.
Comment on Carol Fann's post: I agree with you. If you aren't an effective communicator it makes it harder for students to stay engaged. That is from the rules to the course content.
Communication is key in engaging students in active learning.
Students learn more through active learning than passively listening.
The importance of body language & proper preparation for your conversation. You also need to find a common thread between yourself & your students.
Communicating on the phone with prospective students is a great opportunity to have a checklist in place to be able to cover a certain number of topics in such a short period of time. Stay on task and be precise in answering any questions pertaining to our program/
One question I have after completing this course up to this point is: What is the difference, if any, between a Course Management System (CMS) and Learning Management System (LMS). This is the first time I've come across the term Course Management System, so I'm curious.
The importance of not just looking from the lens of the faculty member but also that of the student. Checking to make sure that information is clear and content is connected.
The importance of course structure and technical fluidity of the LMS. Make sure all support links function.
Add interactive activities to engage students and gauge learning progress.
Provide supportive comments on student submissions.
This learning topic served as a good reminder that we, as instructors, must have a good understanding of both the course's structure and the course delivery system so that we can create a successful learning experience for our student's from day one.
Es necesario tener una conocimiento del sistema, familiarizarse con el sistema de gestión del curso, tener la un buen soporte técnico y de aprendizaje, el éxito del aprendizaje es la claridad, lo puntual y sencillez de los contenidos, planificar y organizar los procesos de aprendizaje con coherencia
It is important to provide learning support.
Always an opportunity to learn every day with new teaching skills/techniques.
