This lesson has allowed me to understand the methadology of E-Learning as well as expectations. Many students may not be comfortable with the format so a strategy is needed to make sure all students are engaged. I understand the many components necessary to be a successful online teacher.
Having taught in several online environments, one key aspect that is important in all of them is preparation before the class begins. This is important not only for the first online class taught, but also subsequent classes also, especially if it is the same class. It is easy to get complacent after having taught a course several times and get into a routine. An instructor should always be striving to improve upon the course content or conduct as time progresses.
I think the important thing that I've learned is that it's more than just course content that we have to instruct the students on but how to maneuver through the CMS
by learning the in and out of the CMS being used I can be a more effective support system for my student
Make sure that students know you are there to help them and support their needs. Include ways that students can get in touch with you and that they know your office hours. Be consistant with everything you do including that you understand how to use the platform.
I've learned that as an instructor I'm expected to be totally familiar with the online platform that is being used to effectively deliver the course information. Also there are several ways to present information to students and to ensure students understand the lesson.
To ensure student are engaged I must be able to navigate and understand the e-learning platform, so I may be able to deliver the best orientation making sure student will be able to increase student confidence.
Learned online courses are characterized by structrual integrity, navigational simpliity, intellectual interaction.
I learned that to be a successful online instructor I need to be familiar with the program and software I am using and be prepared for the questions that may be asked.
I learned that it is important that instructors thoroughly understand the online learning system and how it works. It is also important any gliches in the system are resolved so students can successfully use and complete work.
As a faculty, one must be both the learning support and the technical support as well. Students gets frustrated when they encounter any technical issues and can result in their overall frustration of doing the online course itelf. There are different methods that a faculty can use to avoid a monotonous online learning environment which may lead to students' non-interest on the lesson on hand especially when that lesson is not as exciting in the first place. As a faculty, one should be able to manuever the use of the online program to checking student's profiles, attendance, quizzes and tests and other platforms that will help the ease and excellent delivery of the lesson therefore benefitting the students.
The structure of lessons within e-learning is a big key to success. Not only that of the students but my own. I will need to learn everything that I can to ensure there are no pitfalls to the academic process.
In order to be an effective online instructor you must first me familiar with the content, how it is structured in a way that we will be able to facilitate learning to our students.
After this experience this past marking quarter, I truly realized this importance of keeping myself organized. When TEAMS first opened I was excited to reconnect and get started. Much like when I first had a computer and started to add files, I quickly saw that it is imperative to create files. I thought the insight from the first unit in this course was very useful in thinking of Modules, and then breaking things into lessons. I am hoping that the fall brings a bit more freedom to educators to create meaningful learning environments.
I have learned
1- How to identify the components of communication
2- What are the capacities of commonication
3- The basic formula of communication
I believe that the online learning environment make the student more accountable for completing assignments. I also think the discussion boards help certain students to participate more than they might in a classroom setting. I will be sure to closely monitor all postings and encourage those who might not get as involved as others.
It is very important an instuctor knows how the platfrom works to provide help to students with limited online experiences.
I think that with delivering a good "E" course the facilitator needs to fully be alert to the learner student point of view. I call LMS-Learning management system, but the idea is same. We have to produce what is expected and realize, "is this something I understand" or "this is something student will understand". I can see where keeping it simple is crucial. I like a formal outline and inbeded scaffolding system. IF it is posted then it can be seen, if its able to be seen then there should be a discussion oportunity as well a submiting system.
Student and instruction success depends on the efficacy of the CMS. Problems with technology frustrates both students and instrustors. Time is wasted figuring out work arounds, and waiting for systems to be fixed or return to online.
I did not realize there were so many things as an instructor that I will need to learn to do in order to have a successful online course.
In todays education many people prefer an online learning environment. They can work at their own pace in teir own home. I liked the material presented in the Courde Management System as well as other material presented in this chapter.
