In going through this module several things stood out. The role of the instructor in an online forum is just as important and will require a lot of work to ensure student buy in and ultimately there success!! Engaging students is only half of what the online instructor will need to do. Understanding the system and not just the content is criticl to ensure each student has the chance to be academically successful!
I believe that I need to have a clearly defined structure to ensure success for all participants. I need to make sure the modules are adaptable and responsive to the needs of the learners. I need to allow for variation and provide students with support. Communication is key. Having clearly defined goals and desired outcomes will help structure the course.
It is essential that instructors know the structure/organization of an on-line learning platform and their role within the course. Being supportive of students with both learning and technology is important, as well.
The one topic that I had not previously thought about was having asynchronous content. Having to give feedback to students in two (or more) different units seems possible; however, the possibility of the faster student giving answers to slower students would lead to having a larger reliance on tests and quizzes for grades. You then would run into the issue of having quiz and test questions being given out to the slower students. If this became a problem, then having a randomized questions from a bank for tests/quizzes may have to be considered.
In the current situation (COVID), the idea of a student orientation to the CMS really resonated with me. We didn't have time to do that where I work and although many teachers were already using some sort of blended learning tools, I think students have really struggled with the navigation of various systems.
I can see how e learning can benifit students that miss classes when we are enrolled in regular classses as well.
I have learned in this module to give the students the support they need and by learning from modules like this.
As an instuctor I will use the CMS to make sure my students have the tools they need to be able to do the lesson and show my support for thier learning needs and keep the lesson interesting.
I believe this will be a great expeeince to actually learn more Technical approaches via on-line Teaching and Learning for the Instructior and student. If I folloow these gudie lines and practice them I shoudl be come a great on-line Instructor in a short period..
I will dedidicate time to lerarn to utlize this methods of on line teaching..
Mr. Pinelo
I have pretty good tech skills and even though I teach High School students, who are fairly good at using technology, I must never assume they understand and can navigate my online instruction and materials. I must make sure my CMS is effective and operating smoothly and I will always offer tech support to help my students access the content they will need to succeed in my online leasrning environment.
Make sure I have understanding of the CMS system I am using. Provide learning support and provide feedback. Make sure we are communicating with our students.
I found it interesting how important it is to have a goal. As the teacher, you have to know what it is the student is expected to learn in that subject then become familiar with what the student is suppose to complete such as the course work. By doing this it will help the teacher know how they will teach the course.
i will make sure i understand all information before relating it to students staff even ect...
I learned that quality online courses need to have: Structural integrity, Navigational simplicity, Intellectual interaction, and Active learner-centered learning.
I've learned that I have a whole lot to learn on this topic.
As an instructor it is crucial to look at the big picture when developing e-learning materials. It is crucial that you have a plan in place for students who may not complete the work on time or may encounter other issues. Additionally, all teachers for the course do not necessarily have to follow the same exact lessons, as long as they cover their main topic it is okay to have different activities and assignments.
In order to be a successful online instructor it is important the we familiarize ourselves with the CMS instruction system and provide a interactive learning system for the students.
The most important thing that I have learned about this topic is the importance of the instructor being functionally efficient with the chosen CMS. This reading, thus far, has reminded me of the fact that the beginning of an online course can start out slowly. Why? The students may be at different levels of comfort and competency with technology. As a result, it is vitally important to take the time eductae all participants in the beginning to ensure success over the course of the clas. Another important point, from this topic, is that I do not want my students to fall into the category of attrition.
This topic also pointed out the importance of setting up your course in an organized way with modules.
Robert J. Jones
Wow! I have been doing this for many years and the Module has given me many new concepts I can use to improve my setups and delivery programs. This will allow my students to gain more knowledge using CMS.
I learned that as an online instructor - there are several ways to interact with the students and make sure that they are undersatnding the information in which you are delivering. Also, students learn at different levels
