I have learned how to structure a course so that students feel more motivated, The importance to have full understanding of the online platform. I have refreshed about assignments, course materials, references, projects, the importance of informing students in the general and detailed organization of an entire course.
I understand the importance of being able to navigate through the CMS and be available to insure my students are successful. I'm a little intimidated, having never taught online; yet, I'm excited to rise to the challenge and make it engaging for my students.
The combination of teaching and technical support is critical for the student success.
In an online learning format, it is essential that the student feels supported in the event of technological difficulties encountered. Having a strong CMS and IT department that can assist with issues quickly is imperative. As an instructor, it is also my responsiblity to have a good working knowledge of how the CMS works so I can troubleshoot with the student as well. My CMS offers many of the strategies discussed in the course material presented.
I also like this idea of asking questions intermittently throughout the content presentation, to keep students engaged and encourage them to reflect on what they've just learned.
It's important for me to know my way around the CMS right from the start, and to think of creative ways to use the various components. It's also important to set up timetables for myself well in advance so that I can let students know what is coming and be sure to post assignments, deadlines, etc. in a timely way.
CMS will be an extremely useful tool in e-learning. i like how it takes into account the different levels of computer knowledge that students have, and the resources available to them.
In my classroom learning we were already using a CMS for many asignments. I'm glad we were since now that we are completely online, students already feel comfortable with that platform. Will have to find new ways to be engaging now that instruction formats have changed.
Seth Soronnadi
It is extremely important for me as an instructor to comprehend the nature of the course content, even though I may likely adopt deferent instructional strategies in assessment measures and assignments. Also I learned that as instructor, I should be familiar with the course contenDelivery format/techniques strategies to be effective online instructor and be able to know how to answer several on line questions
Reply to Monica Dawkins's post: So what do you do if there is a problem delivering course content when systems go down due to power outtages, system failures etc.. Is there a fix in place?
It's important that as online instructors both technical and instructor support be simplified.
Teaching Cosmetology theory online is great, using the course management system helps deliver lessons much easier. The system allows you to have discussion with the students on the topic thats being taught. Access to your class roster, create events on the calender, and post grades. The CMS works as if your in a Classroom setting.
This is a more complete list of all the things one should know before beginning teaching an online course. It's a list of what teachers should know how to do, but it's also essentially a list of things that instructors should be clear with their students about by presenting in the syllabus.
At the beginning of the course make sure the Syllabus is gone over and any questions from the students be answered.
it important that the ins have knowledge of the course being taught, have resources and allow students to engage in feedback
I am reminded that even with extensive knowlege of a subject, a good instructor must know the structure of the course and how to keep the students engaged and active within that structure. It is important to look at (and try and use) the CMS from the students perspective.
The importance of knowing the technical portion of the platform. My goal is to get more familiar with the different ways to help students with this part.
I did not find any of this information new, having completed multiple online programs as a student. That perspective does assist with understanding the students needs.
The key to instructor sucess is to have a clear plan and know tech support. The key to the student sucess is to have orientation and know tech support.
I have learned the basic elements in an online learning system. It is important to clearly understand the system and the role & responsibilites of the instructor.
