There are many types of platforms for online learning. We have been working through technincal difficulties.
Teaching in an e-learning situation requires more than just content knowledge. Teachers must also have knowledge of the virtual program and be prepared for handling situations where students are frustrated.
That students will be more successful if there is someone there to support them and that like teachers, sometimes the technology issues are more frustrating than the content.
It is important to be prepared. Know your LMS and how to navigate it. Provide students with clear instructions and be able to support them as needed so that they feel secure in the online educational platform.
It is to the benefit of the instructor and student to have a CMS thta is well prepared and executed.
Instructor has to completely knowthe CMS to be able to help students with any question regarding the CMS itself or the topic the instructor is teaching
Instructor has to know the CMS completely to be able to help students whenever they have a question about the CMS itself or the topic we are teaching .
To keep students engage,using structural content with lots of support , listening to students questions and concerns about using the online
course,making the students feel comfortable and confident .
I learned that it is very important to know how to navigate the CMS system. It is also important to know how to monitor students and information retention to chalenge students along the way. I am currently enrolled in an online course so I can understand the need for support and the importance of my students knowing that I am here to support and assist in any way possible. this makes them more confortable with the online platform and they are more likely to ask questions if they are not sure about things.
I learned a lot about the format of the online structure as well as some of the factors that can cause students to become frustrated. I also learned about the importance of familiarizng myself with course delivery techniques and strategies.
Students will benefit from an organized teacher who knows how to access all the functions of the course.
The content mentioned is something that we already practice. But I believe that it is helpful information for those new to online instruction. There was great information provided.
I found these items to be very important for our students. Post announcements, Post discussion questions, Interpret the trail of responses to discussion questions, Participate in Chat sessions.
The combination of technical support with your teaching is important. Not being face to face with your students it is easy to miss some of their attentiveness. So questions and interaction is important to making sure we are meeting their needs.
What I have learned from this course to ensure student success is making sure I am very familiar with our institutions CMS, be a good support system for the e-learner and making sure course structure should have framework that is rationale.
When teaching in an interactive learning environment, it is important to show yourself as present in all aspects of the course. Students must see you commenting often, and know that you are working to enhance their online learning environment. You also have to make sure to be timely and structured in the way that the environment is managed. In other words, student grades should be updated regularly, and students should have an idea of what is currently happening, what is happening next and what the overall goal of each module of the class is. You have to make decisions based on how you would like to run the class that will potentially limit the access that some students will have to course material. Lastly, to keep students engaged, they need to be stimulated with appropriate media options that allow them to interact with what they are learning rather than just gain information from lecture.
I thought the list of topics you need to ask your employer as an online instructor were very helpful, like the turnaround times for student inquiries, deadline for submitting final grades, and policies governing plagiarism.
Reply to Gina Barton's post:I agree with you, that was something that stuck out for me also!
Most of what was presetnted I was already familiar with but it was reassuringn to know that the blackboard system that I already use is truly configured to the proper standards.
I did catch a few points that i will be revamping in my delivery to the students. As we rolled out the online ed on my campus my students seemed really confused about what they were truly supposed to do...we had not set classroom hours. Having a clearer outlook for office hours would really help and discussing tech requirements from teh very beginning is essential.
I have found ways to help all learners become successful using the different techniques available for all level of learners through online. The support group will be great to help with new ideas of helping students become successful.
