I appreciate how important it is for the instructor to understand the system that is used for online delivery and the importance of communicating with students well.
Having readily available technical assistance is crucial for the student learning.
Readily available technical help is extremely important to any e-learning program.
Students can all react differently to online learning, so you, and the instructor should try your best to be present, supportive, and flexible with all avenues of the course. You should know/be able to do all of the things you expect your students to
I learned about all the different avenues there are for the instructor to help facilitate and be an active participant in online learning
I learned about the importance of the presence of the instructor in an online course. Instructors need to engage learners in meaningful activities and promote critical, in-depth thinking regarding the lesson topic. Additionally, the instructor needs to model the behaviors expected of the learners. Complete assessment grading in a timely manner, using professional academic inquiries to promote deeper discussions about the topic, addressing any academic and technical issues quickly to reduce learner anxiety and frustration will also assist the learner in having an exceptional experience in the e-learning environment.
I learned that every little detail of the course must be spelled out for the students, like area test timed, can they redo the test if didn't pass, are the questions the same on the second, or third try? All these little details need to be considered when setting up a class.
Be familiar with the online program, and how to deliver the program for student understanding. Prepared ahead of time by reviewing the material to be taught.
online learning is helpful if the instructor can help the student to navigate through the electronic system used, its very helpful to keep students in the know of exactly what is to be expected, how things work and what to do if they need help .
It is important to familiarize with the course modules and navigation of the course materials
Review courses and be prepared for students! Online courses can be hard for students depending on their learning style.
I had never considered dropping a student from a discussion prior to this. However, the recommendation was that if a student does not heed to previous warnings and consistently strays from the topic, they can be dropped from the discussion. To me, that is important in classroom management if all other attempts to manage the situation were unsuccessful.
I have learned that communication happen in a variety of ways.
Follow instructions, take notes and review for quizzes :)
Being prepared for your day is more important than them being prepared!
Organization and organization are key!
I have learned that is is important for the instructor to be familiar with the school’s CMS (computer management systems) to better help students navigate the courses and help them when troubleshoot any technical difficulties.
Preparation for the class is just as important as the class itself.
As an instructor, it is important to have a clear understanding of the online curriculum and the online software for tools. Be prepared to answer student's questions, so it is important to review the course.
I learned a lot and also reviewed, dropping from a discussion and how to approach teaching from another point of view is great.
