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.
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.
