I have learned that it is important to understand my districts CMS and course structure. I learned the importance of being familar iwth techniques and strategies to be able to answer questions about the platform that my students may have along the way. I am learning to navigate online teaching so I can relate to my students frustrations and I have to be able to put myself in their shoes and reassure them.
I learned that the online instructor must prepare as much or more than other instructors. Also that the level of comfort and trust a student has on the class, instructor and delivery is quite contingent on the instructor's preparedness.
as an e learner there some things that has to be realized in order to be successful. 1 you have to really have the discipline to be a self starter. 2 you you cant rush how you learn in this manner. 3 you have to be able to read the material that is presented to you.
I have learned that I must be knowledgable of the CMS as well as be able to teach the CMS to my students. I have to structure my course content so that students can easily understand what they need to do, how they need to do, and when it is due. I have to be available for help as well as know where to get help quickly if the hardware or software encounters hiccups. I will be very organized in my delivery set up the most commonly used course structure of modules of lessons and topics within lessons. I will also find a variety of teaching methods for the different learning styles - such as videos, examples, notes, and worksheets. I like that students can interact with one another on forms, too.
I learned the concepts to understand the online platform and communication with students in online learning is very important.
I can say i have gain some knowledge on how to use course structures includes modules and lessons. Within this framework of representing a Learning Moduele coming from an Instructor i can use insert format text, files weblinks, discussion topics, test and quizzes,. I know how to do these this things but from a face to face classroom not virual. I was extremly deliigthed to learn the information on
Comprehending Course Content and how to deliver this information into the virul classroom. This information affords me to focus on how to deliver the format and ask the instructor to familillarize yourself with dilivery techniques and strategies.
Comprehending the delivery format: Familiarize yourself with the course delivery techniques and strategies,
I found this to be extreamly helpful. In recents beyound our control circumstance we have been forced to engage online and teach as a virtual instructor and we need to utilize the three learning techniques,in this course structural integrity,
Navigational Simplicity,
Navigational Simplicity
When e-learners know that they have support they feel comfortable with the instrutor and the course information that will be presented to them.
Instrutors too must know the basic information prior to the course
We will be the support the student has in technology! I'm not that good with technology so I will seek answers from my support staff at school and I will learn as the students learn.
Understood the importance of Stuctrual Integrity, navigational simplicity, intellectual interaction, active learne-centered learning within online learning.
So far, this course has been helpful in making sure that the distance learning platform that I have used is on track with what I need in order to deliver the proper course information. The only downfall to my platform is that I cannot set a calendar for the students to look at. That would be nice. I do use other social media apps (Remind App) to send a reminder of due dates and upcoming assignments.
Fimilarize myself with the CMS platform that my university has to offer what my college has. Learn the different options and all the technologies that are being offered on CMS. Be very clear and thorough with your expectations for dates and deadlines by clearly writing and communicating with your students. Get students excited and enaged in by utlizing technology.
I learned that there is as much work put into the technical aspects of delivering the course / module / lesson as there are in preparing the course itself. It makes sense, once it is in your thought process.
I have learned that it is very important to be as knowledgeable as possible with what I am teaching online. I have to make sure I am familiarized with that CMS in order to be able to help my students with what they need. Making the student feel at easy and supported with enable them to feel secure and want to learn.
This is a great introduction to setting up your course online. This is a new concept but I am pleased to see I am doing some of these things already. I will ask for more guidance regarding discussions and grading. I am also interested to figure out how to check my students activity and generate a report.
I learned that sturcture is the key. I also learned that you may not want all the information available on Day 1.
This information was very helpful and informative when it comes to our institutions CMS and why is so important for instructors to get familiarize with this system.
I learned the criteria for quality online courses and components of a CMS for students and teachers, as well as being a support for students by knowing the system well. As I read this information, I reflected back on some online coures that I have taken and was reminded that the sucess of the course as well as myself as a student relied on all these components.
Having understanding of the online platform as an instructor is key to delivering successful learning on the students behalf. I liked the idea of hosting an online orientation beforre a course starts, I will share this with my fellow instructors.
