I've learned that in order to be successful at online delivery of course information, the course needs to be struictured and the students and instructor must be familiar with the course management system delivery platform (CMS). The instructor needs to be familiar not only with course content, but must also be able to handle technical issues regarding computer hardware and software issues that will be encountered. There also needs to be readily accessable technical support beyond what the instructor might be able to provide in real time.
BE prepared with a proper orientation outlining expectations course information and provide links to glossares, refeences, and self learning sources to lessons and modules.
Keeping up with student understanding and supplementary course material can help students that may struggle or feel over-whelmed by not having the face-to-face, traditional class room setting.
Being organized is key whether in the classroom setting or the virtual. Having clear time tables, communication, deadlines, leason organization, etc. creates a clear expectation for the classroom from the very beginning. I intend to use the guidelines on lesson modules and subtopics and apply the structure to my lessons.
I learned that there are different ways to construct your online classes and it depends on what you want your students to get out of it. It is important that you know your cource management system. I currently have two ways of delivering my online course to my students. Google classroom or canvas. I am trying to decide which one I am going to use and the best way to make sure my students are learning and being active learners. I know that if can access the screen that will help my students to navigate the CMS, that I should look at it to so that I know what they are seeing. Finally that I should look at the instructional side as well to make sure that I am able to post discussion questions, delete discussion questions, set due dates, whether I am going to allow my students to retake quizzes and etc.
I learned that even though the instructor may possess a vast amount of knowledge in a subject, it is still crititcally important that the instructor review all components in the CMS to best assist the students with learning.
I've learned that an online course should be interactive. Students should be able to engage in the learning. I also learned that the instructor should know how to maneuver and operate within the CMS. I believe it was also conveyed that students should expect timely feedback from their instructor and that communication should be prompt.
I need to know the platform and how to use it. It is important for me to be able to explain the format of the class and provide technical help to the students. Being able to know the system and communicate the CMS to the students is imperitive for their success.
We need to be knowledgeable about our online course structure in order to be most effective in assisting our student in navigating the platform.
I have learned that there a lot of elements to e-learning. I need to make sure that i am totally familiar with and comfortable with the delivery techniques and strategies of the delivery format. If i'm not familiar or am uncomfortable then that will make things uncomfortable for the student. I've also learned how important my presence is to the student to ensure their comfort. I also need to make sure that i comprehend the course content completely. I will make sure to spend time familiarizing myself with both the course content and the course delivery format and practice these skills. Also, i will make sure i'm ahead of the game and no procrastinating.
Yes. The list of daily tasks to comply with is extremely helpful.
To transition to e-learning/on-line training will be a vast challenge if we do not clear up everything that students need to accomplish at the correct dead-lines and if it will be a linear approach, and have all the resources available for students to utilize.
Reply to Anniece Williams's post: Reply to Anniece Williams's post: And being able to think ahead of potential issue(s) plus knowing yourself that you are going to have to become more proficient in this new method is a stressful at best. I'm at the point that I go with my instinct of what I think would work and do the best with it that I can.
The online learning program requires just as much attention from the educator as the on-groundenvironment, and possibly more. It is vital that the student feels supported and able to manage the online environment. As an educator I check in with my students at each meeting to see how they are doing, if they need additional asistance, and how I can best support them.
One reason why I am taking this course for my CTE Middle School classes is to get a feel for the best use practices. Knowing especially after this section I need to be more proficient technically and how I am going to try to weave it into my curriculum in whatever Site(s) I have chose to use.
Of course students love to come to my class b/c I have computers but I am trying to work through the litany of items presented here that I must work down as I sift through the screen full of sites that are willing to give a free access to their digital platform. I am asking myself do I go with one or several as I try to battle the overwhelming stretch of information from being exposed to much but not specializing in any?
This has given me a lot to discuss with my school. Our CMS has at times been dysfunctional and I feel that is my biggest concern moving to e-learning. It was informative to see the lists of learning support components to cover. For my students to be successful I have also many questions to answer in terms of course delivery.
As a teacher, I must make sure that I familiarize myself with the CMS and the online delviery of instruction.
Online instructors must make sure the students can easily navigate through the course. If it is too difficult, there maybe a higher number of students that do not complete the course than the number of students who successfully complete it.
Reply to Margaret Gambino's post:Yes, it is so imporatnt that the instructor iknows the "system!"
I have learned that an oonline instructor must be very familiar with the CMS, the necessity for technical support, and that each instructor teaches differently. I have also learned that comminication of the course requirements for garding, etc.. must be clear.
