I learned what is expected of me and my students and techniques on how I can best reach my students with the proper information for my students to learn
My takeaway from this module is the word "navigate." As an instructor, I have to know my CMS inside and out. Along with that, I need to decide how the information will be segmented and sequenced within the CMS to make it as clear as possible for every type of learner. It's my job as a remote teacher to not only navigate the system in a way that is conducive to learning but to navigate my students through the learning process, including any technical support they may need.
Sharing knowledge is easy for most instructors but instructin on-line can be a challenge. I think it is important as an instructor that we prepare ourselves in the forum in which we will use prior to interacting with the students.
It is important to make sure all students know where to recieve technical support if need
To present an online coarse where content is easily accessed by the students and support is easily accessed as well if any issues arise, thus allowing the students to learn content, rather then stressing with IT issues of the online coarse.
I learned it's important to listen and respond to the prospective student's questi0on. Not give a canned answer.
First to understanding the online platform to successfully deliver the e-learning structure. Responding in a timely manner to the students responses.
Since online instruction is different from face-to-face instruction, navigating through the CMS is a very important task; one when designing for lerning via asynchronous discussions, the instructor must encourage students to post meaningful information. I will apply this helpful aspect to my online teaching of instruction.
I agree that if an instructor has confidence in the course management then the students will feel more supported.
These are good topics for me to learn the online teaching. Especially before I get to familiarize on our course management system. I am eager to learn the many ways I can communicate to my students online and effectively make their learning experience a successful one.
Structure and communication is key in e-learning. As an instructor it is helpful to supply detailed learning resources and information regarding how to access material and posting in a timely manner.
I plan to be available to help support my colleagues and my students.
It is important to evaluate your students comfort level with online platforms or CMS so that they will successful
Be familiar with all aspects of delivery techniques and strategies. Utilize different techniques to keep the student engaged in the online course.
This is my first time instructing from an online platform. I will be utilizing the chat feature regularly to assess student engagement, critical thinking, and topic comprehension. I'm looking forward to the challenge and learning from this experience.
It is important to connect and create a sense of community.
With regard to EL102 content so far, I feel that "presence" is the crucial term for student success. We have many tools to make ourselves present to students, including but not limited to video. Finding meaningful ways to give feedback and increase instructor presence is my goal for this portion of the course.
It is crucial that as an online instructor there are various ways to maintain class interaction and communication. Not only is it important to become comfortable with CMS but, engage and constantly encourage our students as they regain confidence.
I have learned the importance of intellectual interaction.
I intend to ensure there is intellectual interaction by ensuring the student online interaction examines what they learned from the lesson. I can ask questions in the midst of the lesson, ask students to give examples based on what they learned, or create an engaging activity that requires students to reflect on what they learned.
To familiarize myself with all the details of the e-learning system and try to put myself in the students place to anticipate what questions they may have.
