I learned that being knowledgeable of the course management system;all of the components and how they work is the key to being a successful online teacher. Not every teacher will approach the information the same but as long as you stay on topic and know the course outcomes, it will be ok.
Online learning is very accomodating for the instructor and the students. It would be a great experience to provide education through online. I need to familiarize myself and know the platform so my delivery method would be efficient. Some of the aspects could be challenging but once everyone has hands-on experience the online instruction would be a great opportunity.
I enjoyed learning about Course Management Systems
I enjoyed learning about course delievery and compenents of a typical Course Management System
The most important thing I must do as an instructor is to find out what my students needs are and try to accomodate their needs.
With e-learning structure, it is important to communicate effectively to our students. As an instructor, we have to be available to our students, support online learning, and provide the best education we can.
Reply to Lairlyn Romeroso's post: Lair, I enjoyed your post. I agree its imperative to provide full support to students learning.
Consistency is important factor like what the course said learners have a higher sense of comfort & security when they know that someone will be there to support them.
Online courses should be set up in a manner where students have easy access and something that keeps them focused such as interactive discussion boards and reading assignemnets.
Key to success is being familiar with the platform ahead of time and being able to help students learn how to navigate it as well and troubleshoot as needed.
I learned that although the material being delivered is the same, the method of delivery can and will vary per instructor delivering it.
The online experience has certainly come a long way in just a few years from what I had experienced in past courses. The structure has become more student orientated in a multimedia approach and with more regard to the different learning styles of the individual, rather than a "Stefford" style in which all must be the same. I have also note that access to the instructor and the timely response to questions has moved to a greater importance. I believe that it can still be intimidating for some students at first, however the introductory modules have to a greater degree reduced the fear.
So far I have learned that instructors need to have knowledge of the course and be organized. I would say a time line would be very useful for new on-line instruction.
It is important to provide both content and technical support to the student. As an online instructor, we must familiarize ourselves with basic troubleshooting techniques to provide timely assistance to the student.
I have learned more about the e-learning environment and how I can become a more effective teacher while utilizing this.
It is important to know the aspects of the CMS - Course Management System. Know how the information is delivered and set boundries and expectations so that the students will have an understanding of what is required.
I have learned that there are various ways to deliver content through online learning.
Being knowledgable on course content, as well as onerstand the CMT is the way to success.
I will benift from the information from the first module because Course Management Systems are very beneficial and knowing how to implement material that will be benefical to students is very useful.
I found it interesting how many different ways instructors can approach and deliver online learning.
