I have learned that preparation is a step in the right direction and a key factor for success in communication.
As an online Instructor knowing the online format is just as important as knowing the educational materials.
Online learning is uniquely challenging but does naturally accommodate learners that learn more by doing.
key takeaways include:
- Active engagement (quizzes, discussion forums)
- Clear structure (easy to navigate)
- Consistent Feedback on projects and assignments
- Visual learning media (videos, pictures and texts)
- Collaborative learning (peer-to-peer interaction)
I learned that CMS is very important to be familiar with in our field. Not all non-traditional students learnt the same way so we have to constantly be evaluating and evolving.
I learned more about using discussion boards, quizzes, and multimedia resources to keep students engaged.
Live sessions foster real-time interaction, while recorded lectures and self-paced activities provide flexibility. Incorporating breakout rooms, polls, and gamification enhances participation. Timely feedback via rubrics, peer reviews, and personalized comments supports learning progress.
Understanding the ins and outs of our CMS will help be support my students both technically and academcally.
I've learned that not all adult learners are the same. We all have different learning needs, and gravitate to a certain "style" (audio, visual, kinesthetic). We must be flexible and compassionate enough, to learn and adapt to each style.
Being prepared is a multi-level task. Knowing and understanding the institutions CMS is one part. Knowing and understanding what the student's experience will be and how to manage that. Proper preparation will lead us to reaching our goal of successful student growth.
Understanding how it will all work for the student is important in order to help them navigate
Because of the many mitigating factors in the online learning environment (asynchronus attendance, internet speed, etc.) the key is PREPARATION. If something goes wrong, the insturctor must be able topi vot and provide the students with an alternative so that the learning can be as enriching as possible.
Course structure is the most important part of teaching. A well structured course and course management system are essential.
We as instructors must be familiar with the Course Management System. We also need to be support for our students as all instructors might deliver their information differently. Use announcements. Be prepared to answer questions.
I am going to research how to drop someone from the discussion if the continue to deviate from topic. I have not encountered that issue, and I want to be prepared if it comes up in my classes.
-MJ
I totally agree , as for me learning how the system work so that I can navigate it properly will help the learning process for the learners to reach their goals and enhance learners desired outcomes.
We are in a time where online learning is valuable to our students and it is important that as instructors we learn and familiarize the use of the CMS. In order for our students to become successful it is important that we learn how to navigate through online learning whether it is submitting grades, technical issues or any questions that the student may occur. Since online learning may be easy for some students and hard others I want to make sure that I am creating an environment where they all can be successful.
I’ve learned that the structure of the class and the CMS is important to student success as much as the curriculum. My knowledge of how to navigate the platform is also very important in addition to the course content.
In this module preparation is key. We need to make sure we know how to navigate through our system and our student systems before asking for any assignments. With the CMS course we need to be able to navigate to our rosters, our grading systems and track student performance an announcements so that our student don’t become frustrated.
I have learned that I will need to know how to navigate the CMS and also participate in the chat discussions as this will keep me engaged with the students. Being a hands on instructor even in the e-learning environment is crucial for keeping students engaged and eager to learn.
To understand the key concepts of eLearning the instructor should have a complete understanding of the Course Management system and platform
