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.
I have learned to make sue to familiarize myself with the course content i order to deliver it the same way it would be delivered in th classroom.
I realize how much I have not utilized the many tools available in each course I have taught. I have to investigate
more thoroughly the tools available to both myself and my students.
Instructors will have a variety of ways to to teach a subject but they will share a common goal.
I have learned that the way the course is set up should be organized and easy to navigate and that a CMS should include support both for the learner and technological assistance
I have learned to be consitant with rthe students on line
I will keep the instruction consistent for the students by communication with other online instructors
I have to spend more time looking at the various components of my courses. I also have to devote time to asking questions immediately when I find areas new or confusing to me. I realize now how many more resources I can offer my students if I take those simple steps.
I am curious to find out if the Dragon program be used. Ibelieve it will streamline rersponse,guiding questions,and more detailed explainations to topic in hand with less gaps inbetween. Are ther other program systems that are voice activated?
Instructors must be familiar not only with the content of the course but with their individual course managment system. They need to be proficient in not just electronic content delivery, but in ways to monitor students progress throughout the course. I've taken online course previously and understand from the student's perspective, but I am recognizing being an online instructor requires an entirely new set of skills!
My plan is to apply as much as possible all these listed techniques and stratetigies to reach a comfortable level with the e-learning environment
