I learned that you must be thoroughly prepared for the online course management system.
I have learned how important it is use online assessments to motivate and engage students, and to provide timely feedback.
I have learned how crucial it is to provide timely feedback to help students understand what they are doing well and where they can improve.
It is great to have an understanding of the full course structure, even though most colleges I teach for do not allow instructors access to many of these features.
Given the nature of tech-dependent students today both in the classroom and the virtual classroom, there is actually a MH condition called 'text-anxiety,' that I have found translates into the rapidity with which we answer their emails. I find that anything more than 12 hours creates a certain level of anxiety that sometimes manifests as acting out or withdrawal from group activities.
The Course Management System is a very important tool for both the students and the instructor and we should all know how to navigate it.
I learned so many helpful details for being a better online instructor. Some of my favorite learning areas are on the topics of active learner-centered learning, learning support, course delivery techniques and strategies, etc. I will continue to become more familiar with my college's online course delivery platform in order to provide my students with the most comfort and full support as possible to help them succeed in their academic goals.
I think this is a good tool with basics explanations and understanding of different types of communications and how can we improve our connection with people
I have learned that it is important for an instructor to make sure that they are well prepared to teach the course so that they can give their students the confidence and comfort that they will have adequate support from their instructor.
It is important for the instructor to be familiar with all the course content and where/ how to access all of it.
Make sure that you have a full understanding of the online platform that will be used to be able to successfully host the class.
In order for online students to be successful, the online instructors need to have a complete understanding of the format of the online format they will be using. They can do this by familiarizing themselves with the online platform before classes begin.
Students learn in different ways and instructors need to be supportive and have good communication with online students.
Although I consider myself proficient in different CMS, the support of the technical support team is always crucial for me. Also, I am learning that familiarity with the institution's strategies and methodology is vital.
I found it interesting how much body language has a play in communication. It was also interesting as to the additional step of thinking about potential hidden consequences of your message.
I learned that the CMS--course management system, like the ones I use, Moodleroom and Schoology, are very multidimensional. Students and Teachers alike need to familiarize themselves with the role of Learning Support. What can I do to make sure my students can effectively navigate through the lessons, comply with deadlines, and complete assignments in chronological order. Poorly designed programs are no more than 'click-click-click' through the information, but well-designed programs have various ways of engaging the learner. The teacher as 'learning support' has an important role to play, not in just delivering information, but supporting access, and providing timely assessment.
Peer to Peer interaction is the best way to see if ideas are share or they differ and if they do it is a safe environment to be professional yet get your opinion across. It will prepare students for college and a career.
It is important to become familiar with the LMS, as well as the content/requirements/assignments posted throughout the course. Although instructors will teach lessons differently, each class and instructor is working towards a common goal. It is important to know how to navigate the LMS in order to be able to answer questions that students might have.
With e-learning, the instructor needs to make sure that he/she can't cover everything, and students need to understand their responsibilities well from the beginning of the course not to rely on heavily on the instructor.
I have learned to consider the method of communication and adjust my delivery of information accordingly.
