Comment on Christena Meier's post: Comment on Patricia Weaver's post: I very much agree. I am not the most tech savvy. I will do my best to give out the most useful information to the students.
Staying current an relevant is key. Technology and online platforms are flawed. Stay prepared, ready and calm.
I learned that course support infrastructure includes instructional supports and technical support.
To improve course implementation and absorbtion into the learning culture.
will learn the CMS ...
I understand, it takes practice to master it. Extremely important to our students, as it is a main tool to check on their progress, ( easier to see where to complement .. and what subject to help with)
Make sure your technology is updated and running efficiently.
online teaching posts many challenges but organization is a key. Knowing well your course content is very important.
Both learner and technical support are paramount for online courses. The instructor should be familiar with the entire online course before the class begins.
Structural integrity, navigational simplicity, intellectual interaction, active learner-centered learning must all be in place to ensure an effective, online course is made for students to succeed.
It is important that students have access to course material that was showed from day one, so they can review modules and be able to answer questions.
As an online facilitator, it's very important to become knowledgeable about the different avenues of online teaching so that our students become confident in their learning abilities and can successfully navigate through their online courses.
learning on line may require the correct technical experience to be successful ,students may get frustrated, its important to know the application process as an e-instructor in order to assist with student difficulties.
It is very important for the instructor to know the course delivery techniques and strategies to be an effective online instructor.
As an online instructor it is crucial to have a full understanding of the online platform in order to navigate the CMS.
Many online learners need tech support more often than learning support. It is important for an online instructor to learn how to provide both.
To prepare for students, ensure you have a clear understanding of your responsibilities and knowledge of the infrastructure.
I learned there is different methods of communication and identifying the most common forms of communication to help a student succeed.
Delivery and expectations are imperative with online courses.
Understanding CMS will be beneficial with student success. Having structure is important for students to learn online as well.
It's important to be aware of how the CMS works and how to maneuver throughout. We also should realize that we all teach differently and finding our own technique which complements the scope of the course will add to the student's experience and success.
