This module really highlighted for me how important it is to fully understand the structure and design of a course before jumping into teaching or facilitating. Even when the overall goals are the same, the way a course is organized, delivered, and assessed can look very different depending on the instructor and setup.
One of my biggest takeaways was the importance of taking time upfront to review all aspects of the course—such as how content is organized, how and when students access materials, assignment expectations, and how grading is structured. It made me realize how much these details impact not only my role, but also the student experience.
Moving forward, I plan to be more intentional about reviewing course components early on and mapping out important timelines, especially around assignments, feedback, and content access. I think this will help me stay more organized and better support students throughout the course, while also ensuring a smoother and more consistent learning experience.
The summary of the course content so far is a balance of being prepared and organized as well as providing opportunities to build relationships with students so they feel included and prioritized as well as cared for. I believe when a student feels cared about, they excel.
This module informed me of the importance of understanding the different components of the CMS. It also provided clear expectations of the instructor in relation to what the student will see/understand.
The Faculty must be ready to access CMS and learn the different aspect of the CMS to include: Weekly modules, attaendance, home where the syllabus is posted as well as policies and procedures as required. Also looke at discussion section, grading configuration, assignment, etc./
Need to be able to accommodate all learners.
It is important for the instructor to be familiar with all aspects of the online course prior to the start of the class.
It is important for the instructor to be familiar with the course content prior to the arrival of the class
To be a successful instructor I need to be familiar with my course content, and use a layout that is easy to navigate so students can find what the need.
Course Delivery taught me all the learning and technical support through the CMS system.
This course showed how to engage students and why the delivery is important.
I learned from this course that the delivery is just as important as the content and how information is delivered can affect student learning and/or comprehension on topics.
In order to be successful in teaching my course, the proper structure and layout of the course is what helps the students navigate through. The more that is clear to them, there will be less chance for students to become frustrated.
This part of the course has reminded me that is not enough to simply master the content; it is also necessary to know and master our institution's educational platform.
I like the idea of setting up a reminder or for work to be automatically posted on a certain day or time, so you do forget to do so.
Posting a summary of the discussion board questions after it closes is a new idea to me. I think this is a good way to make sure key points have been covered by the students.
Some things I learned in this module was to make sure to pay attention to the fine details and to set my online structure up to where it is easily accessible where I can keep it organized.
Key take aways include prioritizing social-emotional connection, setting clear communication and expectations.
Students prefer the Module format
Comment on Ben Austin's post: Totally agree with Austin, be visible, show your face and set clear hours to remain accessible for the students.
Key take aways include prioritizing social-emotional connection, setting clear communication and expectations.
