To make sure the student understands that there is support if they having difficulties with an online course.
I have learned that online classes are the new era of teaching and it can be very productive
I've learned to be personal but still stay on topic I will use this with each call/interaction with prospective students
I really enjoyed this module. I think it really explains well how important it is that online instructors like myself are able to easily navigate the online platform. This includes the modules, lessons, quizzes, and any other area that students are required to navigate.
I think in the future I will make sure to be more thorough in looking through all the course material.
Knowing all the components of the e-learning program is important as well as being organized and structured throughout the program. Being able to answer student questions and have a good understanding of the curriculum is a key factor as well.
It is amazzing the cherence among the curse itself and the content. The structure of the course, the resources, and the pace seem to have been checked more than once!
Finding the balance on the phone conversations to be more structured yet not sounding scripted.
Teaching online is a different challenge as it requires that we keep the attention of students who are not there! Keeping things simple while maintaining focus is the true challenge
Most everything I already knew, but this was a good reminder of things I can still perform for my students. We have a great teach support, so students are always covered.
It is extremely important to familiarize yourself with course content and the goals of the course and its start and end dates, know the manner in which the course is structured, and location of all course components. It is also important to know all assignments and their due dates, the primary assessment measurements, and the grading scheme.
Make it a priority to learn my students preferred learning and communication style to support their success. Also ensure to familiarize myself with the online system for teaching and grading with ease.
Making sure that I familiarize myself with the course delivery techniques and strategies for specific classes. I also think it is vital to have good and clear communication from the instructor to the students.
In order be better serve the stakeholders in the classroom, we must create solid and understandable online content that is easy to follow as well as informative.
So far, I have learnt that as an instructor, I should be able to provide both learning and technical support to students. Therefore, they should familiarize themselves with the CMS.
I learned that it's important to familiarize one's self to the course being taught. The course may not be in a subject of my specialization and expertise so it's important to anticipate possible queries and prepare to answer to enhance learning.
Additionally, understand how to use the CMS system of the organization for which I am employed to include different teaching strategies for engagement and comprehension.
In this module, I have learned the importance of understand the structure of the course. Understanding this information is imperative to how the content will be delivered, having a plan of execution for any assignments, homework, etc. for the students. Speaking of the students, it is important to know that not every student learns the same way, therefore, instructors must adapt the course content delivery to tailor different students' needs.
I learned and re-cap a lot of information. Due to being a seasoned Instructor you tend to forget some key tools that we have endured through the years of teaching, and Course delivery has put them in the forefront. I definitely want to be prepared; deciding what strategies will work for the module I will be teaching in. Make sure I have all the necessary tools needed for the module. This will make me less nervous on the day the module begin and to the end of each module.
To maximize efficiency as an instructor, you must also become readily familiar with the teaching software used.
I didn't know that body language is actually more powerfull than words.
