In a E-learning environment, learning support must come from the online instructor and technical support as well. E- learners are more secure and comfortable knowing that they have the support of their instructor to make their learning experience successful. Readily available technical help is extremely helpful in any e-learning environment.
Being able to navigate the course properly and having an understanding of how online platforms work is going to ensure you are better able to help you students.
It is interesting to learn the structure of an online class is most important
Familiarize yourself with the technical support offered. Always ask the questions on the How, when and why?
Have to learn to make adjustments to understanding online platform. practice before you utalize online tools
I've learned that a Course Management System delivers for students and what it also provides for instructors. Becoming familiar with course structures and each instructor may present information differently. Reviewing and fully comprehend your roles and responsibilities as an online instructor is important. Technical support is crucial to the success of any e-learning course. Instructors need to familiarize themselves with the delivery techniques and strategies that work best for them.
From my experience, that coincides with this information, the most important thing is having all parts of the course completely ready before the course begins. Faculty must know how to use any and all plug in applications that take students out of canvas & into a different application. Know how to manipulate due dates within those applications so they match the LMS system, ect is extremely important to cut down on student frustrations.
I've learned that there is still I have to learn in order to effectively teach, that includes using online tools which can aid in not only presenting content to the students but also aid in organizing the information.
As an instructor I need to understand the course delivery process. Understand the CMS, go through the courses and modules in order to be able to guide students and answer their questions.
This section (Course Delivery) has informed me of a lot of great tips and tools. Knowing the content is important. Equally as important is knowing where your resources can be found and how things within the system work.
These are helpful reminders of everything I need to know and understand to be a good online teacher, but more importantly, what I can do to facilitate the learning process for my students.
I learned that it is imperative to know how to navigate your course as to provide guidance to your students.
Be prepared for your course and ready to answer the relative question that come with any course material.
I love all the modalities of support not only for the faculty but for the students as well. Canvas and ACC really want to support their staff and students every way they can.
So far in this course, I have learned that students learn better when the lessons are highly interactive, which promotes better learning. I will apply this to every day by drawing pictures on the board in addittion to explaining the topic.
I've that it is imperative that students are equipped with the tools to be successful in the online platform. They need to have the course outlined in a way that is easy to follow. Students should have learning support with feedback and technical support.
Your turn around time with assignments and grades should be in a timely manner. Also students should have examples of the assignments given because everyone learns different some need to see it.
I will apply a few things that I have not been consistent with such as making sure that every student has the right hard and software components to be online.
As a lab instructor I honestly never realized how much online communication/tracker I actually do.
An online learning environment must be structured well for the student to learn in a comfortable setting.
I learned that I would need the knowledge and understanding of the online course and systems to better assist the students when situations occu.
Familiarize yourself with the course delivery techniques and strategies.
