A student is expecting someone they can depend on, someone who has experienced what they are about to work into the world. The instructor has to show the way, by how they project themselves professionally within the profession, confidently to show how it’s done in the real world and tactically to show how we problem solve with any challenges in the profession to show our students how they will work within the course and in the real world. A well rounded instructor will help students open up with any concerns they may have or challenges.
This course indicates that as an instructor you can show authority and credentials but at the same time build a rapport with the students and have them engage and learn while sharing professional experiences.
En este módulo, he aprendido la importancia de proyectar mi presencia como instructor en un entorno de aprendizaje en línea. Comprendí que no solo se trata de estar presente, sino de crear una conexión de apoyo y confianza con los estudiantes, utilizando herramientas como la participación en foros de discusión, la respuesta oportuna a consultas y la creación de un ambiente accesible y seguro. Además, aprendí que proyectar autoridad mediante una biografía bien estructurada y el uso de recursos multimedia ayuda a fortalecer mi rol como guía en el curso.
Aplicaré este conocimiento manteniendo una comunicación constante y accesible con los estudiantes, brindando retroalimentación constructiva y oportuna, y usando recordatorios y mensajes personalizados para fomentar un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo. También me aseguraré de estar disponible y atento a sus necesidades, especialmente en los momentos clave del curso.
Making your presence known by getting to know each student and their biography, emailing students you see falling behind. Overall ensuring them that you are there to support and teach because you are committed to their success
As an instructor it is important to know the student in order to influence and motivate them in their studies. Students must know about the career and professional experience of their teacher and vice versa. This will generate confidence and security in which we can support them.
I found the recommendations for establishing relationships with students interesting. In particular, the idea that students should make profiles and that these should be the first assignment. There always needs to be a better understanding of the students, their interests and needs.
Both the students learning about the teacher and the teacher learning about the student backgrounds are essential. I usually on my face to face teaching I always asked each student about his background to learn something about them. However, with online teaching I did not do it. I think it is a great idea to ask them to post a brief introduction about themselves to fill that gap.
be present with your students online and in the classroom for success.
It is important to have a strong online presence as well as on ground because it makes the students feel more supported in all environments.
An effective way to establish your presence is by sharing your credentials with students, along with highlighting meaningful contributions you've made in your career that positively impacted others. Doing so helps to personalize your role and makes you more relatable to students, building a sense of connection and approachability.
Explaining how and why you qualify as a professor/instructor is important to the students to understand and trust your direction.
Getting know your students individually is just as important in an online learning environment as an in-person one.
As normally the case with traditional teaching, an instructor must reach out to engage students in a virtual, online teaching environment. There are many ways in which an instructor can do that, including: conducting a round of presentations of the biography of all, marking the pace and rhythm of the course with regular reminders, writing directly to each students whenever there is a topic that could be of their interest and safe to discuss and promote online synchronous and asynchronous interactions on a determined online forum.
It's important for the instructor and students to post a bio. This will allow better communication in an online environment and provide a more productive learning environment.
I learned how important it is to post welcome videos and include some personal information as well as credentials, academic experience, and personal experience to help students be more engaged in the online classroom.
To help students be successful, we must meet them where they are (figuratively, not literally necessarily) by giving the support they need and allowing them to understand the knowledge and assistance they can receive from you. Be present!
Take the time to get to know your students.
Sharing our backgrounds, prior knowledge, and course objectives is crucial for fostering a collaborative learning environment. By presenting ourselves, we create an opportunity to exchange ideas and enhance our collective understanding.
The importance of actively projecting presence in e-learning environments through various methods like leading discussions, overseeing projects, and providing timely feedback. I intend to apply these strategies to create a supportive, engaging online learning community that fosters student success and builds strong instructor-student relationships.
