providing a professional biography for the instructor can help project authority. Ask for a biography from students as a first assignment.
This module helped me understand the importance of maintaining presence in the online classroom.
It is important to establish authority within the online platform to make sure the platform is used for class/topic purposes. We should also establish or presence for support throughout the course and the student's success.
This module has deepened my understanding of being completely present in my online course. One of the key takeaways for me was the importance of really getting to know each student, and how it can positively impact both student engagement and learning outcomes. I intend to apply this by incorporating more active learning strategies, utilizing formative assessments, and employing inclusive language and materials. I also plan to share these insights with my colleagues during our next department meeting to encourage broader implementation. Learning from my peers' experiences and perspectives has also been incredibly valuable.
I look forward to continuing these conversations and refining my approach based on what others have found effective.
I learned that effective online learning depends on engagement, quality resources, and instructor support. I intend to apply this by staying active, using resources wisely, and seeking guidance when needed.
In this module, I learned how to project my presence and authority online, engage students in discussions, provide timely feedback, and build strong relationships. I plan to apply these strategies to create an interactive and supportive virtual classroom.
Getting to know the students in an online course is key to designing more effective and meaningful learning experiences. Understanding their profiles, needs, learning styles, expectations, and prior knowledge allows us to adapt content, activities, and teaching strategies to maintain their motivation and facilitate active participation. Furthermore, this knowledge helps create a more personal and human environment where students feel valued and supported, which increases their engagement and improves the results of the learning process.
There are multiple tools to use in your CMS and classes. From creating impact through audio, visual and text. Not only that, build still building a space that is not only safe - structured, understanding roles and background and using coaching conversations vs discipline.
I learned the importance of setting synchronous and asynchronous hours, as well as encouraging group study among students who live in the same area.
I learned that presence is shaped by more than just the words we say. The way we use tone, body language, and eye contanct can make a big difference in how students respond and stay engaged. I plan to apply this by being mindful of how I communicate, speaking with confidence, and making sure students feel included and connected during class.
It is important to become an effective online instructor and a good listener to students' feedback.
I learned how to be an effective professor in an online environment.
I learned how it is important to be an effective instructor when it comes to online teaching
It's very important to build a repour with each student. Provide my background to help them feel comfortable with my skills and knowledge.
It's important to build relationship with students so they can feel like they can engage more with the instructor.
I learned it is important to build relationships with the students through sharing a bio of myself and having students also share
I learned that communication starts with being relateable to the student. When you share interests with your students, you can establish yourself as an expert in the subject that you’re teaching, making it easier to engage with them in the subject. Another thing that that I learned is that encouraging the students to engage with each other if they live within close proximity of another opens up a class discussion and promotes further engagement with the curriculum.
I learned that your students getting to know a bit about you will make them feel more comfortable. It’s helps with your rapport and can also benefit the classroom and discussions. It’s helps with also learned that it can make them feel comfortable to see that you have knowledge of the information you’re teaching to them because of your credentials.
Distance learning insturctors need to actively follow up with students daily to ensure they are succesful in class.
Distance learning instructors have to provide support for the students.
