I learned a few new techniques to present myself in an online environment. I even got to wondering about the placement of my webcam and how that might affect the learners perception of myself.
I am encouraged to post a bio of myself and have students do the same for their first assignment to build the leaning community within the online environement.
By using personal experiences when connecting with students, it builds the students trust and confidence in their instructor.
personalizing your students experience and troubleshooting their particular issues as they come is essential to a positive online learning environment. Unlike previous courses before online, students experience a different set of obstacles then on ground students previously
I learned that although students may be distance or e-learning it is vital to form relationships between instructors and their students because it can enhance engagement and participation.
I learned that it is very important to form a relationship with your students and be down to earth along with approachable. They need to understand that you are there to assist them with being successful.
A biography will help the student feel connected to the e-learning community. In my biography, I should post my credentials, hobbies, interests, and achievements.
I learned that it is not only for the student to learn about me, but it is also important to learn about the student. This will allow for a better understanding of each students goals, challenges and aspirations.
Even though its E-learning instructors should treat it as in person and introduce themselves. Develop trust and report.
Because of this unit, I learned to 1) send a welcome message at the end of day 1 of a class, and 2) send a personalized email to every learner with a reminder about office hours!
I learned the importance of instructor's presence and how to project it via different means. "Knowing" who are students are and where they are coming from is a great first step.
Instructor presence is important in an online classroom. Instructors should include a biography page.
To me, the most important factor is to emphasize availability to respond to student needs. They care less about what degrees I have than what I can do to relate to them and their future careers.
I've adapted my approach to accommodate different learning styles, enhancing the learning experience.
It is important to project authority but also approachability for your students. Providing a robust welcome message and introduction as well as responding to each student individually at the outset of the course helps to develop a relationship with individual students. Be sure to acknowledge special learning needs.
An introduction thread is important for students, and an introduction post (expertise, hobbies) is important for instructors
I have learned that providing information about myself and making myself available to my students will make them feel more comfortable with me as an instructor. I always respond back to my students within a very reasonable period of time so that they know how important their emails are to me.
This section has valuable insights on how to create relationships with students online so they feel your presence as an instructor. I do my best to connect with students, but I could do a better job at sending out reminders. I do feel through the use of video messaging, and quick, detailed responses, my students know I genuinely care about their success.
I plan to post a brief biography about myself for the first day. I want to show the students who I am professionally.
I learned the importance to the students learning experience by becoming personal, getting to know them and being available.
