Distance learning/e-learning takes the subtle nuances of actual person-to-person interaction out of the learning process.
There is much to be learned about a student by actually observing subtle cues from body language that is not necessarily possible and limited to interpretation of facial expression.
That being said, the comfort and eustress provided by learning and being taught in the comfortable confines of one's own home (dependent upon the interaction and skill of the instructor) can very well be conducive to comprehension, engagement and academic success.
I learned how to help and keep the students engaged in the lesson from behind the computer and how to get to know your students from behind the screen.
l learned guidelines for online instructing.
Projecting your presence is critical so that students don't feel like they're lost in cyberspace without anyone to help them.
In E-Learning g, students are impressed with and respect online instructors, whenever an online instructor comes packaged with academic credentials, years of professional experience, and accomplishments. This complete package allows an online instructor to showcase authority.
Providing students with a little information about yourself and your expectations of them for the duration of your course can go a long way to making sure you students are comfortable and understanding of what is going to take place. Hearing about your students and getting a little of their own bio is pretty cool and can help you navigate working with that student in the future.
The importance of having an instructor's presence be known to their students so that they will feel more comfortable and secure knowing that instructor is supportive to their success. Also the importance of biographies from an instructor and student to help form an interactive relationship that is beneficial to the student feeling more comfortable and secure as well as respecting their instructor on a personal level.
Sharing my credentials, experience, and education is effective in projecting my presence to my class. sending personalized individual messages at the end of week one I found to be the most effective advice provided.
An online instructor can project themselves by academic credentials, experience, and engagement.
It was interesting to know how simple it is to project your presence online by having a good biography posted on you profile.
I have learnt how to make my presence known from a distance to students, also how to create a good and healthy teacher-student relationship.
Establishing a relationship of trust between instructors and students can help facilitate a productive learning environment. Students will respect an instructor who can manage their virtual classroom.
I realized that it is important to have students post a biography in the assignments for Day one.
I try to use all modalities of communication. Announcements I try to limit only one per a week (just to make it simply for students) and only put handouts and helpful tips for success. I send weekly remind messages to remind students of due dates of various assignments. And I comment on all students' discussion responses. Further, I try to respond to all emails, messages, inbox messages on canvas within 1-2 days.
I learned that students perform better in their academics when 1.) you are able to maintain your presence from a distance, 2.) you are able to maintain your authority from a distance, and 3.) you establish a relationship with each learner.
I've learned that it is important to have an open dialog with your students to get to know them. I do this already .
It's important for students to know a bit about their instructor, in order to better understand and stay engaged.
I enjoyed learning more about approaches for building a good relationship with learners, and injecting and maintaining confidence in them.
I learned that it is important for me to share with my students my background, credential education experiences.
I like the day one suggestion of having the student do a short bio on themselves to share and also one of myself.,
