I have learned how to create a student- teacher relationship and establish an open and positive learning environment. I think it is a great way to establish my presence by letting the students know my credentials, but also let them know about some things related to career, hobbies and how it makes a difference in the lives of others. It can go a long way to help the students.
I will encourage students to provide their short biography on day 1 of the course. After 1st day I will send a welcome email to each student. I will provide my short biography as well.
Providing students with your background and a small list of hobbies can help build a confident instructor/student relationship. Setting your expectations is very important for the student.
This aspect of the learning was very new to me. I came away with having a discussion section just for general questions, as well as, creating a bibliography for myself and students to get each other.
Projecting your presence as an online instructor is very important. While taking online classes, I felt more motivated and confident when my instructor maintained adequate communication with the class. Sometimes, students just need reassurance from the instructor; the reassurance promotes active participation from the students and confidence in submitting assignments.
It is important to interact with your students on personal and professional level. ALso what is expected of each Mod. and what is not allowed, restate school policies on netiquet.
i like the idea about posting a bio about myself and having my students do the same thing
I learned the importance of projecting a good presence in the class, maintaining authority and establising a relationship with learners.
I have learned that it is important to get to know all your students and your students get to know other classmates online.
Know the material before trying to delivery a class.
In the absence of the face-face interaction, it's important to make the students that they are cared for and that I am aware of what they do and their goals. The short bio about everyone, including the instructor, is very helpful.
I liked the section about posting your biography and commenting personally on the students' biographies as a way to begin building trust with each learner.
In this section I have learned that communication with the adult learner is very important and key to there learning experience. The instructor is the most important figure in the learning process for the adult learner.
I've learned the importance of reaching out to each student within the first week of class to make a connection with them.
The importance of letting students "see" educator qualifications; the use of biographies of both faculty & students alike to drive relational interactions.
I loved the biography part. I have been hesitant to list or share all my credentials, etc. in fear of being too boastful. But now I see that it validates my presence in the online learning environment.
Interact with your online students as much as possible
Importance of having one to one relationships with students and supporting them.
I have learned that communication is important between students and instructors. Also posting our biography will make our students know about our accomplishment and who is teaching them.
Iv learned that its important to get to get to know the students and for the students to get to know the instructor in order to create comfort and respect in an online learning environment.
