Using various technolgies in an online class setting allows the teacher to use differentiation instruction to accommodate the needs of all students.
I do not have to fear technology, or feel ineffective if I choose to not use all aspects of an online teaching tool. All that the tool has to offer may not be what my particular learning environment or student pool need at the time.
Finding the right balance of technology, from the instructor's use, the student needs and accessibility, and the purpose of said technology is key to putting together the best program with positive outcomes.
I learned the importance of tayloring the teaching tool with the teaching style while keeping in mind the intended fuction of the tool relative to the desired outcomes.
I learned that different technology can assist your delivery of content in an onine class.
It is important to assess the technology that you are considering using to ensure that it is appopriate for what the stuents are learning, how you plan to deliver the material, and whether or not it fits your teaching style. This will ensure that learning is at the highest capacity.
My most important take-away was to assess for both instructor and students, whether teaching styles and tech tools are working for both parties (not just teaching/learning, but also reaching outcomes), and if not (or are sub-optimal), then it's time to investigate/evaluate other options.
Finding what works and integrating it with current technology is key. Teaching is an organic function that must adapt to needs. If something works, keep it. If something doesn't work, find out why and make changes.
I learned that, while there are many technologically sound tools available for online teaching, it's best to evaluate each tool and use only the tools that best fit the specific needs of the class I am teaching, as well as those that best align with my teaching style.
I learned that, while there are many technologically sound tools available for online teaching, it's best to evaluate each tool and use only the tools that best fit the specific needs of the class I am teaching, as well as those that best align with my teaching style.
I learned that the most Virtual Classroom is the most interactive learning environment for the students
Knowing your learning style is important as is researching and knowing available technology in order to select the correct tool for student learning and engagement.
There are many different technology tools available for an instructor to use. It is important to match the tool with your teaching style in order to create a "good fit" for both students and instructors. It is important to not only reflect om and identify your style but to be very familiar with various tools that will fit, do not settle for just looking at one, choose to look at a variety of tools available.
From this lesson, I have learned that I need to ask specific questions to make sure that the student is getting all the help he/she needs. Plus, by asking the student what should I stop doing, what should I start doing, what should I continue doing, will help the student become a better learner. This will also help me self evaluate on what I need to do to become a better instructor.
I found the comment about the different teaching styles to be particularly interesting. I have never really reflected on my teaching style as I teach a large number of courses and tend to adapt my style to the needs of the class. Thinking about this carefully, however, may enable me to come up with a solution and set of tools that best leverage my strengths AND the need of the class.
I learned that instructors and faculty must not only seek to find the best technology tools for their courses, but first reflect upon their own teaching styles on how their content is currently delivered when deciding on effective technology tools.
It's very important to know and understand the outcomes you want the students to attain in a course (or individual lecture/lab) and chose tools that will help support you. This, in turn, creates a more engaging classroom.
There are many online tools available, I need to research them and find ones that work for me.
Technology allows opportunity to reach all students with various learning stlyes.
Matching teaching tools to teaching styles can streamline output of content.
