I learn that having technology for our students makes the process of learning easier and more fun for them!
While teaching is so easy when in person because you can gauge the students by thir expressions. Knowing that there is an online wy of teaching, the tips given like the face to face with a web cam, but that the virtual class room where all the students can engage with the instructor/instructors to help better undersatnd the topic is a great way to bring that original in person teaching.
But, with online teching there can be problems like connection issues, speeds of the internet, power being out. These are some issues that could be solved by having something else in plce for that days disscussion (What works). The students engaged in the course have an attention span smaller that what they would have in a in class structure so keep it short and sweet so the students stay engaged.
I hope to explore what tools are being utilized by many of my students as well as colleagues. The goal is to find tools that are simple yet highly effective
In this module I have larned a better way to pick the tools and techknology that I use in the class to help my students larning experience flow smoother.
I have learned that using other forms of technology to make your initial point and to make sure that your students are getting all aspects of what you are teaching is important and can be done in so many ways. Being able to not only have a class view YouTube videos, but also to be able to have those videos or the link to them attached in a PowerPoint that you are also lecturing to them makes teaching and learning for a student a great learning tool.
i found this very interesting with all of the learning tools that are available for instructors to use. i am new to this online teaching arena and look forward to discovering different techniques to enhance my students learning!
Assess technology tools provides necessary feedback to know if you shoul change tool your using.
As always having the necessary tools to complete any task successfully is the goal for all educators and students. It is counterproductive to expect anyone to be successful with less than what is needed or when whatever that is provided is subpar. It is great that we see the necessity of balance in this our educational system!
Much of this information has served as a refresher. As an online instructor we understand the importance of the use of technology in our virtual classrooms. Much has happened in around the world in the past few weeks and being forced into isolation has been a challenge for many people. Knowing that we have technology to serve as a gateway to bridge this gap is great. I appreciate technology even more these days.
Being an older instructor, just the terminology being used is new to me. I am finding this helpful and will allow me to become familair with new methods to engage the younger students. I also like the suggestion of what to add, what to drop and what to continue.
There are many tools available and I need to figure out which ones work for me and my students.
This module reviewed different teaching tools and how they can be used multiple ways. The most interesting piece was learning about the teaching styles, and how to effectively adapt to online in all types of teaching styles.
Technology should be helpful for teaching and learning not hindering. Also, there are a multitude of tools that are available.
For success in teaching online, it is important to engage the learner/ student. How to engage the student likely will require multiple tools. Based on the specific task, assessment of the technology tools is critical. will video be sufficient or a combination of video and live interaction, or perhaps engaging the student with interactive blogs or wikis. Asking the student questions and or assigning the student a role in the delivery of the material within the scope of the technology tool chosen can be a very effective means of keeping the student engaged, and as well help in understanding which tools are best for the specified purpose.
I learned that although there are many technologies available for the instructor, not all are suitable to meet the needs of achieving course objectives. Also, that even if you have technologies that have several functions, it is not necessary to use evey function. The goal is to only use what technology that is most suitable to achive your objective and teaching style.
Understanding our own teaching styles and technology resources available. Matching instruction style with technology tools that provide useful functionality for both myself and the students will be key.
The many different ways we can educate students but also how to evaluate the different avenues used for effectiveness.
Trial and error sums up how to implement the proper learning tools for the given environment.
Threre are many more options than I thought
It is important to learn all the teaching methods to be an ideal teacher. It is good that others see your progress, learn from you and your learn from them. Lastly, create an evaluation criterion that allows students to evaluate you and in this way you can improve if necessary.
