Having student be very aware of class expectations from the beginning is very important. It seems that the course should be almost complete before the beginning of the course so that the teacher is able to spend more time quickly responding to discussions and providing feedback from assignments. As a beginning teacher, I’ve always had a difficult time creating lecture, assignments, and labs, while also providing quick feedback. Having almost all (or all) course content ready on day one would be necessary for me, so that I would not fall behind with correspondence with students.
I learned there is no right or wrong way to reah online, but its important to hage effective learning. Instructors need to modify their teaching styles. Online instructors wear many 'hats' but the best instructors need to have great communicate skills.
The most important takeaway for me is the imporatance of prompt, informative feedback. This helps the instructor to better facilitate and guide students through the course.
Feedback is the most important aspect of the facilitator role. It is important, though, for all facilitators to assess all aspects of their teaching to increase student engagement.
It is important to review on studes sommunications and make sure you are grading their matierail within a reasonable time. I reallay believe responding to students within a reasonable time is so imprtant they are looking for your positive or constructive feedback just as they have used to in the live classroom. I let my students know that I will respond to thier emails within 24 hours, that I grade on the weekend. This way they can look for those grade come Monday morning
As instructors, we wear many hats. Take each role seriously and work with your students. Listen to the students feedback and use it to improve your course.
As presented the most inportant thing is to engage the student to fully participate in the course activivities and discusions
It is important to really get to know your students. This way yu can figure out which teachimg methods to use. If you have a group of highly motivated students, let them engage often and even give them leadership roles so that they can actually own the class. You also need to be willing to have individual sessions with each student and check on them. Take mental notes of students that appear to be as engaged as others. Do not just forge ahead. Your job is to be in a constant state of evalustaion and looking how you can improve the qualitiy of the class.
It's important to develop a good partnership, use the interactive syllabus to communicate my expectations, and to provide prompt and precise feedback.
With each new group of learner's I see developing the connections and providing feedback as fluid processes.
It's important to keep the online class organized so the expectations are more apparent.
I have gathered that it is very inportant that students understand what is expected. As an instuctor we need to communicate that with them so they are not lost .
Teachers wear many hats or shoes while teaching online. I had never considered all of the roles until studying this material. I also realized agaain the significance of feedback and reflections. Students need timely feedback and teachers need to reflect on that information to make changes where necessary. Good communication is vital to successful online learning. Student motivation and engagement are also important to a successful outcome.
I learned the 3 basic approaches when it comes to on-line teaching, and the most important thing when doing on-line classes is making sure that you understand how to facilitate corretly and that you make everything plain site so the students can undersatnd.
It is important to review the course not only by student assignments and grades but also by content and how successful was the facilitation of student learning and what the institution can do to make improvements in both teaching and learning.
Teachers should create an engaging community that motivate students and encourage participation.
Add and use feedback to help evaluate course material. Are the students able to understand the subject matter?
It will be important for me to establish clear guidelines for my expectations in communications. I will need to be specific in how I want to students to submit their questions, comments and answers. Having a FAQ section may be helpful for all.
It is important to engage students and provide feedback as soon as possible.
In this module I learned that the most important thing in the online teaching process is to keep the student captivated with the course and to maximize my work I have set out to refine my techniques and apply others suggested in this reading.
