I have learned that consistency is key to student learning. By keeping modules similarly organized, students will have less questions and technical errors.
F2F is very different from online learning. I liked the idea of having to lecture, videos, exercises throughtout the course so as to keep it interesting.
I plan to use the Stop, Start, Continue concept I learned in this course. What do students wish instructor would stop doing, start doing and continue doing? It is suggested that instructor obtain this feedback via anonymous blog but, once you know your students well, I believe this could take place in a somewhat public format.
Think about the four O's of course design. Origin, Organization, Orchestration and Outcomes assessment.
In this section the main takeaway was the four O's. Also, student engagement tips were very useful.
My main take-away is the need for order and consistency. Applying best practices of technical writing could be beneficial, especially testing your own instructions for clarity, unnecessary words, and consistency.
We must find ways to make sure our students are engaged since online instruction is different than F2F. Some may try to teach online in the way that they do in the classroom, this may not keep your class engaged. We have to find ways to reach our students, intially that may be with a welcome letter that provides them insight into you as an instructor. We have to catch they interest off the bat, just like in the classroom, but online provides us with a different set of circumstances that we must address.
You have to put in thought about how you conduct an online class as opposed to a face-to-face class. The delivery of materials will differ. Consistancy and accessibility will be key. Just like with lesson plans, reflection and adjustment are key to developing successful online classes.
every efort should be made to increase the interaction which will show the weakness parts
Engagement is achieved differently in Online courses as opposed to F2F courses & Student engagment is key. By utilizing the four "O"s (Origin, Organization, Orchestration, Outcomes Assessment) you stand a better chance of making an effective transition from F2F to On line. A key aspect of achieving this is matching adapted content with the appropriate technology to ensure optimum learning and interaction.
Make sure your goals and objectives of the class are projected to the students and parents.
When making decisions regarding class content, a variety of tools should be considered in order to meet the needs of the students.
When going from a f2f classroom to online the layout is very important. The ability to access information easily with a proper and consistent layout will help students manage the change with less stress.
We can't just use our standard in class lessons for online learning. We need to consider our students learning styles and what online strategies will work best for them. Then, we need to adjust our course framework to fit the virutal setting.
I have learned how important it is to have consistency in an online course. It enables a better learning environment.
Many classroom props and interactive activites will not be benificial in an online setting. Mush of these will need to be replaced with virtual activities or activites that can be replicated at home.
Organization and consistency is key. Remember the four O's of course design: Origin, Organization, Orchestration, and Outcomes assessment.
The on-line course content needs to be relevent to the unit, short & concise, supplemented with a mixture of interactive activities (games, exercises, hands-on activities) to keep the students engaged. I think one of my biggest challenges will be keeping students with various learning disabilities engaged & keeping them on-track to complete the modules as a class.
Use the four Os, Origin, Organization, Orchestration, and Outcomes assessment when considering how to convert a live course to a virtual one. Engagement is critical and can be provided by the social presence of the instructor, welcoming students to the course, communicating frequently, and sending a wrap-up message at the end of the course. Online learning units must support the learning objectives, get the student's attention early on, be easy to navigate, and include only one or two main points or concepts.
Being organized and taking the time to train and look at the resources that have been given to you to share with students. Of course, it is going to take time to get comfortable and get used to it. But setting time aside to learn if before the module starts is the best thing to do to be ready and prepared. That is what I do. I prepare and have the day ready a week before so in case I get stuck I have time to either find a solution or ask someone else.
