The instructor should review the course syllabus to determine workload issues. The syllabus' overview of learning activities, assignments
and due dates provides a good view of the timeline for the course and may be used to determine the timeline and schedule for the
instructor's work.
Having the ability to multi-task and remaining focused is one way to be a successful online instructor. Make sure to learn all facets of on line teaching to avoid burn out
I have come across every possible scenario when it comes it online learning. The most important thing I have learned is to handle things in a timely fashion. (ASAP) When it came to tech issues assistance was always there but when it came to content issues I had to learn as I went.
This presents very useful strategies for workload management for online instructors. Very impressive!
Time management is important in order to be successful. Good organization is essential in order to prevent being overwhelmed.
I learned that teaching onloine is like being a goog project manager.Online teachers need to have analysis and communication skills, be able to work in a team environment, be calm and have time management skills. These are the same skills required in project management.
Additionally I found the entire module on workload management strategies to be relevant for all teaching environment. Time is so precious to a teacher, there is none to waste. I always thought that teachers are like salespeople in this way: A salesperson work is never done, they can always do more. More prospecting, more presenttions, more customer support. Teachers work is never done, we can always work on improving our cirriculum, giving feedback, counseling students. Of course we can't work 24 hours a day, so workload management is essential.
Having routines and structure are so important, especially during working from home. I'm learning that the hard way -as home and school bleed into each other moreso than ever.
Workload management if used properly will give time for important revisions from information gathered from feedback.
Managing workload is important to success. I like the FAQ discussion board and the use of FATQ too.
time management schedule helps online instructors help set goals, stay on task so you can achieve your goals.
Time management skills are key when facilitating an online course. Often times, online instructors have other responsibilities as well. I like the idea of turning off the chime for emails to keep from getting distracted.
Time is a limited resource and online teachers must be organized and structured with their time to become an effective online teacher. Time management includes planning time for email, planning time for conferences and knowing how to use time wisely. Technology is a big part of online learning. Being able to help your students with technology and knowing technology well enough to be an effective online teacher is all part of time managment as an online teacher.
Organization is a key to online classes. The clearer the structure of the class the less students will be confused and the less the teacher is going to have to deal with questions and workarounds on the backend.
The workload for a manager is heavy so staying focused, setting priorities and remaining on task i key.
I love the idea of lookng at other aspects of online teaching. t's not just delivering instruction, that's jut a small part of the work. I love that the class fouses on time mangment and that time doesn't necessarilty translate across mediums. We have to manage that translation or you will get overwhelmed. I especailly appreciated the last section of support for Instructors and making sure that Professional Development is a priority.
Work and time management skills are essential to a successful class. You do not have to reinvent the wheel either, there may already be systems in place to benefit you. Things such as FAQ sections can assist in technology issues without too much effort
That workload management pertains to organizational skills and I need to be well organized and prepared to reduce my workload.
Time management is an important thing for an online teacher to be able to accomplish.
Staying calm is an important element to workload management in an online course. There are administrative supports such as tech support which can make online course development easier. There are many aspects to consider in online course development. TUrn off the chimes from email and think about working during your best time to work effectively.
Organization ia key factor when managing time while teaching an online course. If a teacher wants to be effective with all aspects of online teaching.
