Online Persona | Origin: EL108
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Preparing Students to Become Good Online Learners --> Online Persona
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Gather information from online to students to reinforce and to further help with online learning.
Structure, time management, and self-motivation are key factors on being a successful online instructor with higher potential to succeed.
Giving your students clear instructions on assignments, help them with time management, being able to be flexible and understand students work load.
I have to remember students are stretched out in different ways. Asking the right questions initially is extremely important so I know how to help my students.
As an instructor working with students that are learning online it is important build a rapport with your students to understand what they have going on in their personal lives to help guide them through the online programs. Assessing everyone's ability will allow each student to achieve their goals and gain the knowledge they need to apply what they have learned. Along with keeping them engaged to help with continue and finish the course.
I learned that online courses has to be realistic, knowing the learning style of each student to better create course objectives to motivate students. teaching time management and the use of technology is essential to online learning. knowing the needs of students especially special learners and accommodate them. create an open ended environment, where students can give feedbacks and also be creative. Online classes can be fun, it can also be boring.
I learned that as an online instructor, it is important to set your class up in a well organized manner and do the work for the first time you teach it. Then you can utilize it for subsequent classes. As an online instructor is is imperative to continually motivate students and inform them of a plan to be successful. The students should tailor time management on what works best for them.
Instructor need to prepare and work just as the student for the student to be successful.
Online Instructors need to work just as hard as a student to keep them motivated and successful
What I learned about preparing students for on-line learning is not just reviewing course material but enlighten the student on how much time, dedication, and time they will need to give their course. What type of learner are they and how organized are they with their life.
As an online instructor it is important to assess our strengths and weaknesses as well as having the students identify theirs. It is also important to communicate with students how time management can be facilitated - for example by making a study schedule.
Teaching online takes a great deal of planning. Time management for both the teacher and student are important.
I found the 80/20 rule interesting and thought provoking. Procrastination can be a huge barrier with both students and teachers, so learning how to be a great time manager is important. Being self aware of personal weaknesses is also important and something that needs to become a regular priority in the online learning space.
I don't currently teach any online courses, but much of this content can also be applied to ground courses.
As a professor one must take into account the depth of the reading material and how long it will take the average student to synthesize the information presented. It is good to prepare the lessons in chunks, assuring the workload is "just right", and not "too little" or "too much".
This is everything a person could want in an online class.
Engagement and level of understanding are key for students to be successful. There are going to be challenges arise, but supporting your students in this environment can help them succeed.
F2F compared to online management of students requires the same if not more attention from you as an instructor. You must use both extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors and be consistent, be direct yet approachable. Time management is key as mentioned in the training.. For many, this may be the first time they have to multitask or utilize time management. This is opportunity for you to connect
It is important to be tech savvy to be an online instructor. I wholeheartedly agree that motivation and time management are the keys to successful online learning.
