What I’ve learnt: our active presence becomes an essential component of effective teaching, particularly in relation to complex subjects like mine (blockchain and digital currency). This is the reason why:
Increasing Student Engagement: Students are more likely to feel interested and involved in the course when we actively participate in it. Our presence has the power to turn a static online experience into a dynamic educational journey.
Developing Relationships: Consistent and significant communication with students facilitates the development of closer bonds. This promotes transparency and trust in the virtual classroom in addition to helping with academic advising.
Building Community: Students are more likely to engage with each other and the material when there is a strong instructor presence, which promotes collaborative learning and a sense of community.
Maintaining Course Value: Our active participation raises the course's perceived worth and legitimacy. Students frequently confuse course quality with instructor involvement.
Finding and Fixing Problems: Being present enables us to quickly find and fix any problems, whether they have to do with the subject matter of the course or concerns raised by the students.
Encouraging Persistence and Accountability: Our involvement can inspire students to stick with their learning objectives, particularly in an online environment where self-control is essential.
