Cheryl Groenhoff

I am always amazed at just how much I learn from my students. My area of specialty id Nephrology Nursing. Therefore, when I have students in many disciplines within our profession, it intrigues me just how different yet similar our profession can be. Loved to hear your thoughts as well.

Cheryl

I have learned, it is essential to monitor the discussions especially in an online environment and make sure respect and civility is maintained. All disruptors need to be stopped immediately but can be handled in a constructive manner.

Cheryl

I have learned how to decide which technology to use to be more effective in communicating with my students. In addition, there are tools which are more effective in small groups vs large groups.

Cheryl

Student engagement is essential to the sucess of the student in acheuivibng learning outcomes. Instructors/facilitators need to be creative in engaging students.

Cheryl

I have learned it is very improtant to the learning process to provide timely constructive feedback. I have also learned how to assess if students are having difficulty with an assignment and may need additional clarification.

Cheryl

Communication is key. Setting course expectations promotes student success. It is also important to be organized no matter what type of classroom one is setting yp synchronous or asynchronus. 

Cheryl

Reply to Doreen Johnson's post:

Doreen,

I agree, matching your teaching style to the available tools are extremely important. I am very visual, therefore, I like to place graphics whenever possible. I also encourgae the students to do the same. I think it makes online teaching/learning more fun.

Cheryl

As with all types of teaching methodologies, it is important to do a needs assessment and determine thge appropriate tools to enhance both the Instructor/faciltator and student experiences. Both formative (during the course) and summative after the course are also impormative meassurement tools to improve the processes for both the instructor/facilitator as well.

Cheryl