As instructors thinks about personality traits which may make them more successful. However on an online enviroment, without interpersonal meetings, in an asynchronist enviroment, this is a totally useless module. It says several things should be considered. The following are most important. A successful instructor
- respects students; (Hard to gain online)
- creates a sense of community; (Provided students take the time to participate)
- is warm and caring; (Hard to have without personal contact)
- is accessible;
- is enthusiastic;
- sets high expectations;
- has a love of learning;
- is a leader;
- can “shift-gears”;
- collaborates with colleagues; and
- maintains professionalism.
Successful instructors incorporate personality characteristics into various aspects of their teaching to create a welcoming and respectful learning environment for all students. Instructors must listen to students’ ideas and value what they can bring to the classroom. Students will then feel they are learning in a safe environment and begin to express their own feelings/beliefs while they learn to respect and listen to others.
Still not sure how this happens on an online situation.
