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The online instructor can use the existing course as a template for other courses which may be assigned in the future. This increases efficiency for the instructor.
Civility and Managing overall communication is essential to learning online.
Personalization helps to provide a face to discussions and enhances a sense of community. Online Rubrics are essential.
Expectations, guidelines, code of conduct, consequences must be communicated initially for effective communication in an online course. Immediate feedback is essential.
Developing guidelines and establishing a pattern of communication is essential for online teaching.
Teachers should not post personal information such as address and telephone number.
Successfully facilitating skills such as promoting student engagement, managing online discussions, and providing feedback helps to build relationships in an online course. It is important for me to eventually become the "guide on the side."
I will contine to establish a consistent pattern of teaching.
Components in an effective pattern of teaching include:
Technology tools assist in engaging students, the teaching process, and organizing the course and course content. I will use several technology tools to enhance teaching and learning. I will be embedding questions in voice-over PowerPoint.
No one tool will allow me to close the loop in evaluating and revising my course.
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