Justice Osei-Tutu

I learned that online student competencies include self-management, time management, and effective studying guide which could help students respond better to challenges. 

I learned that helping profession approach involves physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological growth. When students are provided with encouragement, and offering guidance it will help them achieve their learning and career goals. 

I learned that the attention span of adults is 15 to 18 minutes. Which is good to know because I can structure my lectures with mini breaks for student to refresh their thinking and focus on topic. 

I intend to create an environment that the students will have a sense of belonging, a sense of comfort about their ability to succeed in the course. I believe that such support system will help most students to continue progress toward their career goals.  

I learned that by having a checklist you will feel comfortable that you have covered all of the critical items for that day. 

I learned that to stay current with the training needs of my field, I need to go to the work sites and talk with people currently in the field. Seek input from members of my advisory committee to make sure my content is appropriate and relevant. 

I have learned that professional competence is based on my ability to organize and deliver instructional content. 

I intend to motivate my students by helping them to see the progress they are making toward their goal. 

I learned that the most highly ranked form of information you will receive from e-learner is E-mail messages. 

I intend to use the idea of letting My students allot time for socializing at the beginning of the synchronous discussion. 

I learned that in order for an instructor to learn about his/her students, students should be encouraged to post a short biography of themselves to be shared with everyone.