Mercedes Cortes

Incorporating several approaches into the online learning environment will allow students to thrive. making sure everyone can use the online tools, that students feel a part of the process, and the teacher is always monitoring usage of time and student participation. All of these are a recipe for success.

Technology skills must be evaluated if the teacher is to be successful. Students who cannot use the technology provided, will fall behind an struggle. The struggle may be confused with "lack of knowledge", which would not be the case. It is important to have a "student centered" mindset to ensure students feel part of the learning process.

It is important to teach students how to manage their time and develop a supporting online learning environment.

As a professor one must take into account the depth of the reading material and how long it will take the average student to synthesize the information presented. It is good to prepare the lessons in chunks, assuring the workload is "just right", and not "too little" or "too much".

Considering the student needs while developing the course is important. It is also important to evaluate the content each student must master, When structuring a course, using these two will help students learn more effectively.

Making sure student feedback is read and understood. In this way, the course may always be effective for the students who are taking the course.

Understanding your audience and the tools you will use will help in deciding if synchronous versus asynchronous is the best for your class.

In this module, I have learned that it is important to select the appropriate online tools. Investigating them and ensuring that it serves the purpose of the lessons and the learner.

This section addresses the inevitable: procrastination. Understanding the different types of student learners will help an online teacher navigate these occurrences and properly handle these situations.