It is vital when teaching an online course to manage communication so it will not frustrate or alienate the students from you or vise versa. Developing clear standards of communication and holding students accountable for their communication under those standards is important. Having good teaching presence, social presence, and response time to students helps you be effective as an instructor.
Hello,
Some things I have learned is structured communication is key, use of technology, have clear expectations.
I am reminded about the importance of using S2C, S2I, and S2S communication to ensure students learn in dynamic and numerous ways.
Validation of the importance of in-class collaboration and discussions. I notice students are often annoyed at first that the class is set up for peer interaction. After weeks go by, they know what to expect, and most lean into it more.
