Get Your Students Hired
Online Instructors need to work just as hard as a student to keep them motivated and successful
What I learned about preparing students for on-line learning is not just reviewing course material but enlighten the student on how much time, dedication, and time they will need to give their course. What type of learner are they and how organized are they with their life.
As an online instructor it is important to assess our strengths and weaknesses as well as having the students identify theirs. It is also important to communicate with students how time management can be facilitated - for example by making a study schedule.
Teaching online takes a great deal of planning. Time management for both the teacher and student are important.
I found the 80/20 rule interesting and thought provoking. Procrastination can be a huge barrier with both students and teachers, so learning how to be a great time manager is important. Being self aware of personal weaknesses is also important and something that needs to become a regular priority in the online learning space.
I don't currently teach any online courses, but much of this content can also be applied to ground courses.
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".
Engagement and level of understanding are key for students to be successful. There are going to be challenges arise, but supporting your students in this environment can help them succeed.
F2F compared to online management of students requires the same if not more attention from you as an instructor. You must use both extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors and be consistent, be direct yet approachable. Time management is key as mentioned in the training.. For many, this may be the first time they have to multitask or utilize time management. This is opportunity for you to connect
It is important to be tech savvy to be an online instructor. I wholeheartedly agree that motivation and time management are the keys to successful online learning.
I especially like the idea of using an announcement video. My thought is to use this along with the written announcement, giving students an opportunity to read or listen.
I really like the idea of giving students a self-assessment for how they feel about taking an online class. For some students, it may be their first online class and giving them the time reflect on how it is a different experience than in person can be very formative in their success or failure in the course moving forward.
It's important to realize and remember that each student learns differently, and each will need to utilize time management and motivational skills.
From this module, I learned that not everyone learns the same by a singular teaching method. Adapting to differences, modifying lectures and time given for assignment submission, and developing methods for specific students may all be helpful.
Students should look at time differently to know how to be efficient with time management.
Online classes should follow a specific structure that meets students needs as well as fosters discussion and learning. This can be created by understanding where students are both comfort and technology wise at the beginning of a class. Scaling the class to the students' strengths and allowing them to build their weakness will give them more opportunities to be successful.
I like the idea of posting a video for the instructor's biography and for weekly directives.
Keeping grades UTD, making accommodations, building relationships with students, and time management (both ways) can help us lead the way for online learners because they are here to stay.
Preparing students for online learning requires learning the students individual learning style. Students that are introverts should be identified as to not loose this student in a class of extroverts.