Get Your Students Hired
Each student learns differently. Therefore, it is important to lay out the course, give frequent reminders of what is due and when, praise those that have completed the work in a timely fashion, gently remind those who are late, ask if they need further assistance or clarification of the course material.
Comment on Tonya Cornelius's post: This is really what I focused on as well, when I went through this section.
The importance of what goals motivate students individually such as intrinsic and extrinsic and how we address those individual needs in the online course. Those whose grades are more important (extrinsic) and those who are more concerned with individual accomplishment (intrinsic) should be encouraged based on those individual preferences.
Setting the stage for the online environment is necessary. Both the student and the teacher should assess the requirements for a successful online learning experience. An initial survey is a great way to identify any potential challenges that may present themselves during the course in an effort to make any changes needed.
I learned that online instructors are able to help students with learning disabilities.
Instructors who want to be efficient and thus proactive instead of reactive have to understand that constant monitoring of the class along with a solid survey of both students and teacher prior to class is a major step in assessing the basis on which the syllabus will be built to tailor the class
I've learned the on-line class take time to prepare and have a flexible agenda. This is needed to meet any challenges the class or individual learner may have. Now I can keep the class on course and on track.
Hello all,
As an online and Hybrid Instructor, I have learned a great deal of time management and flexibility for all.
Encouraging students to have mentors and understand how they can be successful is very important.
Self-analysis for both students and instructors + understanding motivation as a criterion for success as aspects of course design & online readiness.
If students do not self-identify, it is difficult to know whether a learning disability exists. In past, I've always checked with the dean/director of education if a student has mentioned that they have a learning disability but has not self-identified to the powers that be. Their needs are important, but the disability needs to verified to ensure that the student is not "gaming the system."
Students with special accommodations should be made in the forward front of the course.
Students with special accommodations should be made in the forward front of the course.
I have learned to review the course material by going through the class session myself first to better help the student be prepared for what to expect.
I like the idea of getting students to share their strengths and weaknesses and finding strategies to help them use their strengths and improve their weaknesses.
I've learned that not only should I assess the students online capability I should assess my own online capabilities, and will do so in future classes.