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Topic
A1: The Online Journey Begins
Introduction
Online education is the beginning of a new
paradigm for learning and teaching. As a faculty member just starting
out online, you will need to consider your teaching style and explore
how you can develop and facilitate an effective online course. This
topic will help you get started.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of Topic A1, you
will:
- identify at least six characteristics of an effective
instructor,
- identify the Seven Principles of Good Practice,
- complete an online assessment to identify your
preferred teaching style.
Content
An instructor's online journey begins
with self-evaluation and exploration of his/her readiness and preparedness
to teach in an online environment. Topic A1 focuses on the characteristics
of an effective online instructor and the principles of good practice
in traditional and online classrooms. Participants will have an opportunity
to assess their preferred teaching styles and will then explore ways
to effectively include these teaching methods and principles of good
practice in a cyber-classroom.
Learning
Activity I |
Assume you're a student about to take
your first online course. You're excited about becoming a member
of the cyber-classroom, and wonder how your instructor will facilitate
the 'classroom' experience. As an online student, what are you looking
for in your professor? Describe the characteristics of an effective
online instructor and post your response to the forum entitled "My
Expectations." While on the Forums page, see how your characteristics
compare with those of other faculty taking this online training.
Now, let's see how your list compares to the research. |
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