How this will help: Identify the benefits to using open educational resources. Locate available open resources that can be used in a course. The basics The cost of textbooks and other learning materials can be a major barrier for students who cannot afford required or supplemental resources. Luckily, as the online world grows more vast, […]
How this will help: Identify asynchronous tools available to them for online instruction. Operate the most appropriate asynchronous tools for their courses. The basics The nature of online learning is for education to be accessible and flexible for learners across any distance. With the use of asynchronous tools, participants can connect with one another without […]
How this will help: Identify the communication tools you will most likely be using in your online course. Integrate best practices into your synchronous tools use. The basics Many faculty transitioning to online teaching are concerned with a disconnect between them and their students. With the help of synchronous tools, this issue can be mitigated […]
How this will help: Create a time management plan for their course facilitation. Set clear expectations for students to assist with time management. Identify places where teaching effort can be reduced. The basics Face-to-face classes have a certain rhythm. For example, you may be accustomed to a schedule that is similar to this: Sunday night, […]
How this will help: Differentiate between productive conflict from unproductive conflict in an online class. To recognize where conflict is building in the classroom. Find strategies to diffuse and redirect conflict to productive learning situations. The basics For many people, ‘conflict’ has a negative connotation. Though it is true that some types of conflict can […]
How this will help: Recognize the key differences between face to face and online teaching. Compare online teaching practices to personal teaching practices. The basics The first step in learning the differences between online and face-to-face teaching is understanding that one is not necessarily ‘better’ than the other. There are numerous aspects of traditional teaching […]
How this will help: Translate appropriate studio preparations to their own home or space. Recognize ways to strengthen telecommunication delivery. The basics Just as you would set up your face-to-face classroom prior to the start of each class, it is equally important to do the same for your online class. Appearance, sound, and visual aspects […]
How this will help: Integrate some tips and tricks for synchronous sessions. The basics Hosting a videoconference or live session can feel daunting at first. Even if you are completely comfortable in front of a class, having to be on camera feels different for some people. Before you start Have at least one test run […]
How this will help: Determine if an exam best aligns with the course learning goals. Make informed choices about Canvas Quiz settings. Structure your exam to be successful in an online setting. The basics You may be comfortable with giving exams or tests in your residential classroom, but what about now in your online class? […]