The world of online learning is growing rapidly. Most of the courses offered and more students are enrolled per semester. And while the lessons do an online course can be sitting at a computer in my pajamas, with an effective online teacher requires much practice and preparation are. Of course, online learning is the person with the participation of students in the face. Nothing can understand the place of seeing a student smile finally, a complicated concept. If done correctly, online education more rewarding than teaching on campus.
A good lesson is a lot of features and capabilities of effective distance education in several main points:
Clear your expectations.
Because students are not sitting in front of you is very important, no question. Since you can’t see the students sitting, you can’t see with amazement as he nodded in agreement.
How to tell if you are so clear?
- Ask the students.
- Carefully evaluate the quality of work, and how close the final product complies with the regulations.
- With a partner to test your material before the course.
If a student evaluation distributed at the end of the semester, use the feedback to improve courses and teaching methods - but know that now they can’t help students learn what they want to learn!
You must communicate frequently
Most students expect you to sit at a computer/laptop each time you send an e-mail question. Of course, it is neither practical nor reasonable. Therefore, it is a good idea to give students a time frame in which the answer, usually with 24-48 hours. And it's not just enough to communicate frequently. You must communicate effectively.
Although some students (especially new online students) you will be asked to "hold your hand" every step if you already have a clear written instructions, guidance head. Please note that most students are not questions that bother you - usually just want to make sure they do what you want done. How to talk to? even if you're wondering which you move your head.
If you have the same issues is often a good idea to keep the questions - and answers - "frequently asked questions" section to create.
They have your personality shine through
If students want to read the book, do not read it. Thus, if learning online is that you say "easy way" by simply sending a few readings and students the following questions:
- Add some personality, work and communication (but be careful when using humor to convey how difficult it is to be in line).
- Give examples from real life, what has become known from the theme of "expert"
- Create interesting and interactive exercises, students actually learn the material.
Good teaching, like any good, it requires practice. If you have an interesting experience, that online teachers know that students want to create!
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