When I first began my textbook read of this module I didn't think that they was much of a difference between teaching and online class vs a brick and mortar classroom. As I read the textbook I have had a change of mindset. I believe there is pedagogy that is common to both but the definition of those skills has an added layer when you are considering the delivery of instruction in an online class.
For example.... I believe to be a great teacher you must have good communication skills not only with parents but with students and colleagues. I agree you need those same communication skills in the online environment however, what changes is that you don't necessarily have a face-to-face meeting with your student. How your write becomes so important as email is the tool to clarify an issue or answer a question. When you are communicating in a traditional setting you are speaking face-to-face with your student and can determine levels of understanding so much better. Not so true in the online environment.
The other item that struck me is the reliance on the parents for the younger student as a coach at home. I am not sure parents know who much responsibility will end up on their shoulders when their child is enrolled in an online program. The parents need to be willing to commit the time to support their student in a similar way to a home schooled student. Where the teacher comes is is the need to support the parent to know how to support their students. The lines of communication between all parties must be ongoing and open.
Finally, teachers need to be prepared for the time commitment. Since students attend class on their own schedule teachers need to be aware that they are subject to contact outside of a traditional school day.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
1.2 Reflection: Personal Learning Goal
And the survey says......your score is 208....but the range is 201...not sure how that happened!
The results of the Online Learning Success survey were not surprising to me as I truly enjoy learning in the online environment. As I was staring my first discussion and tried to find my notes from my previous online experience. I wanted to compare the introductions that I posted 8 years ago when I was obtaining my Master's degree to the one I posted for this course. Thinking back on how new the online learning experience was to me as a student but the concept as a whole I realize how in what is a relatively short period of time things have changed so much. We didn't discuss blended learning, flipped classrooms or virtual high schools. It was truly just a new delivery model that was not different from the regular classroom in any way other than we didn't see the teacher. He posted his lectures for us to read, we completed the same assignments as his "in person" class and read the same book. I just had the convenience of going to class in my pajamas at 4 AM after my toddler work me up. I never did find those notes....however, I saved this intro to my Evernote so that I can use it again...or at least look back on it in the future.
My personal learning goal is to improve how I respond to discussion posts for my participants and how I create great discussion threads that will encourage insightful dialogue. Since I deliver Professional
Learning to adults I believe that I have to think differently in my responses and question development than I would if I was creating a more traditional course. Maybe I am over-thinking the process but I would like to see how I can improve in this area. Part two of my goal is to be able to facilitate a LEC course with Teresa for our County Office.
I am excited about being back in the online learning world again. I forgot how much I enjoy reading about my classmates, learning what other schools are doing and also being a student again. This is also a good warm up for me in preparation for my Doctoral classes which will start the last week of August.
Your Test of Online Learning Success Results
Your overall score is 208. |
If your overall score is:
190 - 201: You're ready to go!
Individuals with a score in this range are more prepared for online learning than 50-75 percent of their student peers.
Individuals with a score in this range are more prepared for online learning than 50-75 percent of their student peers.
My personal learning goal is to improve how I respond to discussion posts for my participants and how I create great discussion threads that will encourage insightful dialogue. Since I deliver Professional
Learning to adults I believe that I have to think differently in my responses and question development than I would if I was creating a more traditional course. Maybe I am over-thinking the process but I would like to see how I can improve in this area. Part two of my goal is to be able to facilitate a LEC course with Teresa for our County Office.
I am excited about being back in the online learning world again. I forgot how much I enjoy reading about my classmates, learning what other schools are doing and also being a student again. This is also a good warm up for me in preparation for my Doctoral classes which will start the last week of August.
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