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After completing this module, you should be able to:
After completing this module, you should be able to:
Foster instructor presence through electronic classroom assessment techniques.
Identify strategies for timely and descriptive feedback.
Describe approaches for reaching out to students as a class and communicating with students individually.
Module 3.1 Navigation:
Module 3.1 Navigation:
VIEW the video series on instructor presence and student communication (below).
Introduction to Instructor Presence
Fostering Instructor Presence through Electronic Assessment Techniques
Timely and Descriptive Feedback
Reaching out to Students as a Class
Communicating with Students Individually
Optional: Explore ares of interest by using the optional resources listed with each video. These resources include articles, websites, and tip sheets to further your understanding.
Optional: Download the Checklist & Notes document to add key ideas and action items as you follow along through the Deliver Module.
3.1.1 Video: Introduction to Instructor Presence
3.1.1 Video: Introduction to Instructor Presence
Frequent and timely student-faculty contact is an important factor in student motivation and involvement, particularly in a digital or remote learning environment. In this video [5:14], April Lawrence (School of Education) discusses instructor presence concepts and strategies.
3.1.2 Video: Fostering Instructor Presence Through Electronic Classroom Assessment Techniques
3.1.2 Video: Fostering Instructor Presence Through Electronic Classroom Assessment Techniques
One way to establish instructor presence in a course is to elicit feedback from students about the course in general and also about their learning at specific points throughout the course. This can be done through informal formative checks. In this video [5:28], Katalin Wargo (STLI) addresses various assessment pathways for digital teaching environments.
Optional resources:
3.1.3 Video: Timely & Descriptive Feedback
3.1.3 Video: Timely & Descriptive Feedback
Meaningful feedback is a very important part of any learning environment, allowing learners to monitor and track their performance while making sure they’re on the right path towards their goals. In this video [7:58], Katalin shares specific examples you can use to assess student work and provide useful feedback.
3.1.4 Video: Reaching Out to Students as a Class
3.1.4 Video: Reaching Out to Students as a Class
We know that effective face-to-face instructors provide their classes with frequent updates regarding their communal understanding of a concept, or of their performance on assessments. In this video [5:34], April presents key concepts and examples of how to communicate with your digital or remote class strategically.
Optional resources:
Using Course Announcements to Maximize Instructor Presence
New Approaches to Discussion Boards Aim for Dynamic Online Learning Experiences
3.1.5 Video: Communicating with Students Individually
3.1.5 Video: Communicating with Students Individually
Individual and personalized communication between students and their instructor provides an important learning pathway for students. In this video [4:43], Ali Blankinship (School of Business) reviews key concepts and practices for communicating with students in ways that will support and enhance their learning experience.
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