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Community and Connections Essentials
Community and Connections Essentials
Relationships are the Foundation of Online Learning Design. Here’s How We Know.
Relationships are the Foundation of Online Learning Design. Here’s How We Know.
Online learning has become a prominent part of many teachers’ work, presenting them with new design challenges: how to transfer brick-and-mortar skills to online spaces, how to care for and support students online, and how to ensure effective learning is taking place online. Where should a teacher invest time and energy to support student engagement and learning in online spaces? It’s an important design question, and one thousands of teachers have confronted and will confront amid ongoing discussions about what school will—and should—look like.
Creating a Sense of Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom
Creating a Sense of Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom
Online instructors need to be intentional about creating a sense of presence in their courses so that students know that somebody is leading their educational experience. According to Larry Ragan, director of instructional design and development for Penn State’s World Campus, this sense of presence consists of three dimensions:
Persona—This consists of the instructor’s personality, teaching style, and interests—all the characteristics that go into the students’ impression of the instructor.
Social—This refers to the connections instructors make with the students and those that students make with each other to build a learning community.
Instructional—This is the role the instructor plays in guiding students through the learning process.
Back to the Basics: Revisiting the ABCs of Teaching Online Courses
Back to the Basics: Revisiting the ABCs of Teaching Online Courses
The global pandemic sent higher education institutions into a whirlwind as many faculty members scrambled to make the rapid transition from traditional to online courses. However, COVID-19 revealed the creativity and resilience of our administrators, faculty, and staff. As efforts are implemented to foster a learning environment that engages all students, the challenges of digital access have been magnified, and the steep learning curve for faculty members who are new to the digital space has revealed the need for ongoing training. To equip faculty with best practices for teaching online, understanding the pedagogy of online education is foundational. The following is a summary of the fundamental things online instructors should remember to create an engaging, inclusive, and equitable learning environment for all students.
Connect with Students Online
Connect with Students Online
If you weren’t able to join Jennifer Serravallo live to hear more about her Connecting with Students Online, you don’t have to miss out. We recorded her webinar so you can listen or share anytime you’d like. You’ll hear Jen talk about why she’s writing the book, why the teacher–student relationship needs to be a focal point during remote instruction, and how teachers can be strategic about online teaching.
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