Prior to taking this course, I concentrated on the content, assessment, and evaluation aspects of my teaching. I paid little attention on humanizing my course. I was not concerned about my students' well-being or social backgrounds outside. After taking this course, I have re-calibrated myself and want to establish meaningful connections with students throughout their academic path, both in and out of the classroom. My skillset was mainly limited to creating videos in Zoom. I have gained knowledge on designing banners, and programs such as Screenpal and Adobe Express.
This course has transformed the way I will teach my online courses. In the future, I plan to create student-centered content that caters to the needs of online students who have additional responsibilities in their lives. I have learnt that student prefer short, well-captioned videos as opposed to long lecture videos. I also learnt the four elements of wise feedback, that is maintain high standards, highlight student’s ability, acknowledgment of the student's effort, and specific actionable steps. At this stage, I have realized that acts of kindness are critical for the success of online students. I admire the idea of a liquid syllabus that provides all of the important material that students need to succeed right from the start of the course.
I need to realign my teaching and humanize my content, particularly my canvas content. I gain a skillset of tools that I have never used before, such as Abode Spark and Screenpal. I am certain that I will use these helpful resources to humanize my online class. In humanizing my course, I am mindful of aspects of students' lives that influence their success. Additional emphasis will be focused on feedback and content that considers online students' emotional well-being. The liquid syllabus and wisdom wall will be useful aids in my online class.