Kim Lewis

I agree, when i teach a online course. I do this! Its the same as teaching in person class. I might change somethings to accommodate students.

Helping guide students to build upon prior knowledge is important. Our purpose as the instructor is to make sure that we are steering our students in the right direction and that they are achieving the level of comprehension necessary to be successful with the information at hand.

I have learned that consistency is important so that our online learners can quickly identify what it is we are looking for from them to be successful.

Scaffolding works because it creates a foundation of knowledge and then builds upon it, elevating their learning. What do you do when students are very late with their work? If a student falls 2 weeks behind in a 5 week class? 

I learned courses can be designed chronologically or by course material. I also learned that chunking information into ~10 minute segments is beneficial for keeping the attention of the student. 

online learning can be challenging to both students and teachers

I understand that it important for me to first understand the online platform so I can effectively support my students. I’ve learned that my students don’t have to wait on me to get assistance, they have access to online assistance.