Being an Instructor Online

¶ … Online Class Being an online instructor The current learning trends are becoming predominantly online based and many instructors find it more convenient adopting this mode of learning as opposed to the traditional classroom-based learning. It is not to say that the online-based learning should replace the traditional classroom setting, but there is need for adaptability of either modes where necessary.

The following are the major areas that I will emphasize on in order to have an effective online class and effective interaction with the students as an instructor; Assessing learning outcomes One of the methods that I will use for assessing the learning outcomes will be the evaluation of the activeness of each student in the online class especially in terms of answering questions in the online forum.

I will also post numerous assignments and use the frequency of reply or return of the exams from each student to gauge the level of responsiveness and participation in class. There will also be marks for attendance of the online class and the more frequent one attends and participates in the discussions, the better the scores.

I will also adopt the continuous assessment method by randomly giving assignments that have scores that count towards the final marks and in this way, it will be easier to know those who are attentive in the online class. Criteria and procedures for grading I will establish criteria for grading in good time and communicate the same to the students.

My criteria will not only be based on the final exams, but there will be marks awarded for attendance of the online lessons and also there will be continuous assessment tests that the students will be taking on random occasions to increase the frequency of attendance in class. This criteria will be a good way of motivating those who lag behind and will ensure they get into pace with the rest of the class in order to earn the marks as well.

Manage my own time The first step I will take is to develop a course schedule that will be followed and a pattern. This will be communicated to the students in good time before the commencement of the lessons and in so doing, I will be having a program that binds me to being present in the online class without fail since the students will be waiting online and I cannot miss being present online.

This program will not only ensure I am present online, but also help me figure out the correct workload for a given time online. I will also ensure that incase any inevitable situation comes up, I communicate the same in good time to my students and at the same time discuss with them the possibility of making up for the lost time at their convenient.