How to Be an Excellent Online Instructor

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Learning Goals

After this workshop participants will be able to:

• Identify the unique challenges of online teaching and learning
• Identify the importance of pedagogy over technology
• Apply practical strategies to improve online teaching and align your passion and energy
• Identify the necessary mindset and skills for successful online teaching and learning

Topics Covered

• Develop your "rockstar teacher persona"
• Prepare for a "unforgetable first day of class"
• Understand your students and connect
• Learn student motivation strategies and practice how to apply them
• Why is it important to get better at teaching online? ( Hint: job security/longevity)
• What are the effective online teaching skills and exponential mindsets
• Best practices of effective online instructors:     
  • Show up to class
  • Be yourself
  • Put yourself in their shoes
  • Organize course content with students in mind
  • Use active and experiential learning activities
  • Provide samples of work 
  • Create learning experiences that motivate and empower students
  • Make your expectations crystal clear
  • Use visuals, media
  • Commit and advocate for lifelong learning - personal growth mind-body-heart

   

Audience

This webinar will benefit:

• Instructors who are (will be) teaching online
• Educational leaders 
• Instructional designers
• Educational developers