1. P E D A G O G I C A L C O N S I D E R A T I O N S
teaching online

2. Objectives
After viewing this 10 minute presentation, you will be
able to:
 Differentiate characteristics of online learning
 Identify tips for successful online instruction
 Demonstrate how to incorporate these ideas in
your online class

3. Different Environment = Different Approach
Online Campus-based
• Many available distractions
• No immediate response to
questions
• Requires more planning
• Student-centered
• Non-verbal cues help gauge
student involvement
• Questions easily resolved
• Easier to “wing-it”
• Instructor-centered

4. Instructors’ and Students’ Roles
 Instructor = facilitator
 Students = active participants
 Learning in community

5. Tips for successful online instruction
Planning
 More planning upfront = less time during course
 Clarify expectations early on
 Make grading rubrics available
 Anticipate questions ahead of time
 Post student examples
 Make information easily available in ONE place

6. Tips for successful online instruction
Establish Community
 Establish a collaborative and supportive online
community
 Lead by example
 Personalize the experience
 Be compassionate
 Connect student ideas
 Spend extra time at the beginning of the course

7. Tips for successful online instruction
Formative
Evaluation
LMS
feedback
tools
Check in
along the
way
End of
course
survey
Incorporate
feedback
Evaluation &
Assessment

8. Tips for successful online instruction
Be Visible
 Log in to your course regularly
 Provide contact information for questions
 Provide timely feedback on assignments
 Update news announcements regularly
 Be present on discussion boards

9. Tips for successful online instruction
Engage Students
 Promote interactivity and active learning
 Let the students do the work!

10. Tips for successful online instruction
Be Mindful of Different Learning Styles
 Vary formats for presentations and course
materials
 Helpful for students with disabilities

11. Ideas for your class
 Create an ice-breaker activity
 Builds community
 Creates rapport
 Post a brief introductory video
 Eases student anxiety
 Personalizes online experience

12. Ideas for your class
 Use the Internet to your advantage
 Promotes student-centered, active learning
 Enhances research skills
 Keep your course dynamic
 Promotes instructor visibility
 Addresses multiple learning styles
 Incorporate peer review
 Encourages collaboration and builds community

13. Ideas for your class
 Check in with your students
 Help assess student satisfaction
 Builds community
 Keep lectures concise and connected
 Use formats that students can use “on the go”
 Addresses multiple learning styles

14. Questions?
Alison Reynolds
Hybrid Learning Technologist
805.969.3626 ext. 311
areynolds@pacifica.edu
Photos courtesy of Pacifica Graduate Institute