The document discusses "trade secrets" for effective online teaching based on an instructor's experience. It outlines six secrets: 1) Put out a welcoming environment and over-communicate with students; 2) Create a consistent weekly course structure; 3) Manage students' expectations; 4) Use introductory videos each week and vary activities; 5) Retain all course materials; 6) Express care for students in writing. Research cited found online and blended learning can be as or more effective than traditional teaching when properly implemented.

1. Online Teaching:
‘Trade Secrets’

2. http://austinkleon.com/show-your-work/
dedication

3. learning objectives

4. myths and realities

5. less rigorous
less engaging
less effective
theoretical, not applied

6. in the room

7. can I be as effective
online?

8. will they still like me?

9. http://educateria.com/2013/04/27/much-ado-about-online-learning/

10. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-01/icl-
eag010815.php
Meta-analysis of scientific literature around the effectiveness of
e-learning for undergraduate health education, and included
separate analyses of online and offline e-learning. Researchers
found that students acquired knowledge and skills as well or
better using online and offline e-learning as they did through
traditional teaching. The WHO commissioned the report in part
to see if e-learning could be used to address a global shortage of
healthcare professionals.

11. SWK4616: Course Evaluation Data

12. Whatever our discipline, we share similar pedagogical challenges
and applied practice skills:
communication, engagement, high stakes, identified
needs, professional accountability and regulatory
oversight, and complexity.

13. “trade secrets”

14. what are these secrets?
1. Put out the welcome mat and over-communicate
2. Create a consistent course architecture
3. Manage expectations
4. Use videos to introduce each week and mix it up –
just like in the classroom
5. Be a hoarder
6. Show you care and put it in writing!

15. put out the welcome mat and over-communicate
Secret # 1

16. welcome email: 1 month ahead of course start date

17. welcome announcement

18. welcome post in discussion forums

19. welcome video/information in course documents

20. faq in course outline

21. create a consistent course architecture
Secret # 2

23. a predictable, consistent structure –
every week
Video introduction (2-4 mins)
Weekly overview (1-2 pages)
Links to weekly readings
Links to weekly videos/websites
Weekly activities
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25. “The instructor posted videos online
every week explaining the content of
the week along with overview of each
week. Every thing was very easy to
follow.”
SWK4616: Student Comments

26. manage expectations
Secret # 3

27. a culture of
immersive, continual sharing
and communication

28. shape desired behaviours

30. use videos to introduce each week and mix it up
Secret # 4

31. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnwNzOs8Muo&feature=youtu.be

32. mix it up

34. be a hoarder
Secret # 5

36. managesmallgroupaccess

37. Show you care and put it in writing!
Secret # 6

38. summary
1. Put out the welcome mat and over-communicate
2. Create a consistent course architecture
3. Manage expectations
4. Use videos to introduce each week and mix it up –
just like in the classroom
5. Be a hoarder
6. Show you care and put it in writing!

39. discussion

40. a feature that resonated for me
a question I want to think through
a seed I could plant now?

41. thank you

42. mherie@centennialcollege.ca
@MarilynHerie
www.educateria.com