The document provides information about an online teaching institute that aims to help instructors transition their courses online and learn strategies for engaging students. It discusses key differences in online versus face-to-face learning, popular online tools, benefits of using tools to support different learning styles and promote collaboration. The institute covers topics like using the course management software D2L, adding multimedia content, strategies for interacting with digital native students, and best practices for online instruction focused on contact, cooperation, active learning and feedback.

1. American River CollegeOnline Teaching Institute

2. Online Teaching InstituteTeach with Technology

3. Engage Students

4. Learn Practical Strategies

5. Work hands-on

6. Develop ideas & content for your own courses 2

7. Session Topics1. Transitioning Your Course To Online2. Online Issues for Instructors and Students 3. Use D2L Course Management Software – Part 14. Use D2L Course Management Software – Part 25. Choose and Use Tools for Online Communication & Collaboration6. Move PowerPoint Presentations and other content to the Web 7. Add Audio and other interactive activities to your course 8. Add video to your course3

8. What is different about learning online?• Learning can take place anywhere, anytime, and at a controlled pace• High quality dialogue can be maintained because it is not restricted by a traditional classroom or time models.• There is great access to a larger variety of quality resources.• There is a level playing field for all learners, regardless of visual or physical handicap, location or learning schedule.What other differences can you think of?4

9. What are online tools?Web pages/websites

10. Audio & video

11. Interactive activities

12. Asynchronous discussion forums

13. Synchronous Chat or Webinarsand more…5

14. Web 2.0 Tools: Expand our D2L toolbox6

15. Benefits of Online ToolsEngage students Increase accessProvide additional resources & up-to-date informationTeach students to use technology as a learning tool7

16. More BenefitsSupport a variety of learning styles

17. Promote community & collaboration

18. Utilize guests and experts 8

19. Online Students: Who are they?DigitalNatives* orDigitalImmigrants?*Marc Prensky coined the term for students who have grown up with digital technology 912

20. We are all denizens of a digital world10Just as all educators do not reject or resist technology, neither do all students embrace technology. http://bit.ly/c0gv7BRecluse-Refugee-Immigrant-Native-Explorer-Innovator-Addict

21. The Gap: Digital Learner vs. Traditional Teachers11

22. What makes a good online instructor?Knowledge & enthusiasm for subject

23. Flexibility in teaching methods

24. Experience

25. Organization

26. Effective communication

27. Likes students 15

28. What else makes a good online instructor?Fairness in evaluation

29. Comfortable w/technology

30. Enjoys writing

31. Highly responsive

32. provides timely feedback.

33. Good time management skills. 16

34. Teaching Online: What’s Different?Students have greater responsibility for & control of their own learning

35. Collaboration easier

36. Number of student you can reach individually increases

37. Assessments graded automatically

38. Provide access to timely enrichment material14

39. Teaching Online: What’s Different?Learning curve

40. No visual clues

41. More work up-front

42. Technology dependent 15

43. You Create the Learning EnvironmentStructure

44. Community

45. Student to student interaction

46. DeadlinesLearning becomes less linear16

47. Teaching StrategiesUse a combination of: presentation methodsactivitiesself-paced exercisesdemonstrations17

48. Connect with your StudentsBe enthusiastic Be genuineBe glad to be thereUse humorHave fun! 18

49. What does a high quality online course look like?Use this site to learn more about the Rubric for Online Instruction

50. More information on the Chico rubric and links to exemplary courses are in your session 1 contenthttp://www.csuchico.edu/celt/roi/22

51. 7 Principles of Good Teaching PracticeEncourage contact between students and instructorDevelop reciprocity and cooperation Among studentsEncourage active learningGive prompt feedbackEmphasize time on task Communicate high expectationsRespect diverse talents and ways of learning20

52. 7 Principles: Online Learning - #11. Practice Encourages Contact between Students and InstructorsIncreases student motivation and involvement

53. Students need to know you are there

54. Respond promptly to emails

55. Be active on forums

56. Be available2124

57. 7 Principles: Online Learning - #22. Good Teaching Practice Develops Reciprocity and Cooperation Among StudentsLearning is a collaborative and social process, not competitive and isolated.

58. Working with others

59. increases involvement in learning.

60. Sharing one's own ideas and responding to others' reactions

61. sharpens thinking and deepens understanding.

62. Create opportunities

63. Group projects

64. Help each other 2225

65. 7 Principles: Online Learning - #33. Good Teaching Practice Encourages Active LearningNot a spectator sport

66. Need to:

67. Talk about what they learn

68. Write about what they learn

69. Integrate what they learn2326

70. 7 Principles: Online Learning - #44. Good Teaching Practice Gives Prompt FeedbackNeed to know what they know

71. Need to know what they don’t know

72. Frequent suggestions for improvement

73. Practice quizzes2427

74. 7 Principles: Online Learning - #55. Good Teaching PracticeEmphasizes Time on TaskTime plus Energy = learning

75. Schedule regular assignments

76. Stress good time management

77. Easier to provide multiple learning opportunities online2528

78. 7 Principles: Online Learning - #66. Good Teaching Practice Communicates High ExpectationsExpect more and get more

79. Objectives are the same –delivery methods are different!

80. Need to feel sure that student learning goals are achieved

81. Don’t lower standards2629

82. 7 Principles: Online Learning - #77. Good Teaching Practice Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of LearningMany roads to learning

83. Different learning styles and talents

84. Web makes it easy to provide materials over multiple channels2730

85. Brief Look at Best Practices OnlineProvide a good orientation

86. In person or online

87. Have a consistent course structure

88. Provide different types of learning opportunities

89. Provide interactive learning activities

90. Encourage and reward student Interaction28

91. Survival TipsEstablish schedule for responding to emails & discussion board postings

92. Develop system for grading and commenting on student work

93. Provide clear instructions/expectations

94. Use free and easy-to-use tools

95. Don’t re-invent the wheel29

96. Getting StartedBegin using online tools with a face-to-face class first

97. Get comfortable with programs and their usefulness

98. Develop materials and content

99. Learn what is possible30