The document provides time saving tips for teaching online courses. It recommends getting a laptop, iPad, or iPhone and using multiple computer screens to more efficiently manage course materials and interactions. Key tips include automating as many elements of the course as possible like modules, discussions, assignments and announcements. It also advises completing as much work as possible ahead of time, such as creating a detailed syllabus and grading rubrics. During the semester, strategies suggested include organizing dedicated discussions for questions and assignments, using previews and reviews, and hosting online office hours.

1. Time Saving Tips
When Teaching Online

2. Jim Marteney
Distance Education Trainer

3. Teaching
Online
Takes Time

4. The Right
Tools Save
Time

5. Get a
Laptop

6. Or an iPad

7. or, an
iPhone

8. MOBILE DEVICES
Defined by Penn State University

9. MOBILE DEVICES
Defined by Penn State University
A Device That Is:

10. MOBILE DEVICES
Defined by Penn State University
A Device That Is:
Portable

11. MOBILE DEVICES
Defined by Penn State University
A Device That Is:
Portable
Always On

12. MOBILE DEVICES
Defined by Penn State University
A Device That Is:
Portable
Always On
Always Connected

13. INTRODUCING

14. INTRODUCING

15. IPHONE
ICON

16. IPHONE
ICON

17. YOUR LOG
IN SCREEN

18. YOUR LOG
IN SCREEN

19. LIST YOUR
CLASSES

20. But,
If you prefer
using a
desktop
computer

21. Use Multiple
Computer Screens

22. Use Multiple
Computer Screens

23. Use Multiple
Computer Screens
With Two
Browsers

24. If two is good.....

25. If two is good.....

26. Why stop there?

27. Why stop there?

28. Strategies:
To save
time during
the
semester

29. Key:
Do as much
as you can
ahead of
time!

30. Key:
Answer
Questions
before they’re
asked

31. Begins
Before the
Class Starts

32. Send a
Welcome
Letter

33. Create Complete Syllabus
You run your class, it
doesn’t run you!
You run your class, it
doesn’t run you!
Let them know what
you expect of them.
Let them know what
they can expect of

34. Spread Out
Introduction to
Syllabus
Typical syllabus of today

35. Spread Out
Introduction to
Syllabus
Typical syllabus of today

36. Be More
Specific
in your
Modules

37. Remind Them Again

38. Use Your Course Map

39. Automate
Everything

40. Automate
Everything
Modules

41. Automate
Everything
Modules
Discussions

42. Automate
Everything
Modules
Discussions
Assignments

43. Automate
Everything
Modules
Discussions
Assignments
Announcements

44. Over Write
Instructions

45. Over Write
Instructions
We cannot clean up
online as easily as we
can in class.

46. Over Write
Instructions
We cannot clean up
online as easily as we
can in class.
So guess what
questions will be asked.

47. Create Grading
Rubrics

48. Post Discussion
Netiquette
Ground Rules
Be constructive and productive
Do not gripe or whine
Ask questions
Contribute replies
Expect to be misunderstood
Don't take things personally
Be supportive
Have BIG FUN!

49. During
Class
Strategies

50. First Week of Class
Introduce Students
to How You Will
Teach Your Class
Focus on How the
Class Works
Have Students Try
The Class Features
Build Trust and
Community

51. Organize Discussions
for Questions
Specific Discussions
for Students
Discussions for
Assignments
Discussions for T.A.s

52. Preview
Each Week

54. Review
Each Week

56. Remember:
The more times
a student
can “bump”
into
information,
the better.

57. Keep Track of
Repeating Questions
Keep Track of
Problems and
Ways to improve

58. Use the Bookmark Feature

59. Use the Bookmark Feature

60. Reduce
Redundant
Questions

61. Dedicated Question
Discussion Board
Use Students to
Answer Questions
Builds Learning
Community

62. Online Office
Hours
By Using The
Chat Function

64. Can Stagger Times

65. Can Stagger Times
Can focus on a class
topic

66. Can Stagger Times
Can focus on a class
topic
Don’t Feel Bad If No
One Shows Up

67. Use Announcements
Change
Announcements
Often
Make them Friendly
Target
Announcements to
Specific Groups

68. Clear
Grading
Criteria

69. Use Grading
Shortcuts

70. It is OK to
Reuse Good
Answers

71. Keep Last
Class Active

72. Remember:
Be Nice and Be
Patient.
What is clear to
you may not be
clear to others.

73. Remember:
There will be
less and less
problems the
more you teach
your class.

74. Above All
Enjoy your
classes

75. Thank You