Objective:
I have learned a wealth of information about developing an
effective online course. Besides the
technical specifications, understanding some of the different theories used in
general education such as constructivism, in the classrooms and how it can
translate into an online format was enlightening. Developing an effective online course
requires a lot of insight on not only the course content but also considerations
for the generations of learners you will be teaching.
Reflective:
After completing the activities, assignments and reflecting
on my own past experiences with online courses, I have developed a greater
appreciation for the amount of time it can take to develop and facilitate
online courses. Having only been on the
student side thus far, I have mostly resonated with student challenges when it
comes to eLearning. At times I have
found with eLearning that life can get in the way and may cause a delay in
completing the course work required. I
have found that by having open and good communication with my instructors
helpful in overcoming these types of challenges. This would definitely be something I would
want to emulate in the future courses I may teach online one day.
Interpretive:
After completing the
challenges and opportunities of eLearning assignment I have gained more
knowledge in what challenges can arise for instructors, as well as how to
minimize them. In addition, I have
developed a better sense of the importance following some form of quality
guidelines to ensure the course is not only successful and more positive for
the learners and students but also effective and efficient.
Decisional:
This course was an excellent start to gain new learning and
look back at underlying techniques in which education can be applied to online
courses. I feel that for my online
course I would need to research a bit more on approaches best used for
healthcare eLearning courses. I would
also like to try and follow approaches that create a supportive and positive
learning environment as those types of courses in my past online learning
journey have been the most memorable and enjoyable for me.
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