Teaching asynchronously online

Course description

Welcome to the Flinders Online workshop on asynchronous online teaching. Flinders Online courses and topics are delivered asynchronously, with optional synchronous contact to enhance interaction and support.

Type of course

Web conference

Presenters

Who should attend

Course and Teaching Coordinators for Flinders Online topics

What you will learn

By the end of this session, participants will know more about how to:

1. Implement Best Practices for Asynchronous Online Teaching: Apply effective teaching strategies to create engaging and interactive asynchronous online courses.
2. Support Learners in an Online Environment: Utilize various tools and techniques to provide robust support and foster a positive learning experience for online students.
3. Humanize Asynchronous Online Topics: Develop strategies to create a sense of community and connection among students in an asynchronous setting.
4. Understand the Roles and Responsibilities of an Online Instructor: Clearly define and execute the key responsibilities of an online instructor to ensure a smooth and effective learning process.
5. Identify and address common misconceptions about online teaching to enhance the overall quality and perception of online education.

Prerequisites / assumed knowledge

Before attending please visit the self-enrol Canvas site using this link, https://canvas.flinders.edu.au/enroll/YW4NW6

Watch the two short videos The role of an effective online instructor and 5 Myths about online learning, then feel free to add your thoughts in the discussion forum.