Shifting Roles
In this blog post I will be discussing the shifting roles of teachers and students as they move to online instruction versus traditional instruction. There are different responsibilities that both students and teachers face when transitioning to an online environment, and by utilizing different techniques they can fulfill their role and teach and learn effectively. Traditional instruction is an instructor-led environment. Instructors use white boards and various classroom tools to transfer the knowledge from the instructor to the student. The student is passively learning in this particular environment. In an online environment, the educator acts as a facilitator as opposed to an instructor. Online educators have to design course material in a very clear, and concise format, in order for it to be understood by the students. The instructor’s role is that of a resource, a moderator, facilitator, coach, monitor and adviser. ...