May 17 2012
My e-Teaching Philosophy
Although I am not a teacher by profession, I have conducted product trainings online and plan to offer customized training in the future on various educational technologies.
My e-teaching philosophy is –
- Design my courses with a sharp focus on learning competencies and ensure the learners understand what they are and how to achieve them.
- Use blended teaching approach – Leverage synchronous technologies like webinars, online meetings to add face/voice to a name and ensure periodic learner feedback (taking cues from communication theory and ensuring the messages are understood properly by all learners)
- Facilitate online workshops and discussions to provide guidance and build initial momentum. I believe its important for the instructor to take initiative and kick start the initial discussions so that the learners are motivated and actively participate.
- Use assessment techniques appropriate for the competency to be assessed.
- Have fun with the learners!