This course delves into the essential principles of managing a virtual classroom from the instructor’s perspective. Students will explore establishing clear ground rules, regulating behavior, and creating an environment conducive to online learning. Special attention will be given to the challenges unique to virtual classrooms, such as maintaining student engagement, fostering collaboration, and managing disruptive behaviors. Additionally, the course will investigate various strategies to enhance online instruction, including developing effective communication protocols and fostering a positive learning atmosphere in a digital space.
Educational technologies supporting instructors in different online teaching aspects will also be examined. These tools will cover a range of functions, including class design, grading systems, assessments, and feedback mechanisms. The course will emphasize how to seamlessly integrate these technologies into virtual classrooms, improving both the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching practices. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with diverse skills to manage a virtual classroom with confidence and proficiency, ensuring the success of their online learners.
Key Topics Covered
- Establish Ground Rules for a Virtual Classroom: Learn to create clear and effective guidelines to ensure a structured and respectful online learning environment.
- Regulate Student Behavior in Digital Spaces: Explore techniques for managing student behavior and addressing challenges in a virtual setting.
- Utilize Educational Technologies for Classroom Management: Discover tools and platforms that enhance class organization, communication, and lesson delivery.
- Design and Implement Effective Online Lessons: Understand how to structure and present engaging lessons tailored for virtual classrooms.
- Create Assessment and Feedback Systems for Online Learning: Learn how to design assessments and provide constructive feedback to support student progress in an online environment.
- Foster Student Engagement and Collaboration: Examine strategies for promoting active participation and collaboration among students in a digital space.
- Address the Challenges of Teaching Online: Investigate common issues in online education, such as technological disruptions and student disengagement, and develop solutions to overcome them.
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- (2018) Classroom Management Styles: What’s Your Style? Teachings in Education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiIcptKYNh4&t=1s
- Classroom management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_XR6dy69f4
- (2017) Relationship Building: Getting to Know Your Students - San Bernardino City Schools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzvd3VpNCXE&t=23s
- (2015) Flexible Classrooms: Providing the Learning Environment That Kids Need. Edutopia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cscJcRKYxA&t=23s
- (2014) Classroom Management – Meet Mr. Hester. Agape Management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdF5ry5g5-w&t=4s
- Classroom management for Online Teaching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BcwyIQa-as
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