Managing the Online Learning Experience

In this module, we'll explore basic principles of managing online learning, whether you teach in a fully online classroom or in a blended learning experience. Depending on your teaching context, you'll find that your management needs may vary. Therefore, we will first investigate the models of virtual schooling that are available to students, and have you identify what type of particular classes you are teaching. Management can cover many topics. Some of these include aspects such as time management, how to create a climate that supports learning, establishing expectations and communication rules for your class, student accountability, and more. We will also discuss research-based management strategies for your unique teaching context, and begin a management plan that highlights your plan for parent communication, a time management schedule, and netiquette expectations for students.

Objectives

  • Review contexts and models of K12 online schools and programs.
  • Promote communication with parents and students.
  • Identify your current approach to time management and create a blocked time management schedule.
  • Create a management plan for your online classroom, including rules for netiquette.

Required Reading

  • Watch the video providing background information on online learning contexts.
  • Read messages in the discussion board forums.

 

Resources

Active Listening (Parent Communication)

Time Management

Netiquette

 

ACTIVITIES DUE DATE

1. Review Background Information

Spend 15 minutes reviewing the resources listed above and read Models and Contexts of K-12 Online Programs.

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2. Apply what you know and participate in an Online Discussion

Learning Activity:

  1. Find the Classroom Management Techniques discussion forum.
  2. Introduce yourself briefly in the forum. Using the models of online programs and schools outlined above, describe the type of online program where you teach. Describe three management issues you encounter in your work, and what solutions you've tried to solve those problems.
  
3. Create an Online Classroom Management Plan

Read the information in each of the following areas. When you're done, you'll be ready to begin the creation of your classroom management plan!

  1. Communicating with parents. learn more
  2. Time management in the online classroom. learn more
  3. Establishing netiquette in the classroom. learn more

Learning Activity:

1. Create a 1-2 page classroom management plan including the following components:

  • Plan for promoting parent communication
  • Blocked time management schedule
  • Rules for netiquette in your classroom

2. Add your management plan to your portfolio.
3. Write a short reflection explaining what you learned by creating this management plan.

  

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