Navigate Reflection

iNacol, the International Association for Online Learning, publishes Standards for Quality Online Teaching.

Click the following standards to see examples completed during the module:

Standard B: The online teacher understands and is able to use a range of technologies, both existing and emerging, that effectively support student learning and engagement in the online environment.

Standard I: The online teacher demonstrates competency in using data from assessments and other data sources to modify content and to guide student learning.

Standard K: The online teacher arranges media and content that helps students and teachers transfer knowledge most effectively in the online environment. 

Answer in a complete paragraph response: How has the Navigate module prepared you to meet each standard listed above? Link to or provide specific examples from your work in Navigate. What strategies will you take away from the Participate module and apply to your teaching? What lessons were most beneficial for you?

The Navigate module has prepared me to meet the standards listed by having me explore the in's and out's of Learning Management Systems. I now know how to effectively choose the best LMS to fit the needs of my students and me. I also have a working knowledge of the LMS components, such as blogs, quizzes, content, discussions, etc. I have an understanding of synchronous and asynchronous class meetings and know that both are important for virtual teaching and learning. The most valuable strategy I took away from this module is to vary my delivery with students.  Offer a variety of technological tools for students to use and choose those that allow me to give students feedback. The lessons that were most beneficial to me were those pertaining to online delivery methods.