Leslie Fetzer 2012 National Online Teacher of the Year Online Learning Reaching students where they are
Online Learning Using technology to meet the needs of ALL students Great Courses Empowered Students Great Teachers
What makes a great online course? Standards-Based, Rigorous, Organized, Consistent Great Courses
Rigor through course structure Overview & Objectives Pre-Assessment Lesson Content Delivery Check Your Knowledge Quiz Completion Activities Mastery Assignments Remediation Post-Assessment
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Electronic Learning Communities Evaluation Excellence in Teaching Beyond the Content
What makes a great online teacher? High expectations, clear objectives, organized, broad knowledge of subject matter and curriculum standards, enthusiasm, caring attitude, love of learning, passion, desire to make a difference, and COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION! Great Teachers
Communication Messages/ s Texting/ Phone Calls Coursework Instant Messaging Synchronous Lessons
Announcements
Directive Feedback
Differentiation
Communication Student Success Stakeholders Parent/ Guardian Teacher
Making it count… The extra effort…
One extra degree at a time… Leslie Fetzer