Expectations and Best Practices for Online Instructors

Facilitating and teaching an online course involves several key best practices and expectations to ensure an effective and engaging learning experience. These include:

1. Clear Communication: Providing clear instructions, expectations, and guidelines for participation, assignments, and assessments to students.
2. Accessibility and Inclusivity: Ensuring that course materials and activities are accessible to all students and promoting an inclusive learning environment.
3. Interactive Engagement & Social Presence: Facilitating active engagement and participation through discussions, collaborative activities, and feedback mechanisms promotes social presence.
4. Timely Feedback: Providing prompt and constructive feedback on assignments and assessments to support student learning and progress.
5. Technology Proficiency: Demonstrating proficiency in using the online learning platform and other technology tools to effectively deliver course content and engage with students.
6. Flexibility and Adaptability: Being flexible and adaptable in response to student needs, technological issues, and unforeseen circumstances.
7. Support and Resources: Providing resources, support, and guidance to students to help them succeed in the course, including access to technical support and academic resources.
8. Professionalism: Maintaining professionalism in all interactions with students and colleagues, including timely responses to emails and respectful communication.

By following these best practices and expectations, you can create a positive and enriching online learning environment that fosters student success and engagement.