I have three years experience in teaching a collaborative course at my elementary school. I teach this course with a special education teacher. I have been able to experience and reflect on the benefits from this type of instruction. I want to focus on the impacts of this kind of teaching for online students. I believe this is a strong principle of distance learning.
Collaboration in instruction aids the ability to meet the needs of each student. I believe instructors should create an environment in their classroom where students play an active role in their learning by engaging with other students to master learning objectives. Instructors should create an environment in their classroom where students play an active role in their learning by engaging with other students to master learning objectives.
The information I have acquired about online collaboration has given me insight on how to incorporate the use of technology in an appropriate and effective manner to enhance my instruction. I make a strong effort to meet the needs of each student in my instructional planning. The incorporation of technology will help engage my students and provide a more active learning environment.
Reference:
Laureate Education, Inc. (2008). Principles of Distance Education. Baltimore: Author
Reference:
Laureate Education, Inc. (2008). Principles of Distance Education. Baltimore: Author