According to research, it is easier to build relationships with students in an online platform than it is in a traditional setting.
When it comes to virtual learning, most students want their teachers to communicate with them.
Being a virtual teacher inhibits your ability to get to know your virtual students.
ROCD is...
an acronym that stands for the roles of an effective online educator.
an acronym that stands for the qualities of an effective online school.
an acronym that stands the qualities of a good student.
an acronym that stands for the principles of quality online work.
Why is it important for a virtual teacher to be a Relator?
So that a teacher is aware of when students are not working in their courses
Relationships are the key to real learning
So that students will like their teachers
Teachers need to have things in common with students
What are things an Organizer should be doing?
setting a routine or checklist of activities
setting goals and reflecting on those goals
calling a student's home, once a student has failed his course
using tools like Outlook Calendar to set reminders
Communicators...
are proactive.
contact students through multiple platforms.
only contact students when students request assistance.
provide prompt and detailed feedback.
Detectives...
notice when students are disengaged.
monitor student progress.
seek to find out why a student might not be performing well.
are aware of truancy issues.
Where would a teacher go to find documents and other resources that would help them to fulfill the roles of an effective ROCD teacher?
Genius (SIS)
Odysseyware LMS (V2)
SharePoint
JIRA
