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Tips For Providing Excellent DistanceLearning Instruction
Jennifer Lewis
 
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Introduction
All education levels, from kindergarten to university, are using distance education as away to provide instruction to the student. Many students are choosing distance learningas a way to get an education because of the flexibility that it provides. Adult learnersdon’t have to worry about missing class because a child is sick or the boss is makingthem stay behind
or else
. Parents of homeschoolers can get additional assistance witheducating their children. Although distance learning provides students with flexibilityand convenience, it can sometimes leave the students feeling isolated because of the lack of face-to-face interaction with the instructor and the fellow students. If the class is notorganized properly, it can also leave the student overwhelmed with too much information.By providing excellent on-line instruction, students feel less isolated and morecomfortable with the course. Here are seven tips that instructors can follow to provideexcellent on-line instruction:
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Create an effective syllabus
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Provide virtual office hours
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Pace the class like a traditional “live” class
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Encourage communication among the students
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Create effective presentations
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Provide feedback 
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BE THERE!Create an Effective Syllabus
 
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If you were creating a syllabus for a “live” class, you would include information such as:the learning outcomes, the required textbooks, the class rules, and the schedule of topicsand assignments to be completed by a certain day. Other than the course rules may varyslightly, there is no difference between a syllabus for a live class and a syllabus for an on-line class. An effective syllabus should contain the following:
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The Name of the Course – 
The student needs to know if s/he is in the correctcourse.
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Your Name and Contact Information – 
The student will need to know how toreach you and how to address you (Are you Dr. Smith, Mr. Or Ms Smith, or Johnor Jane?).
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The Course Objectives
 – The student needs to know what to expect from thecourse
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The Textbooks Required for the Course
– The student will need to know whatmaterials they will need for the course.
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Rules of the Course – 
The student will need to know about deadlines, how toturn in assignments, and how to address questions to you.
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The School Policy and Procedures (if applicable) – 
The student will need toknow the policies on misbehavior such as cheating and harassment. The studentwill also need to know how to get answers to questions that pertain to the learninginstitution, such as refund policies and degree requirements.
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The Lecture, Assignment and Test Schedule
- The student will need to use thisas his or her schedule to perform work.
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Grading Scale
 – The student needs to know how he or she will be evaluated.
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