A power point presentation designed to assist with a discussion for instructors that are taking on the online challenge for the first time.

1. Online Education Endless possibilities ByConstantinosKalapodas

2. Contents Need for online education Instructor’s Role Suggestions for better preparation Good Planning Continues Communication Technology Know your audience Conclusions

3. In a time that everything is evolving around technology and with today’s fast pace of life it is essential to look into online e-learning. Better be prepared and deal with online education than not know what it is and finally face it when we are not ready Need for online education

4. Instructors play a very important role in online education A well prepared instructor will almost guarantee the success of an online experience for learners and instructors as well. Instructor’s Role

5. What to consider Planning 1 Communication 2 Technology 3 Be flexible – Know your audience 4

6. Most important aspect of online education Planning of courses should take into consideration time and place limitations. Careful planning Make adjustments – if necessary – to courses not designed by instructor Planning

7. Use the technological tools available for communication wisely to achieve the best possible outcome. Keep the communication continuous. Take into account the learners feedback. Allow for communication between learners and encourage all forms of communication. Communication

8. Use technology wisely. Too much is not always a good thing. Know the tools you are using and be able to explain them to the learners so that they can use them as well. Have technology work in the favor of the course and teaching and not against it. Technology

9. Use your teaching techniques in class online as well Be flexible and try and tackle learner’s problems immediately Try to know your learners in advance and adjust the teaching and course material to their needs Embrace change and try to teach that to your learners. Be flexible – Know your audience

10. Online education is here to complement traditional learning as well as to work in areas where the lack of traditional education for many reasons might be evident. Embrace change and try to make the learners do the same The success of online experience is within the Instructor’s hands in a very large degree. Accept this challenge and use it to improve yourselves as well as education. Conclusions

11. Move forward Don’t be afraid to make a change. Embrace online learning and the fruits of your work and effort will be very rewarding for you, your institution and your learners