This section outlines the communication and presence skills necessary to be effective and efficient in communicating online.
Check if you have these Communication & Presence skills:
I can use my campus-supported email program such as Outlook for direct communication to send, receive, reply to, forward, organize and search email messages.
I am able to attach a file to an email message, and open/save an incoming email attachment, using relevant file naming conventions.
I understand how to create and maintain email “groups” to facilitate sending a message to a group of people.
I can locate students’ contact information for communication (email, LMS course roster, SIS).
I can manage virtual meetings when synchronous sessions are used (web conferencing tools, polls, breakout rooms, chat, recording, captions).
I am familiar with the use of video, audio, messaging, and feedback to establish instructor presence.
I understand the importance of timely communication and setting expectations for interaction.
I am interested in learning about evidence-based practices and standards for effective and efficient online course design and interactions (e.g., in online communications such as course announcements, discussions, assignments, assessments and feedback).
