Introducing Yourself: Making the Most of Your Online Class

Introducing Yourself: Making the Most of Your Online Class

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to introduce yourself to your online teacher with confidence and clarity.

Introduce the learning objective and let students know what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about introducing yourself to your teacher in an online class?

Why Introduce Yourself?

Introducing yourself to your online teacher is important because it helps them understand your background, goals, and reason for taking the class.

Explain the importance of introducing oneself and why it is important to do so in an online class.

Background Information

Provide some background information about yourself, such as where you're from, your education, and any relevant work experience.

Encourage students to think about their background and what information they want to share with their teacher.

Goals for the Class

Share your goals for the class and what you hope to achieve by the end of the semester.

Encourage students to think about their goals for the class and what they hope to achieve.

Reasons for Taking an Online Class

Explain why you decided to take an online class and what you hope to gain from the experience.

Encourage students to think about their reasons for taking an online class and what they hope to gain from it.

Preparing to Introduce Yourself

Before introducing yourself, make sure to review the syllabus and any guidelines provided by your teacher.

Provide tips for students to prepare before introducing themselves.

Introducing Yourself

When introducing yourself, be clear and concise. Share your name, background, goals, and reason for taking the class.

Encourage students to practice introducing themselves and provide feedback.

Wrap Up

In conclusion, introducing yourself to your online teacher is an important part of building a successful online learning experience.

Summarize the lesson and encourage students to reflect on what they learned.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.