The Three C’s of Effective Online Instruction

Keri E Justice

doi:10.4172/2472-1654.100091

Abstract

To increase academic rigor and student engagement in online learning, it is necessary that nursing educators identify internalized perceptions associated with what contributes to “effective” online instruction. Nursing faculty must understand the importance of effective online instruction, as many students seeking out this format for learning have tremendous extraneous obligations apart from their academic obligations.

Highlights

Upon understanding the importance of comprehensive online instruction, faculty must understand that there are methods and behaviors that facilitate the success of each student
When online instruction is effective by way of implementation of connectivity, communication, and compassion, students begin to value learning for learning’s sake and not as a requirement that must be fulfilled
There are currently faculty utilizing many of the methods of connectivity, communication, and compassion to improve the effectiveness of their online instruction [10,11,12]

Summary

Introduction

Upon understanding the importance of comprehensive online instruction, faculty must understand that there are methods and behaviors that facilitate the success of each student. In Palaparthy’s work [1], Cathy Moore stated “The most important principle for designing lively eLearning is to see eLearning design not as information design but as designing an experience. It is common knowledge that learner engagement plays a critical role in the success of an eLearning course”. Referred to as online or eLearning, is most often consumed by non-traditional or second career students who desire learning to be meaningful, relevant, timely, and engaging [2]. By integrating the three C’s, connectivity, compassion, and communication, or the three C’s of effective online instruction, both learners and instructors experience a fulfilling and satisfying interaction

How do Students Perceive What is Effective Online Learning?

Common Myths about Online Learning

Conclusion