About The Guest: Tapresha Cummings is a 34-year-old African American woman from a small town in eastern North Carolina. She is a single parent and an early childhood education major. Tapresha has always wanted to be a teacher and is passionate about lifelong learning.

Summary: Tapresha Cummings shares her experiences as an online student and the importance of having a professor who cares. She discusses her initial struggles with online courses and the lack of connection she felt with some professors. However, she found a supportive and caring professor in Dr. Kellie Alston, who made her feel valued and inspired her to continue her education. Tapresha emphasizes the need for open communication between students and professors in online courses. She also highlights the importance of having a clear understanding of course expectations and deadlines. Tapresha shares her journey to becoming a teacher and the impact it has had on her daughters. She encourages students to persevere and stay focused on their goals, no matter how long it takes. Tapresha also discusses the benefits and challenges of group work in online courses and the skills she developed through collaboration. She concludes by expressing her pet peeve of professors opening modules at the last minute and emphasizes the importance of knowing what is expected ahead of time.

Key Takeaways:

• Open communication between students and professors is essential in online courses.
• Knowing what is expected and having clear deadlines helps students plan and stay organized.
• Finding a professor who genuinely cares about students can make a significant difference in their educational journey.
• Group work in online courses can help develop collaboration and leadership skills.
• Professional development regarding online pedagogy should be a requirement for college instructors who teach online.

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Website: kelliealston.com

Email: [email protected]

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