Online learners want to feel that they are part of a class or program and that they are valued as students. The more they can become engaged in the course the more they will feel they are contributing to the learning process. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
I have learned that I must know about the technological means of communication that I have as a teacher to communicate with students and that depending on the size of the groups I must make sure to choose the most suitable ones to guarantee that the communication will be of quality. Likewise, it is important to evaluate the use of each communication tool used because in this way we will know what impact it had on the interaction between teachers and students.
I find that sharing our experiences, both good and bad, helps us empathize with students. And, by putting social networks to good use, it is possible to get support, support and solutions to specific problems.
How important measurement is! I totally agree with the models included in the readings related to measuring participant data. It's impossible to know how to improve without this perspective.
I wouldn't have imagined so many theories behind the different categories of games that can be used to enrich the teaching experience. It seems to me that creating a game from scratch is very challenging.
I really liked the rubric for evaluating games. I think I'm going to consider it very seriously for my courses. I use some different ones for classes, and I think it's an excellent tool for future references.
I've been using simulators, and since the pandemic, I've integrated many online games into my classes, and it's something I truly love. I think one reason I would never stop teaching online is precisely the energy that is achieved with games with the students. It's very rewarding to know that they have pedagogical value, according to so much research
Comment on Douglas Neville's post: I agree. Including a written transcript for any video recording can be so helpful.
This course has made me more aware of my communication. For example, including captioning can help students with disabilities.
I think many educators are unaware of the communication needs of some of our students. Technology has come a long way, and we could certainly students who could benefit from the use of speech generated devices.
Comment on Heidi STREETMAN's post: I agree. Sometimes students could have benefitted in the course if they had made arrangements about their accommodation.
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