While taking this module, I learned methods to improve student engagement on their discussion boards. I learned that discussion boards ought to be facilitated in the same way that classroom discussions are facilitated. To do this, responding before the due date is more effective.

I learned that teachers frequently structure their classes in a way that reflects their own learning styles. Therefore, teachers should continuously track engagement and interact with students so that they can determine areas where students may be stcuk (especially if it is an area that they themselves may not consider a challenging spot)

I learned that inactive learning is more likely to occur if students preemptively decide that the course is boring or lacks value. Their decision can become reinforced if the course design delivers contnent in a wat that does not engage learning or encourage active processes 

Comment on Crystal Lane-Tillerson's post: Crystal, how do you set up your online classroom to allow for active learning?

I have learned that passive learning is sometimes a necessary precursor to active learning. It can be challenging for students to actively learn when they lack the necessary background information. 

Comment on Pamela Creekmur's post: Pamela, I teach online for one school and in person for another. I have found that there are ways in which my in-person students excel beyond my online students. However, my online students often take greater ownership of their learning. Have you found this to be the case as well?

I have learned that Active Learning can take place in an online classroom that does not have required meeting times. I was under the impression that Active Learning could not be facilitated in an online classroom that does not conduct weekly Zoom meetings. However, course modifcations like the use of Google Docs, can allow for interactions that facilitate this form of learning

While reading, the following comment most struck me, "Learner personality traits go above and beyond the auditory, visual, and tactile student learning styles." Typically, while teaching, I assumed that if I covered the auditory, kinesthetic, and visual modes, that I had effectively taught the curriculum. 

I was unaware of ION; I look forward to pulling resources from ION to help my teaching, and facilitate student learning

Color personality types are similar to Myers Briggs Types. They assess an individual's strengths based on a self-assessment. Different colors are generally drawn to specific work environments; much like enneagram types, the true color assessment combines your two most dominant types in the assessment