Learning Trades Online | Origin: EL121
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Teaching Skills and Trades Online --> Learning Trades Online
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With the many types of skilled trades there are many ways online learning can be useful and successful. There are many benefits to learning trades online aside from the actual technique/process of the skilled trade itself. From career readiness and obtaining a skilled trade with resume writing tips, interview techniques and career mentorships, there are many ways to obtain lifelong skills with continued education, certifications and more. The value of the online resources for skilled trade professionals is immeasurable and vast keeping a skilled trade professional on top of their chosen trade.
Learning Trades with New and Newer Technologies can be used in Online environments that might not be available on-site. Contextual learning activities lead to transferable skills and lifelong learning.
I learned modeling behaviors help learners connect theory tompractice.
In this module I learned that communication contains to be a key component in any aspect of learning.
Contextual learning is so important in trades because the trade itself is only a small part of job and we can not be successful without critical thinking. Implementing technology can help teach critical thinking skills to improve the hands on learning.
Technology can actually be a helpful tool for contextual learning. I think I can bring this to my classroom by providing client "case studies", where students will need to use their critical thinking to adjust the treatment plan as needed.
As a professor, critical thinking, reasoning, and logical thinking are important within the online discussions
It is not important to learn trades, but without contextual learning, students will not be able to apply the learned knowledge to real world scenarios. One way to apply trade skills can be achieved through virtual simulation.
Trades are not only hands on. There is a ton of knowledge of knowing the basics is also needed to then know what part of the system is not working properly
Motivation is essential for students, it can help with difficult task.
The reasoning behind the "why" of a skill is important for students to know.
online learning requires a level of critical thinking, reasoning and logical thinking
While I have only minimally used these, I am excited to implement more contextual learning in my classroom, such as problem-based learning.
As a professor in a highly skill- and trade-based graduate program, I often wonder how new technologies and online learning can be effectively integrated. This module has opened up a whole new perspective for me, highlighting the necessity of context-aware critical reasoning. I am grateful for this insight.
There are benefits of learning trades online, but there still needs to be a hands-on component to any online trades program. This might be done as an externship following the online portion of the program, or a program that includes both online and in-class components.
Applied thinking provides students with an opportunity to think about new possibilities and modified skills that might be required in specific contexts of use. I'll be implementing some online learning which can foster an environment for making mistakes and learning from it instead of doing damage that cannot be undone.
Comment on Roderick Jordan's post: Comment on Roderick Jordan's post: as important as hands on skills are, the understanding of why those skills are employed is essential.
Learning the trades online is not only flexible for students but also extends the educational possibilities. It goes beyond:
- Trade-specific skills
- Career readiness
- Soft skills training
- Mentorship
This comprehensive approach ensures that students are equipped to learn a trade AND to succeed in their careers.
Utilizing Augmented reality (AR) for hands-on online training and critical thinking.
