Students need to be able to work and learn- not be bogged down by technical issues and overwhelmed by work load.
I feel a little bit overwhelmed with the idea of delivering the content, managing all the discussions, providing feedback, and then somehow translating this all to the gradebook accurately and in a timely manner. At this time I don't feel competent enough in my CMS to even kow where to begin with this.
There was a lot covered in this section. Setting up a good filing system to find the infomation you want when you want it is key. Great information on supporting students, counseling them, prodding them; there is much to being an online instructor. I had not known of the disruptors and intimidators. There is much to keep up with!
Don't count on students coming to you with the problems, you need to look for them. A good organizational system, simple but enforceable, can make a big difference in workload for the teacher throughout the course. Be as clear as you can be about course requirements, throughout the time of the course.
The challanges that face some online students are some of the same challanges that would face a ground student, with the exception of technical chanllanges.
Instructors must stay proactive in their students activities in-order to identify early if their is a conflict of time, technical issue, overwork or alienation. All student have learning personalities, and some will become distractions to the class if not handled early.
Providing multi ways for students to communicate with the instructor is important. Keep in mind a student's privacy by keeping personal emails private or ask for permission to share.
This section was extremely helpful to assist me with identifying that types of students I am dealing with just based on the reasons they provide for not being able to complete their work. I learned that their are many types of learners and they can tend to hide even greater with distance learning. We have to give each student a different level of attention and be firm with the not so adequate behaviors.
This course section provided challenges that can arise in conducting an online course, and potential conflicts that may occur. This provided techniques to utilize to resolve the conflict and help in overcoming challenges to help our students succeed in the online course module. In developing skills to resolve potential conflicts will help in better supporting the students in the online course module.
Keeping records of everything and identifying problems early on seems to be the key in managing students in an online environment. Organization is key.
An effective teacher must possess and implement tradtional on site classroom management and for the E-learning environment as well. Whether traditional classroom or E-learn, there will be conflicts. Module provides "how to" when issues, behavior problems, attrition arise. Good note of advise from this module is to document all email and private chat with students.
I like the idea of giving students multiple way to communicate. Both with a forum and a chat as well. Email can be used for more one on one. I will also set up a one on one zoom sessions as well if the students want to communicate on a one-on one or small group session.
Good communication is critical. Keeping students on task and topic is important and stopping issues early. Knowing that there are different types of learners is helpful in e-learning environment as well.
I learned that I need to effectively organize my storage of classwork, emails and other student submissions and interactions. This is to respond effectively and address different student participation styles for the best student and class outcomes. When I teach online I will need some checklists to be sure the stuctures necessary for a great online class on in place.
I learned that there are always different types of students, students who want to participate and those that don't, and those that don't understand how to particapte in a discussion with effective communication. This module helped to understand the different learning types, and how to guide them in a positive way without being overly judgemental or harsh on the student, but how to provide constructive feedback to help them in their online educational journey.
Reinforcing the students code of conduct, and online participation rules are essential to the students success in the online classroom.
This section I learned that organization and set parameters are very important. Communication also key as it is in may other forms of education.
Managing student behaviors is crucial in order to facilitate learning for all students and an effective way to communicate with students for all matters is email, preferably the school's email,
Learning how to keep course records, communication with the students, dealing with different types of students and behaviors and minimizing student attrition rate and help them stay with the course. The whole point is to make sure we are making any and all efforts to control and communicate with the student.
Online Teaching Techniques --> Managing the E-Learning Environment
E-mail is the most convenient way to respond to learners, but organization and detail with record keeping is key. The real challenge for any of us is when and what intervention is warranted. When in doubt, seek your administration for guidance; remember always keep a record of all communication.
