Managing the E-Learning Environment | Origin: EL102
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Online Teaching Techniques --> Managing the E-Learning Environment
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This module reinforced the important role online instructors play in supporting student retention and success. By maintaining regular communication, monitoring engagement, providing timely support, and helping students overcome academic, personal, or technical challenges, instructors can create a more connected learning environment and reduce attrition. These strategies are valuable for promoting student persistence and achievement in online education.
Online learning may be difficult for certain individuals, as an online instructor it is our job to make sure our E-learners understand the material and I also picked up on that online is not much different than an in person class. You will still have the different variation of learners online as you would in person.
When teaching independent vs dependent learners they will do better in certain assignments compared to others
Teaching independent and dependent learners learn different categories of people and the way they learn and adapt to different approaches
Managing the e-learning environment is important and there are multiple items that should be considered for documentation purposes such as behavior management of difficult learners and what needs to be include in the documentation.
From this module, I learned:
- Strategies to minimize student attrition.
- Challenges to managing the e-learning environment.
Managing an online classroom environment requires the following:
1) a clear set of objectives
2) teaching dependent and independent learners
Students bring different backgrounds, experiences, strengths, and preferences to the learning environment, which can influence how they engage with and process information.
This is the most interesting module I have read, covering the various ways to store information regarding student interactions, as well as methods for communicating with and counseling students. Most impressive are the strategies for managing undesirable behavior; since online courses can embolden students to lash out at peers or even the instructor, one must consider various options to maintain a proper classroom environment. Strategies to minimize student attrition are also crucial. I plan to apply these insights to my new responsibilities at the start of the semester.
Watching for different learners and stepping in when needed to encourage participation OR limit participation by those monopolizing conversations and discussions is an important part of facilitation for online classes.
It is important to lay out directions online very clearly and easily to understand due to many different types of learners, we want to keep students engaged. Also we have to be aware that as an instructor we may get a lot of emails from students asking questions, so we will have to know how to maintain that and answer them.
Maintain regular communication with students, follow their progress, encourage participation and completion of materials, help guide the students to technology help, connect with students, manage conflict, deal with different behaviours.
Learning environments can be as diverse as their participants and require instructor moderation and influence. Students often benefit from guidance and reminders to help ensure they meet requirements.
I learned you must engage student to participate and be more involved.
I learned that it is important to reach out to students to keep them engaged in the course discussions.
Communication throughout the course is crucial to keeping students on track and motivated.
Communication is such a valuable tool in the online environment. Consistent communication in clear ways can help students and instructors gain rapport with each other and over time this can develop into a sense of trust that learning is the most important aspect.
This course helped identify ways that e-learners could complicate online classes.
Managing behavioral issues are perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of an educator's role. This module was helpful in describing different, potential scenarios and giving specific examples of how to address them appropriately.
In the beginning of the school term a professor should always communicate objectives, expected standards and establish parameters to ensure the learning environment is respectful, encourages confidence and empowers critical thinking. Additionally, airing frustrations and comments that do not encourage knowledge of the curriculum should be discussed outside of class time.
