This module was about establishing an online learning community, and the neccessary tools needed to make it accessible. I learned that community collaboration is essential. You need to make the students feel secure in sharing their ideas and opinions with one another. You can do by providing several different types of communication streams. This is vital to properly building activities and reaching expected outcomes.
A detailed, interactive syllabus is essential to an effective online course. The students will be able to access it time and time again as it is subject to change as students make suggestions.
Scaffoldingis important to build upon the students knowlege and skills
On line classes, just like face to face, have individual dynamics that need to be assessed and catered to in order to have a successful community. Instructors must be willing to be active or take a back seat and facilitate depending upon the group. Scaffolding is so important to assure students are able to take the most from the class.
I learned the vital importance of scaffolding in the online learning environment. Students learn not only from previous assignments but also by incorporating prior knowledge/skills into the mix.
I learned the importance of a Q&A section not only to save time and reduce frustrations for the student, but also the instructor. I plan on adding a Q&A section to all of my online classes.
Making sure your course builds upon itself and use different forms of communication to make sure you are meeting all students where they feel the most comfortable.
this module was very important. The dynamic syllabus is one of the key,because it help ensure specific and effective communication in online courses
A good syllabus is important for an online course. Scaffolding of knowledge is also important.
A variety of Web-based tools allows for synchronous and asynchronous interaction. Examples include chat rooms, document collaboration, picture sharing, Web editing, journaling, etc.
I learned there is a difference in a "flat" syllabus and one used for an online course. The dynamic syllabus can be changed and is interactive.
I learned that creating a dynamic syllabus will help students have access to relevant information. Having information in an interactive live form, aids students to decrease time finding important information and decreases frustration. Scaffolding is important becau it bui on students prior knowledge and helps with creating a learning foundation.
Scaffolding is syllabus based. This module has shown me the importance of continuing updated and modification of you syllabus.
Use website tools specially i2s is the main key to be a great online instructor.
Communication and collaboration are essential. Students must feel like they belong. Use web based tools to allow for interaction when planning course. Make it clear int eh syballus means of communication used in the course. Students need to learn with nor from technology.
Everyone learns at a different pace. Giving everyone the tools to buit their scaffold to match their learing skills is essential for each indivdual to succeed.
After reviewing this module, I have learned that commuincation with students is the best way to succeed in online learning. All students communicate differently; however, finding the way they communicate individually will help them succeed.
I learned about scaffolding and how it provides structure for student learning and focus for student activities.
I have done the "flat line" syllabus for the face to face class rooms, but see the need and will work on a more dinamic syllabus.
I like the idea of providing a reward for good participation.
