Engaging students in a productive and meaningful manner that facilitates active and engaged communications is indeed the basis of online learning. While most of burdeon for creating and maintaining this environment falls on the course designer / course instructor, students too have a highly active role in making that environment a success through timely written and verbal communications, as well as following the course or program guidelines.
For me, this is a good reminder about how to communicate online and which characteristics to foster and encourage in my students. It's a good reminder to look at their motivation and consider that before I respond to their communications, especially those that are not positive.
In order to avoid misinterpretation, communication between instructors and students should be clear and concise to speak to different generations of students.
Having clear guidelines for participation is always a good idea for instructors. Students learn to work I2S, S2S & S2I with civility and courteousy and are able to maintain the learning objectives. I feel the instructor can actually be more hands-on in guiding students toward civility which makes the focus on content not "personalities."
In this module it mentioned what qualities students need to become successful. The same standards and more applies to instructors. If instructors expect students to abide by rules then the instructor should remodel the rules plus demonstrate qualities they want students to adhere.
Yes you can tell the students or try to motivate them, but they need to have some grit and self desire to do online classes or even in-person classes.
I really enjoyed learning about the different communication styles of the different generations. I know it's a generalizaiton, but it is still helpful.
I will incorporate these techniqus demonstrated when communicating with my students from different generations.
Students must be self-motivated (which can be difficult for students especially teenagers who may also be working), self-disciplines (they must know when to complete assignments and know when to ask for help), able to manage their time (this can be hard because they are teenagers and some still have a hard time managing their social life and school) , and my competent in computer skills (like attaching files, using word) and they must also be team players.
I learned about how the different generations may experience online learning which will help me to differentiate instruction and communicate more effectively with all students.
Studnets engagement is vital to successful online learning. Communication is super important from/for the students and instructors.
I hadn't really thought about different generations communicating in an online course. So, as an online instructor, it will be even more vital to model and thoroughly explain assignments and course requirements.
Online courses meet the needs of a variety of students as they are building basic skills, increasing skills for employment, and/or continuing to be active lifelong learners.
I found it helpful when told to suggest discussion boards (questions about course content, assignments, and projects) and when to suggest private email (questions about grades or personal issues). I will stick to this when teaching an online class.
In this module I learned the differences between generations as applied to technological use. In an online course setting if these differences are not identified and addressed the communication process can suffer greatly. This could be in I2S, S2I, and even S2S communication depending on the course. I will use this to seek out and identify these potential differences at the beginning of courses, as part of beginning of class biography assignments. This will help to ensure there are no generational communication barriers throughout the course.
Identification of the student's identity or background is essential for effective communication.
I think it was interesting how the different generations process the online work.A clear syllabus is extremely important to avoid misunderstaandings.
A student's age and generational characteristics can play a part on how well-prepared one is for online class communication. Possibly a mini-session of technology review including emailing, texting, posting comments etc would be beneficial for student success.
Understanding the knowledge of depth your students have will assist us in knowing the communication language that needs to be given. Giving the proper form of communication will ensure understanding and clarity from our students.
Acoe of communication provides clear expectations for all parties no matter the age or position.
Diffrent methods of how online instructors can be aware of the diffrent generations that are taking their online course. I did not even give this any consideration. I will be better perpared to adjust my teaching and ready for any questions that may arise due to this.
