Understanding Online Learning | Origin: EL201
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Online Communication: Engaging and Retaining Online Learners --> Understanding Online Learning
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Online learning is consistently growing in academic. The online student faces many challenges such as self management, time management, technological issues, and environmental distractions.
Online learning is not for everyone. And self assessment should be considered before enrolling in online courses.
I learned about new forms of plagiarism than what I previously encountered. One is that I learned students can use AI to evade plagiarism-detecting tools.
This section demonstrates that online students are rarely traditional students. Instead, they are often students who are juggling work and familial responsibilities. Also, these students are generally trying to advance their careers rather than start their career paths
Students having the flexibility to complete work in a self directed approach can help with individuals personal life.
Understanding how a student learns and communicates helps educators to better assist. Online learning has grown and achieved great success with many learners and educators. Making a work, home and school life achievable to advance in our careers.
Communication is the key to mentorship of online learners
This module has helped me learn that communication and online learning can be awesome to aid in increasing the mentorship with students. This way it will encourage retention with the students to achieve their academic and professional goals in timely efficient manners. While technology can be an adjustment as it is rapidly changing it can also be a helpful tool for instructors and students.
This module helped me understand that online learning had a rapid increase and has now become normal. Although it is normal, us, as educators must pay attention to certain characteristics. So that we are able to guide our students
Online learning has vastly grown over the years which has become somewhat of a competition between providers that utilize an online learning structure. It is vital that any institution separates themselves accordingly to provide what they feel a student in their program will need to be successful.
To understand different struggles of online learners and to communicate often to assist the students. To make sure they are citing things properly in APA format so we can help alleviate plagiarism.
Communication is very important in mentoring students
That communication is very important. How you communicate plays a large roll in how students learn. Finding ways to keep them engaged.
Using technology correctly has been a game changer for online students. Knowing the correct ways to cite information, complete research assignments, and time management all aid in the success of the student’s ability to properly retain new information.
At the end of the day it comes down to promoting student success through rewards and connection. Being present, being clear, and being supportive. That's what my students deserve, whether they are in the classroom or online.
Technology helps prepare students for both the classroom and the salon environment. With these skills students are able to complete online theory, submit videos of practical skills, research beauty topics, collaborate with classmates, and practice time management and communication skills.
I learned so much on how students take in information. The most effective way to learn is when support is built around the students and how they learn. Online classes is a convenient way to have flexible appointment slots or, brief video call, an email. Online students must manage their own time and motivation, so knowing there are many different ways of learning can help a teacher help a student be successful.
That less then 20% of students are traditional students. online learning gives them the flexibility to still do their daily responsibilities
Engaging with online students is essential for successful learning.
