Online enrollment is growing at a rapid rate, as is the technology that supports online instruction. Instructors need to have strategies that will help them to engage online learners as well as provide them instructional support when needed. This group is for online educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
As in everything, there is room for improvement so are the steps to get there.
The importance of feedback
It's important to ensure the students feel heard and seen. There is a lot you can learn from the students if communication is done properly.
Organize my online discussion in different ways
I learned about different teaching styles and how to help students be more engaged in learning. Depending on how information is being presented, will determine how well the students will learn the material.
The terminology has changed but we are layering the content and enhancing overall learning satisfaction/ease and the overall experience.
Comment on Matthew Corbin's post: One of the areas my school is greatly concerned about is student engagement. This will help me formulate plans to help with this area.
I like the strategy! It is a win-win for the instructor and the student. The goal is comprehension and the ability to critically think through information.
Comment on Lindsay Noelke's post:
Like you, I gained a lot from what I heard. I do plan to probably listen again and implement what I feel will work with my adult groups.
Comment on Kathy Barajas's post: I agree with the content presented. As you state, it puts the student in charge, but as the instructor, we still have the responsibility to guide the process. This means coming up with engagement methods.
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