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Esther Pearson
Esther Pearson

What catches a Learners' Attention?

I am contemplating what is the best method to engage learners. The first thought that comes to mind, is to use a scaffolding technique such that you take a topic in which a student has an interest and then build a project or assignment around it. What do you think of that idea? Do you have other ideas?
Karen Juchniewicz
Karen Juchniewicz

Projecting instructor presence

Presence of the instructor is an absolute must so that student's feel that they are in a "community" that is active and controlled. The instructor must always maintain a professional student/teacher relationship making very sure to keep things professional and not personal.
Karen Juchniewicz
Karen Juchniewicz

Discussion Forums

I believe this will be a challenge for some students, but at they continue to engage in discussion forums they will become more proficient at communicating effectively. It will also give the student time to really think of what they would like to say and not be intimidated to share it.
Maria Martinez
Maria Martinez

E-Learning

I still say classrom setting is the best.
Maria Martinez
Maria Martinez

Engaging Learners

Graet topic. What is the best method for engaging students in a classroom?
Maria Martinez
Maria Martinez

On line leanibg

Well, at this point I still do better attending a classroom. on-line learning can be difficult for some students. Much better to have a face to face lecture and interaction based on topic.
Maria Martinez
Maria Martinez

On line instructor

Helpful information, I enjoy reading the different teaching techniques and ways to interact with different kinds of students.
Esther Pearson
Esther Pearson

Determining Revision Improvements

In some instances students are asked to make revisions or improvements on their essay assignments. What techniques do you use to check the revisions have been made? Are their file comparisons or editing tracking features that you use?
matthew Bilden
matthew Bilden

Somewhat disruptive students

I have noticed many of the disruptive students are disruptive not because they are trying to be but because they have already recieved this information and are somewhat bored. What I try to do is include their knowledge and understaing of the subject matter into the class discussion and usually their attitude becomes much better. What other methods are being used for this situation?
matthew Bilden
matthew Bilden

Information Storage

I utilize the content portion of the Portal for storing large amounts of information for students to study online. Some of the files must be zipped because of the large file size. Most students cam access this but some cannot. Is there a larger storage area than the portal here at Brown for instructors and students to utilize?
matthew Bilden
matthew Bilden

Blended classes

If you have taught a blended class, do you feel the students get more out of the online portion or the in class portion?
matthew Bilden
matthew Bilden

Online Instruction

If tests are administered online, how can the instructor be certain the person taking the test is doing so in an academically honest manor?
Matthew Willard
Matthew Willard

Evaluations

I think that a combination of written anonymous student evaluations with interviews of students are key. Also as a professor it is always pretty clear to me whether i have done a good job or not...so an objective self evaluation is critical as well.
Matthew Willard
Matthew Willard

Creating an online course

I think that the three things that i am most concerned about when developing an online course for students is 1) their ability to understand what is required of them, 2) making sure that the course material is easily found and easily recognized and 3) that i have as much opportunity as possible to "interact" with them through a variety of media.
Emily Warner
Emily Warner

feedback

Sometimes I have a hard time with feedback. I dont want to drag a student down but I want to get the message to them that they need to improve on the assignment. How do you tell a student they need to improve the quality of work they are submitting without them feeling like they did nothing right? I give feedback for all submission, however, I get a little hestitant when it may sound negative...just because I do not want to discourage them.
Emily Warner
Emily Warner

Creating good student online

I think it is important to create a successful student online and consider the same services you would give a ground student. I find that the more I communicate with students and show that I am invested in what they want, I get a better response. I do this online by having good discussion and checking in with students who need support.
Martha Davis
Martha Davis

Weekly Live Chats

The colleges I teach for require weekly live chats, but do not require the students to attend, so needless to say I have very few students attend. Has anyone else had the same experience? How do you entice the students to attend if it is not a requirement?
Jeff Kemmerer
Jeff Kemmerer CHEP

I said QUIET!!!!!!!

It's funny to me that some times in a class room when you ask a question (especially if its a general question) everyone in the class answers at the same time. I've had better conversations at a Sammy Hagar concert!!! :) I can see where this information could not only work on the net but in the class room as well.
Martha Davis
Martha Davis

Engaging you online students

I would love to hear some of your techniques to engage your online students that have worked well for you. Here is a template for a jeopardy game that I found was fun for "Live Chats!" http://www.jmu.edu/madison/teacher/jeopardy/jeopardy.htm
Amy Ehl
Amy Ehl

Communicating with your students weekly

I have found that calling each of my students one time a week has made a difference in my class. Not all of them will answer my calls but I still leave a voicemail and follow up with an email letting them know how they are doing in the class and offing all the help and support they need. I even found that some of my procrastinators are turning in assignments on time now because I have taken the time to build a relationship with them. Are there any other suggestions on how to retain students and keep them motivated?