Janice Sinoski

I learned that providing prompt and meaningful feedback is essential to student advancement in online classes. I would provide a checklist so students can track their progress in the course and stay on track to meet all the requirements. I like the idea of creating and incorporating a course bot that answers FAQs too.

For those of you with years of online teaching experience, what has been your biggest challenge and how have you successfully dealt with the challenge?

Thanks,

Janice

In an asynchronous online course, both introverted and extroverted students can shine with their responses and have an equal ability to participate in all group actions in their own time. When designing an online course, I will ensure there will be multiple online group functions that will engage the students and let them show their individuality in how they meet the criteria for the assignment.

By taking the time to periodically and methodically review online assessment questions, instructors can design scenarios and case studies that help the students relate the content to real-world situations, therefore making the learning experience meaningful to them.

It is important for faculty to provide meaningful and individualized feedback to students throughout the course to guide the students in their learning. Feedback should be considered, such as a rubric or auditory feedback at the end of the learning process and immediate feedback if the students take interactive quizzes during the course. 

Faculty can create a good online learning environment by using student-centered and engaging learning strategies through the use of chat rooms, and discussion boards that provide clear instructions and keep students on task.

I work in higher education and have a class of 46 students in a foundation of nursing theory class. The students vary in age from 19-35 and I can see differences in work ethic and in the ability of the older students to remain focused. What are some of your best strategies for keeping the entire class engaged?

I see mixed reality as a means to offer students a variety of learning options to meet their learning needs. Funding for MR will continue to be a challenge. Perhaps education and large corporations can intersect to better prepare students by funding emerging technologies that will improve student outcomes and help create a more competent and confident workforce.