OZLEM ORHUN

I learned that critical thinking skills can benefit students' overall learning and help them become better thinkers. Instructors can support students by helping them develop critical thinking skills, which in turn enables them to become better problem solvers and enter their career paths equipped with the necessary skills. Instead of asking for simple answers, I plan to give assignments that require much deeper thinking. 
 
 

I learned that transforming traditional classroom activities begins with a shift in teacher attitudes that involves guiding students while enabling them to develop their creativity and continues with a transition to student-centered learning that allows students to take ownership of the information. Using active learning tools is a key element that an instructor can effectively use to encourage active learning. Rubrics in assignments help students understand expectations and ensure their learning is graded appropriately. Students can also use rubrics to evaluate their ability to successfully complete assignments. I will try to use rubrics in assignments more frequently.

I've learned that using active learning techniques in online classrooms can create internal and external barriers that limit successful implementation, such as instructors' difficulties in using active learning techniques, online students' misconceptions about active learning environment, organizational behaviors or access to available technology. Because this module summarizes these challenges, addresses them in detail, and outlines the key strategies for overcoming them, I plan to use it as a guide when teaching my online courses.

I learned that active learning guides students from passive listening to actively participating in the learning process. Student activity and participation are fundamental principles of active learning, encompassing actions such as speaking, listening, writing, reading, and reflecting on course materials, that greatly increase student interest, engagement, and motivation. To encourage greater participation, I plan to place more emphasis on creating more interactive content. After completing this module, I gained several ideas for enriching my course content to enhance students' learning processes in a more meaningful way. Since I'm halfway through this semester, I plan to implement this in the next semester.… >>>

Since online learning can be either synchronous or asynchronous, the engagement of online learners in the process must be achieved at both social and motivational levels. Regardless of which teaching method we employ—as we have learned from this module—student engagement is of paramount importance. Fundamentally, this engagement helps foster intrinsic motivation, enables students to maintain control over their learning processes, ensures that students remain active throughout the process, and lays the groundwork for a meaningful learning experience. With the aim of fostering greater engagement, I plan to devote more attention to creating more interactive content. After completing this module, I… >>>