Christina Iselhart

Active learning has a place in today's educational experience. With the advent of online courses and a new generation of online learners going back to basics is critical. In learning how to work with peers students are able to engage and work together. The reflections and peer responses are are great way to learn to communicate respectfully. 

Comment on Meaghan Harvley's post: I agree allowing students the chance to work in groups has helped with the overall concepts on some topics. 

Some key take aways I have with the concept of active learning are remembering that depending on the content some students may retain more information in groups with their peers. While I believe the instructor/facilitator review has a place, students being able to work in groups does in my opinion help with retaining the overall concepts. With technology advances and more classes being available online there is a place for interactive competitive games. Students seem to really enjoy them. My question is with classes that require in person attendance how can we bring back students engagement in the classroom when… >>>

Understanding that the students need to not only be active but interacting is important. Allowing for adequate time for studying and using different methods of study guides or activities. 

Comment on LORI PUTNAM-DUBY's post: This comment is insightful in that I also would think the younger students would be more tech savvy. Something to think about. 

This module emphasizes students utilizing the online resources to their benefit. Continued online learning and skills will be required from online courses. The difference between social media and social networking will be given. 

This module emphasized the importance of communication and having the students work in groups. Understanding the that constant communication will be important. Supporting students through online engagement through various forms such as forums and group posts. 

The importance of following school policy in communication. 

The difference between syncronous and asyncronous. Keeping students engaged.