Engaging with students at the beginning of class enables you to learn more about your students, and thus be better equipped to meet their specific learning needs.
Don't forget the importance of having a positive working relationship with your students. This will teach them mutual respect and let them work more positively in the classroom.
It is important to arrive early on the first day and learn about student's names.
It is key to engage with students so that they feel comfortable and more willing to participate in class
I realized some of the inherent weaknesses of a 100% online program.
I realized how much is lost when a class is 100% online.
Create and introduction plan and don't rush. Create a comfortable setting/environment and get to know students.
Be open and inviting to students upon first meeting to ease their anxiety and hopefully let them know that you care about each of them and their success in the course.
I think our jobs as the professor is to make the 1st time meeting the most comfortable but yet make sure to get the point across about classroom respect, and rules along with what our educational journey! I know my students always thank me for doing this and I am proud to say it has worked for me for many many years!!
This may be the most important thing, the impression you make for the students after seeing them for the first time. This will alleviate the stranger feeling they get from meeting someone for the first time. I am a charismatic person so I think that my students will relate to me.
The importance of knowing students names to connect with them. Additionally, understanding that students want to have a sense of comfort in the ability to succeed in the course and towards their career after leaving class.
My takeaway is the importance of putting the students at ease- learn names, engage class, make myself seem relatable and capable, clearly define objectives and expectations
Getting to know the students and them to know each other allows them to be comfortable when leaving the class, and having upfront expectations allows them to know that they have the ability to do well in the class.
Learn everyone's name as soon as you can, be flexible in your discussion and give students extra time to respond to questions, as the topics are new to them.
It is important to introduce yourself first - and then follow up with student's introductions.
Engage with the students and be sure to learn names and review course.
I learned it is important for everyone to introduce themselves. This helps everyone to get to know one another and alleviate any anxiousness.
Listen to the student and let the student know you care. Allow the student to make their own decisions.
I think as a student, learning to relax the nerves and help build friendships between classmates and trust in instructors, it fosters an open learning environment
I like working off of lists already but I did learn a few more tools to use the first day of class.
