Learning Activities | Origin: EL101
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Designing and Developing Online Courses --> Learning Activities
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Learning activities offer students opportunities in many respects to make the most of what they have just learned.Assignments, discussions, and email are excellent tools for online students, as they ensure continuous interaction between students and the instructor. Assigning reading pieces, posting questions, and organizing synchronous and asynchronous discussions—including by inviting guest speakers—are excellent ways to ensure that online learners continuously track their learning processes. I like the idea of inviting guest speakers and assigning questions that students can answer in various ways.
This module taught me that effective online learning activities must be carefully aligned with learning outcomes. Course content, assignments and discussions should be designed to help students achieve specific knowledge and skills rather than simply provide information.
In my teaching, I plan to combine synchronous and asynchronous activities. Live sessions will be used for discussions, guest speakers and collaborative problem-solving, while asynchronous resources will allow students to learn at their own pace. I will also regularly monitor student engagement to ensure that learners remain connected and supported throughout the course.
Synchronous and Asynchronous discussions to allow for own pace and staying on track
Interactive learning supports the desired learning outcome we aimed. A guest-lecturer is an attention keeping technique.
I learned how important it is to choose learning activities that match the course goals and keep students actively involved in an online environment. I also learned how traditional classroom instruction can be converted into online learning through thoughtful use of questioning, readings, guest lectures, and both synchronous and asynchronous discussions. I intend to apply these ideas by designing activities that encourage student participation, using online tools to support interaction, and creating a balanced mix of live and self-paced learning experiences.
I have to admit that I have never utilized guest speakers and i think this would be a great addition to my courses as there are so many possibilities.
I look forward to using extra media and guest speakers to engage the student and provide real world application of the concepts they are learning.
There are benefit to Synchronous and Asynchronous courses. Asynchronous allows courses to be completed at a learner's own pace, and is more learner centric. Synchronous courses can be more engaging, while allowing for guest lectures, and students interacting in real time.
I really liked the idea of incorporating guest speakers into the asynchronous learning. Before the guest comes to class to speak, a discussion board question could be created asking students what they would like the guest speaker to focus on or what question they would like to ask. That way the speaker can prepare before the class meeting and isn't put on the spot, which can be stressful for some people.
There are many ways to engage an audience in the fact that there isn't one single one that is the most effective, but a variety to effectively engage the student is a great way to ensure an active learning environment.
Este modulo da grandes ideas acerca de los posbibles recursos que se pueden utilizar de manera Asincronica y sincronica.
My institution recently authorized Perusal and I believe I will incorporate its use in future courses to leverage the synchronous chats/discussions mentioned in the second lesson. I believe traditional discussion are dated and have become "check-the-box" assignments and employing synchronous discussions with a tool like Perusal is a two-birds-one-stone situation - students engage with the material and in each other with a single assignment.
Aprendí que las actividades de un curso en línea no son elementos accesorios, sino el núcleo que permite transformar el contenido en experiencias significativas. Las actividades no solo amplían el conocimiento, sino que facilitan su comprensión. El diseño de dichas actividades debe estar alineado con las capacidades del LMS.
Comment on Mike Calendine's post: yes mike the work we give out is for good reason
Good online learning activities need to be clear, engaging, and directly tied to the course goals, and that using both synchronous and asynchronous discussions can really boost how students connect with the material.
I learned the benefits of both synchronous and asynchronous discussions. The young adults taking courses now seem to prefer asynchronous courses to perform tasks at their own speed and discretion
The young adults taking courses now seem to prefer asynchronous courses—do at their own pace around their work or family schedule. I found hybrid works better for heavier topics, where an instructor can explain difficult concepts. Finding a way to have that benefit incorporated into asynchronous learning would be valuable.
I learned from this module that asynchronous learning offers flexibility and self-paced access to course materials, allowing students to review content as often as needed to support understanding. However, without intentional engagement strategies, students can feel isolated, making regular check-ins and feedback especially important.
The module explained that most traditional learning activities can be accomplished in an online environment.
(Also there was a typo in the flashcard about reading skills)
