I think engaging all different types of learners is beneficial for online classes. It keeps the students interested and looking forward to what the next assignment entails.
Hello everyone,
In this module, I learned the importance of designing online learning experiences that integrate both synchronous and asynchronous strategies, with clear structure, student-centered activities, and meaningful interactions. I will especially focus on reinforcing the use of guest speakers, as they add real-world value to the content and increase student engagement. I will continue applying these strategies to build more dynamic, inclusive, and effective learning environments.
Wishing you all great success in the next modules!
There are benefits to having a traditional instructor engaging in the classroom as student/instructor interaction is fluent. However, since the netplosion of the 1990s the internet has really taken a critical turn shaping our lives from everything we do in everyday life.
So hearing that these engagements now have labels it really started to sink in as to how beneficial it could be for me to exchange with my group of students on a daily basis.
While synchronous interactions involve a zoom meeting with everyone on board for example. Asynchronous is the standard email system where checking emails is critical for advancing in the course of the class syllabus.
Comment on Huda Shahab's post: Nice input and well stated example. I can liken it to my church group zoom meeting with many international attendees there on the chat.
There are many benefits to both synchrony and asynchrony courses. Student engagement is a key element to both course structures. The difference is the real-time application. Also, guest speakers in both course structures have a positive influence. It enforces the relevance of the subject matter and relates it to real life applications. Great way to increase student motivation and engagement.
Online learning is really good but students need more stimuli to keep them engaged in continual learning.
Online learning has advanced significantly, bridging the gap with traditional face-to-face environments. Today, students and instructors can connect, collaborate, and interact seamlessly, regardless of geographical distance or time constraints.
I have learned the difference of asynchronous and synchronous discussion. Synchronous discussion is a lively discussion being conducted during the class i.e the chat box where students ask questions or interact with the instructor. Synchronous discussion is those discussion questions that are posted by instructors for students to answer during the allowed period.
I have learned that the teaching-learning process has become more integral that one I had as student. Technological innovation has allowed students to have time, options, opportunities and novelties, at their own pace and responsability. Likewise, the combination of synchronous and asynchronous provides enormous advantages for training with more resources. Likewise, form me as a teacher, it invites me to be more creative in order to keep the students interest.
I learned the importance of the different types of discussions, interactions and communications.
It is important to have engagement for questions and conversations, organization, hyperlinks for reading materials, and learning activities.
I intent to remember that, even if students attend an asynchronous learning environment, it is important to maintain frequent, or regular communication with them so they do not fall behind or feel left out. I do not want to risk any student falling behind because I failed to reach out to them or recognize they were struggling.
Lo aprendido en este módulo es de como el aprendizaje en línea cuenta con varias facilidades como ser la modalidad sincrónica y asincrónico como un aprendizaje basado en la autonomía, tomando en cuenta la clase en un entorno en línea ya sea mediante reuniones con el instructor o mediante los contenidos ya establecidos donde toma la decisión en qué momento estudiar y progresar a su propio ritmo.
Utilizar un enfoque combinado de las clases sincrónicas y asincrónicas para que cumpla con la satisfacción de las necesidades de aprendizaje y que el estudiante no se sienta aislado en su proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Interesante la estrategia de profesores invitados, esto beneficia a que los estudiantes mantengan un interés elevado en el curso, permitiéndose realizar preguntas y recibir conocimiento de un profesional especializado en el área de interés.
The interactions in online learning need to be as close as possible to what the student would experience in a face to face classroom setting. This can be done through engaging students in a variety of question styles that both engage and guide the student. Having a guest speaker is a great way to add a real life experience aspect to the online class. Providing opportunities for both live discussions (as would take place in a brick and mortar classroom), as well as asynchronous discussing (going at the learner's pace to fit their life) are both ways to provide opportunities for online learners to expand what they have learned in the class.
me llamo la atención lo del profesor invitado y el envío de preguntas antes , para que se formule un estudio del tema a mayor profundidad por parte del estudiantes y si saca mas provecho a sus conocimiento
Great module! I learned that Socrates was well-known for high level critical thinking questions and the politicians did not approve. I also learned the differences and similarities and/or replacement of a ground-based course compared to a live course.
I think I am going to start incorporating guest speakers into the clinical setting and lecture setting
I like the idea of doing a virtual tour with an online class
