Create a positive learning experience with yur students.
I learned that not only should I post a biography of myself, but I should also have students post a brief biography so that I can get to know them and other students can get to know each other as well. I had not thought about students being in different time zones, so I will consider that when setting up office hours.
I have always felt like it was important to get to know your students and I will continue to get to know them. Even online!
Providing students with knowledge of of the teachers experience and content within the course. Sharinf of ideas and experiences are important.
I feel like this particular module was a little irrelevant to my specific situation because I have already been in the classroom with my students and built understanding and expectations with my kids. I have spent 7 months building relationships with them and we have a complete understanding of authority and classroom structure. Although I already have these things, this module can be helpful to me with deciding different ways to be supportive to my students during this COVID-19 span.
Reply to Stephanie Foster's post:Hi Stepahnie,
I think it is indeed a good idea to add a brief bio and profile picture to the instructor's credentials. The students are given opportunity to do thesame. This helps class members to know each other and be more comfortable.
Hi Dough,
You are right. When students know about their instructor, it gives them sense og direction and they realize someone care and is watching
Just like in class teaching it is all about relationships!
I have learned that it is important to create a positive learning enviroment for my students. Getting to know each student, and what I can provide to better assist them with their online learning experience. It is crucial to their learning environment, to get to know each other through a short Bio, that way your students will know that you are approachable, and feel comfortable coming to you with questions about their assignments.
This section talked about the importance to build a relationship with the students from the beginning of the class. First, give them your biography of your academic accomplishments and experience. Then, students first assignment is to provide you with a bio. Teacher needs to reach out personally to each student within the first week. Also, maintain set office hours and provide constant feedback and encouragement to your students.
Projecting Your Presence-making your students comfortable and secure that you will be supportative and truley want their success. Answersing their queries in a timely manner with constructive feedback.
Help foster a positive and trusing learning environment by posting a bio of your credentials and work experience, along with a photo. Having the students do the same provides the instructor with valuable infromation with which to connect with their students.
I learned that it is a good idea to research the students beforehand and to send an individual email to each student to welcome them to the course. I am going to start doing that. I also am going to start using my Instructor Virtual Office space to ask them questions about studying and managing being a student so that they can see that I am here to support them mentally, emotionally, etc.
In order to build a community of learners in your online course, you need to have good rapport with the students. One way to build good rapport is through sharing a biography of yourself and then having students post a biography. I will apply my learning by using this strategy in my online course.
I have always used break out sessions for students to get to know each other during the 1st week of a traditional class and I have always given a brief summary of myself. I learned that having students doing a biography on themselves in an on line setting is not only acceptable, but a great a tool for students to learn about each other as well as me getting to know my students.
I think the most powerful thing I learned in this module is to have each student post a short biography of themselves. This will be particularly beneficial to the class we will start online vs. the other group that has already had in class time with the instructor.
What have you learned from this module and how do you intend to apply it? Take a few minutes to post your response and learn more from your peers.
Discussion Board.
I learned it is essential to apply classroom strategies in the same matter as if I was teaching a face-to-face class. I learned there are three essential things I can do to help my students and myself as an instructor and they are projecting my presence, projecting my authority, and establishing relationships. These three things are attributes used in face-to-face classrooms as well. I would apply all these strategies in an online learning environment with my students. I enjoy engaging with my students and I like knowing things about them, so the establishing relationships bullet points are very good things to implement.
Evonne Dantzler
I learned the importance of having a biography with both academic achievements and professional experience. Currently I do read all of my students profiles and will bring up their experiences as I discuss certain topics.
It is important to build relationships even with online learning
Reply to Lianna Dasilva's post:Yes, Lianna. It does indeed. They see you as a "real" person and "not as a robot." It "humanizes" the course and I find decreases student anxieties.
