With online learning courses, it can be difficult for instructors to make their students feel like there is a real person teaching them. I will be learning how to make them feel my presence in a number of ways, including engaging with them and projecting presence and authority through the tools of the online learning system. These include interacting with student in the discussion forums, having a lively presence in the live session meetings, and being available to answer any questions and concerns.
It is interesting to understand the similarity in the way we can project ourselves in a face-to-face course and an online course. One learning is to seek to empathize with the student from the presentation of the biographies to make them feel confident. A great strategy.
I have learned the importance of being present for my students and to build a good student-instructor relationship. Therefore, I will make sure to engage my students in discussions and conversations so that I may have the opportunity to learn more about them and where they are at in the course. I will also make sure to learn about my student's expectations with the course so that I may be able to guide them in a proper manner.
Realmente muy complacida con el curso, en la medida que avanzo certifico que proyectar la presencia del docente en el entorno virtual es muy distinta a la presencialidad.
Gestionar el aula debe incorporar una serie de elementos que van mucho más allá del conocimiento y credenciales, es tambien mirar al otro desde sus potencialidades y posibilidades de mejora. Es organizar el trabajo académico tomando en cuenta, diferencias horarias, por ejemplo.
La autoridad del docente en el entorno virtual implica desde mi humilde visión y por lo que he aprendido en este curso de que el alumno se sienta acompañado en su proceso de forma coherente, y empática.
Seguimos avanzando.
I learned that the CMS is a technological mediation that shares similar characteristics to traditional pedagogy where the teacher projects his presence and authority based on his academic and professional biography. This makes it possible to create and follow a learning community where students know each other and feel supported in the objectives of the Course.
A good way to connect with students and get to know each other is by posting a short biography and aske the to do the same. This strategy may also contribute to build or strengthen teachers´ authority
Es importante entablar una relación empática con el alumno, aunque las formas y los medios de expresión son diferentes al presencial, cada detalle ayuda a establecer, concretar y mantener una comunicación con los estudiantes. La presencia debe ser constante, sin ejercer presión pero si mantener una conducta concreta y sostenida con todo el grupo y con cada alumno en lo particular
In this module I learned that I must interact with students in a respectful and professional manner, with the purpose of guaranteeing that they are immersed in the learning process.
Communicating with students about my credentials, my work history, and my hobbies will allow students to have respect and confidence in me. By knowing about me students may have an opening for discussions.
It is also important that I am present within the class and in class in office hours.
Relations are crucial in any teaching environment. "The one-on-one relationships that you have with your students, and the trust, respect, and consideration that you show towards them during every instructional session comprise the core of an energized classroom -- one geared toward promoting an enriched, meaningful, and dynamic learning experience."
I agree with all of my colleagues here. It is not new to me the importance of starting with sharing the credentials and experience, but I loved how this lesson emphasized its importance and also for the learners to share their experiences too
Its good to build a healthy relationship with your students and start calling them by their names, by choosing the positive words, even your tune.
"If you want to make minor changes in your life, work on your behavior. But if you want to make significant, quantum breakthroughs, work on your paradigms."-Stephen R. Covey
Establish one-on-one relationship with each student. Be available and responsive to students throughout the course; provide feedback to questions/inputs NLT 24 hours after students post them.
I have learned to write a bio about myself so that students can trust in my ability to instruct them and also relate to me as a person not just someone behind a program.
As an instructor, projecting presence is another way of encouraging engagement from the learners, which supports their success. It provides instructors with more teaching opportunities and students who feel supported are usually more motivated and perform better.
This module taught how important it is to create a relationship with your students. Share your nursing experience and question the class individually to obtain information about each student.
This module focused on engaging with students in a virtual environment. In order to do so, it is important to establish yourself as a subject matter expert through experience and education, to engage with the class in a supportive manner and provide continual, personalized communication.
Sharing a brief bio is an easy and effective way of providing a professional connection between learner and faculty. Having a brief bio submitted from the learner can also add key insights as to what may better motivate them.
Giving the students a brief introduction to yourself is a great way to share your experience, how you were once a student, and that throughout life we continue to learn. I encourage the students to open up a little about themselves as well to try to "get to know" them. I have also shared stories from my experiences that pertain to what we are learning. This gives them an idea of what they may see in their professional experience.
Short biography about the students and instructor are important step.
