posting your own biography to show your academic credentials and educational experience and getting the biographies from the students will allow the students to interact effectively with the instructor. and also responding to the students in a timed manner is important for an effective e-learning.
I really appreciate the part about building relationships with the students. I think a combination of having the student post their biography (with the suggested structure) will be helpful.
For adult learners, I think the question regarding what led them to take this course is extremely important. Adults have many reasons for taking courses. For example, it may be that the person wants to get a better job (with a sense of urgency). For others (i.e. older people who are retired), it may be an opportunity for socialization. Understanding this is crucial to serving them as an instructor.
I also think sending the personal email within the first week is extremely powerful. From this, the student will know that they have an instructor who is listening to them (i.e. ref from their biography) and that really cares about the student's progress. This will give the student a peace of mind about the class. It will also encourage them to work hard and to do well. Indeed, this interaction has the potential to develop a relationship that will endure through the class. It is a way of "paying forward" the relationship - making it easier for the instructor to address potential difficulties in the event difficulties surface later.
We want to be professional, but also show our students that we are human. When they get to know us a little bit, perhaps they will look forward to class more and be willing to reach out to us with questions.
One on one relationships are important in the classroom and online. In order to get to know learners and for learners to get to know eachother online, is by having each learner write a biography.
You must assert your presence in an online classroom. Let students know that you are present and available for questions and discussions. Present students with a headshot and biography. Ask for a short biography from each student so that you can better understand their personal learning style and objectives.
Students want to know your background and it can help them connect to you. Sending personalized messages to students can help them feel your presence as the teacher and that they are not alone in the process.
Learning from your stuents personally can build a better relationship with them and help you learn different teaching techniques.
I alsways considered a biography a way to pat oneself on the back. I never considered it as a tool that can be used to introduce yourself to your students and get a better understanding of your students and where they are coming from. I am already thinking of ways to incorporate biographies into my course.
I liked that the course mentioned to make it a personal experience for the student. I also learned about list your credentials and even hobbies to break the ice and engage the students in the online platform. This builds trust and which opens up the door for the entire term.
I appreciate the idea of a discussion board post with the student's biography. Additionally I like the idea of the 1st day and 1st week messages to students and attaching my biography as well.
It is important that students know my credentials as their instructure so that they have the confidence and understanding that I have the subject matter expertise in the content that I will be delivering.
One of the most effective ways to begin building an e-learning community is to ask students to post a short biography of themselves.
I appreciated the suggestion given to develop rapport with students by having students post their biographies.
Four popular and effective ways of projecting your presence in an e-learning environment are:
- Initiate, lead, monitor, and manage synchronous discussion sessions.
- Oversee team projects.
- Participate in asynchronous discussion forums by offering your response to the discussion question and sharing with all participants a summary of their contributions.
- Answer student queries and provide informative and constructive feedback in a timely manner. A 24- hour turnaround time is generally acceptable.
Introduction of self and having students introduce themselves is important in establishing rapport.
how it is important be manage your classroom and be supportive
Lots of good tactics and practices.
I learned that letting each student see all of each other's biographical information builds a more cohesive class.
I learned that it is important to have a prescence and let the student know who I am. It is also important to get to know the student so they feel comfortable with you as well. Your prescence in the discussion board should not overwhelm but help inform.
I was surprised at how responsive students were to open questions and how willing they were to share insights into their challenges, victories, and lives in general.
While not wishing to intimidate them with my professional credentials, I see that having "authority" within the class is probably more important than being overly modest. Hey, their confidence will grow as the course and the comments progress, at least that is the hope.
Mr. G.
