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.
I've learned it's important to allow students to know who you are and how you are qualified to teach the subject. It's equally important to know who your students are and why they are taking the course.
This module helps me to proyect my interactive level within the clssroom enviroment
An open biography from instructor to student following a student biography to instructor is a great way to initiate personal relationships, building the trust it requires to move forward in conducting a successful course.
