Engaging Learners | Origin: EL102
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Online Teaching Techniques --> Engaging Learners
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I learned that it is important to allow for time for small talk during the first 5 min of discussion and the last five min of discussion. I will implement this practice if I teach an online course.
Main thing I take from this course is deliver is key to students not taking offense to being redirected. Using gesture to ensure they were on track but might have missed something this is good to keep in mind. And being timely responsible for replying to let them know you see them.
It is helpful to use short and concise language to convey concepts. It is also okay to use bold, italics, underline, emojis, or certain abbreviations that the students would understand to convey emphasis or tone.
Providing feedback to students should be tailored to the individual student.
I intend to use the idea of letting My students allot time for socializing at the beginning of the synchronous discussion.
From this module, I learned the importance of providing feedback that is tailored to each student's needs and using a respectful, encouraging tone when critiquing their work.
In synchronous learning it is also important to use body language as visual communication to the learners. A head nod for example can help convey the message that the individual understands or agrees with the speaker.
I learned that with online courses, you must clear and concise. I need to also make sure that I stay on topic.
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From this module, I have learned that keeping learners actively involved through questions, discussions, and interactive activities is key to maintaining their attention and motivation.
I learned that asynchronous discussions are more effective than synchronous discussions.
Engaging learners with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning is important. Synchronous learning gives students the opportunity to participate in real time where asynchronous learning could give more students the opportunity to collaborate and participate.
I learned about learning styles how to give non verbal and verbal feed back.
There are different type of discussions when teaching a class. Two of these methods are Asynchronous and Synchronous discussions. Asynchronous discussions are primarily discussions when used overall when teaching a large class. Synchronous discussions are better when you have a smaller class or can even instruct students one on one. This type of discussions helps students whom may have a slower learning comprehension. Students have different learning styles such as competitive, dependent, and avoidance.
The types of learners is a very useful tool in empathizing with the "learning style" among a wide range of students - particularly in classes approaching 40 students (which seems like a very large number indeed!)
how to continuously engage my students, regardless of the class setting
I learned about different types of students which I see in my classroom almost every day and that makes sense.
Just completed Module 3 of the EL102 course! I learned how to encourage participation in both asynchronous and synchronous discussions, adapt strategies based on class size and student needs, and provide timely, motivating feedback.
