Engaging Learners | Origin: EL102
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Online Teaching Techniques --> Engaging Learners
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Encouraging learner participation helps increase the class's success rate. When done in a timely fashion, it helps the instructor identify issues learners may be having that can be clarified before the end of the course, ultimately improving the likelihood of a better grade. Feedback and participation are symbiotic. Giving timely constructive feedback to participation fosters learners' confidence, lets them know they are heard, and encourages additional participation.
Emojis and thumbs up can help address the lack of nonverbal communication in online classes. Feedback should be given consistently and in a timely manner.
Be aware that learners are not able to see nonverbal communication in asynchronous learning so need to use smiley faces and colors and bolded texts to convey a written message.
Synchronous discussions isn't as easy in large groups.
Asynchronous discussions are possible in an online environment. Synchronous discussions are difficult among large groups and are more effective with one-on-one.
I learned the importance provide feedback in a timely and positive manner
Identify your avoidant, competitive, and dependent students. Make discussion instructions clear and concise, one way is with a rubric. Provide timely feedback that accelerates the students and if needing to offer room for improvement do so in a way that encourages the student not discourages them.
It is important to remember that your students can't see you. So you need to incorporate other ways to communicate. Identify your avoidant, competitive and dependent students. Check often for student engagement.
I will find ways to continue to solicit feedback from students and encourage participation.
Synchronous and Asynchronous both have their benefits, and this helped me with understanding the right time to use both. I want to be sure my students are all engaged and have the same opportunites to connect.
What I have learned is that when using the asynchronized and synchronize helps out with the discussions with our students.
This module reminds us that discussions can be the heart of the class and learning but only if they are monitored and supported properly.
How to adapt online learning to accommodate different types of learners and help them get more involved in class discussions.
Asynchronous discussions can be used to go over important subject matters within a course to a larger group of students, and synchronous discussions can used to one student or a small group of students who feel they need a bit more help on the subject matter to help aid in their understanding.
I learn about synchronous and Asynchronous discussion and how to lead students to be engaged in the classroom
I learned why synchronous discussions are not often used in group chats, one important reason is that it is the logistics of gathering more than a few students together at one time. Asynchronous discussions are much more possible in the online environment. I do by default but didn't realize the importance of allowing socializing time for video communications with groups of students (synchronous lectures, group office hours etc).
Asynchronous discussions are preferable in an online setting. Synchronous discussions can become difficult with large groups or factors like different time zones, slower readers, slower typists, etc. In all text-based discussions it's important to be aware that tone is important, and it is different than in person. Emojis, text formatting, and abbreviations like "LOL" can help signal intent.
I learned that the way that feedback is given to a student is very important. As tone can not be detected in text, it is vital to insure that words used reflect clear, gentle support.
small groups are best and identifying competitive, avoidant, and dependent students
