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.
Benefit of asynchronous discussions and adding your reply at the end of the discussion. Preparing a rubric for consistent grading. Private chats for one on one. Synchronous discussions through chat during the class. Why some participate during synchronous and asynchronous chats/discussions and how to increase participation.
Engagement is vital in learning and requires active instructional oversight to stimulate and influence meaningful discussions.
Continuous engagement and interesting topics with accurate information stimulate students' interactive learning.
Some students do better in synchronous vs. asynchronous environments and it is important that curriculum is delivered in a way to attends to both of those needs.
It can make a world of difference of students when you actively participate in the course while also providing feedback that is not only useful but shows that you are part of a learning community.
Successful online instruction depends on clear communication, organization, timely feedback, active engagement, and a strong instructor presence. An effective e-learning environment provides students with clear expectations, accessible resources, meaningful interactions, and ongoing support.
Effective engagement goes beyond simply presenting information; it involves creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage interaction, collaboration, problem-solving, and reflection.
This course helps with identifying strategies for synchronous and asynchronous discussions.
I have always tried to meet the learners preferred learning style without realizing the importance of working on their weaknesses. As mentioned in the course "both effective written and oral communication is essential for career success, so students need to be provided with opportunities to acquire and expand on these skills as well."
I did not realize the specific challenges of synchronous learning and now have a better understanding of the benefits/challenges of both asynchronous and synchronous modalities. I will definitely use the suggestion of having students share short biographies to help cultivate a stronger sense of community online.
Engagement starts with creating a supportive and safe environment online. This space should be student-centered and should incorporate timely feedback, personalized communication, and a feeling of connectivity.
This topic taught me that it is up to the instructors to make the engagement happen. It taught me the difference between asychronous and sychronous teaching and to take note of what kind of learning style each student are more comfortable with and to what degree is its effectiveness.
I learned that online instruction has a few challenges that must be overcome teach effectively. We basically use the same techniques as in the classroom but cannot convey 80% of the message with our body language. So, we must compensate by being very careful with our choices of words and clear on how we use them. Use of video will be most effective.
I learned that asynchronous discussions can encourage more thoughtful participation, while synchronous discussions work best when they are carefully planned and kept manageable. I plan to apply this by creating focused discussion questions, encouraging all students to participate, and providing timely feedback that builds confidence.
It is important to use both asynchronous and synchronous discussions to maximize engagement.
I love this review: I definitely will apply a synchronous discussion within my classroom.
I learned that you want to be able to really use the discussion boards intentionally - with a sense of encouragement, attentiveness, and further insight. I think that it shows as an instructor that you are homing in to how your students think and how they engage with each other and the given prompts.
I plan to creatively educate/teach the information. I will be sure that the students are seen and feel seen and have a chance to collaborate. I will give timely feedback.
I like the idea of socializing a bit at the beginning of class and then tying everything up at the end. I plan to try that in my online classes.
