Utilizing all your communication skills is essential for effectivness. Engaging with the students, keeping them focused with participation on the different discusions, maintaining all avenues of communication open, email the student if there is a concern keeping them informed and updated on any and all changes to the courses is also important.
Timely feedabck is essential to encourage elearners and have them stay engaged
I learned the difference between synchronoud and asychnrounous discussisons and how to best employ these tools.
You want to encourage participation by thoughtful, constructive feedback.
I have learned that it is best to do video chats in small groups to help students participate online. Be mindful of your students' schedules when planing. Also, allow them to have time to chat with students socially.
I think learning when and how to use synchronous and asynchronous discussions will enhance setting expectations for student involvement and enhance students learning content.
In oline classes, asynchronous are preferred to allow for students with different schedules and in different time zones. However, it is important to control and direct the discussin threads to allow for varied student learning styles.
Lerning that the teacher is the main artery.
I'm learning communication skills that will support the learners.
Feedback is an essential part of learning, be as specific as possible.
The difference between asynchronous discussion; discussions thst happen at different moments and takes place over a periodof time, versus synchronous discussions that are real time and are known as chat sessions. I will continue to use different learning styles for all of my students as one student can have more than one learning style. Through an effective feedback technique my students will be able to participate with confidence and a motivation to learn.
One of the benefits of asynchronous discussions/meetings is that an introverted or shy person can participate fully and be heard while not having to deal real time with more competitive students.
keeping the students engaged will help the collaboration and interation in the class
feedback should be encouraging and iniviting to the student....there will be a time difference when students are involved unlike in a normal classroom
that to really hold a good discussion the asynchronous would insterest a larger class particapation, and also allow more student input.
I have taken numerous online courses in college. I see how the instruction was organized and the benefits for myself in the classroom.
Valuable information regarding asynchronous and synchronous discussions when managing discussions with learners.
It is very important to gain the trust of students from day one. First impressions are very important.
I really enjoyed learning the different types of meetings. I also learned the different types of students we have in our classes, avoidant, competitive and dependent.
Making sure that I am visible in the discussions and giving support to all students.
It was interesing to see that syncronous teaching/learning is less desirable/effective than the asyncronous. When schools closed and we all went onlline, there were visions of lots of Live teaching going on. After just 3 such sessions, I saw that I wasn't going to be able to accomplish much in this manner. This unit reinforced my understanding and benefits of asyncronous online education.
Netiquette must be learned and taught! The manner in with we faciliate instruction has to be for the benefit of the class. Critical course content should be discussed in an asynchronous environment where everyone has an opportunity to review the course material and adequate time to think about a response to the teacher-directed question. The asynchronous discussion serves as a mechanism of reflection, critical thinking, and learning. Synchronous discussion is best one-on-one as it is in real time and may not be relevant to all learners. Instructor feedback should be encouraging and positively stated so to preserve the disgnity of our learners.
