I have used discussion boards in my curent coutse and they have definitely been useful in promoting exchange if ideas amongst my students and I will continue to use them
Techniques and strategies to accommodate participation in both synchronous and asynchronus discussions were useful
Responses must be timely. I also like that using emojis and abbreviations are encouraged as a way to communicate.
Learned how to develop a chat room with students to enable them to participate effectively and for the instructor get proper feedback from the session.
I learned when to use asynchronous and synchronous discussions in an online course. I also liked the idea of only responding to larger topics as an instructor as compared to each individual, to increase collaboration and communication amongst course participants.
I learned the pros and cons of synchronous and asynchronous discussions. I look forward to implimenting both and learning how and when to use each more affectively.
It is good to promote participation and encouragement.
I've always thought that the use of "LOL," smiley faces, etc. was unprofessional to use in email communication, so I felt these should be avoided in online discussions. However, I'm learning that students may feel more connected, less intimidated, and better able to understand each other's intent with these allowed. I feel that I should specify which "tone" I would like for different assignments (i.e. conversational/emojis allowed versus professional) to incorporate different types of communication.
In Module 3, my main take aways are the benefits of asynchronous and synchronous discussions and the red flags to avoid when utilizing synchronous discussions. I plan to implement the strategies for effectiveness that were reviewed and I will definitley be soliciting feedback from my students.
Feedback should be worded in way to encourage participation, confidence, and motivation. Feedback should also be constructive criticism if there is a need.
Knowing that everyone learns differently, using asynchronous and synchronous discussions will allow everyone the opportunity to participate. As teachers, we like for our students to participate and they learn in the process.
I learned how to facilitate both synchronous and asynchronous discussions as well as how to effectively give feedback to students.
This lesson we learned the different between synchronous and asynchronous - or when discussions occur during together at a specific time (like in a chat) vs. when they occur in a board format at the students leisure. We also learned the 6 different styles of students learning, and how to communicate best with them.
This lesson we learned the different between synchronous and asynchronous - or when discussions occur during together at a specific time (like in a chat) vs. when they occur in a board format at the students leisure. We also learned the 6 different styles of students learning, and how to communicate best with them.
Feedback is important. It is just as important to give your students feedback as it is for them to give you feedback on your instruction/course.
I liked learning the difference between asynchronous dicussion and synchronous. I think it helps to better understand how to get the student to their individual highest potential.
I learnt the difference between synchronous and asynchronous learning . I learnt the importance of using emoticons to instil humor . I learnt how important it is to intervene to add direction to students learning . I learnt that asunchronous is preferred over synchronous.
I learnt the difference between synchronous and asynchronous learning . I learnt the importance of using emoticons to instil humor . I learnt how important it is to intervene to add direction to students learning . I learnt that asunchronous is preferred over synchronous.
I learnt the difference between asynchronous and synchronous discussions . It surprised me to know that asynchronous is preferred over synchronous!! I also learnt teh importance of using emoticons to instill humor . How to intervene at teh right time . How to gove guidelines .
Discussion in an online class is just as important as discussion in a traditional classroom. In addition, feedback is also important. Students need to feel rewarded in some way for their input.
