I learnt about different learning styles, asynchronous and synchronous discussions as well as guidelines on giving feedback in an E-learning environment.
How would an on-line instructor modify the disruptive behaviour of students with avoidant, competitive and dependent learning styles?
The understanding of the two types of discussion wil help me in chats and on line discussions as my course goes forward. It is also good to hear that constructive criticism is okay when presented in an appropraite manner.
Difference between synchronous and asynchronous.
Going through this module I thought back to many online classes I took in college. Very few times did the professor participate in the discussion threads. I will absolutely be actively involved. I want my students to know I am there for them.
It is an important recommendation not to use synchronous discussions to instruct important course content or get a feel for students' understanding of the concept.
There are many things to consider when giving feedback. This module has a great checklist.
Learned about engaging and fostering feedback to and from students.
Synchronous and asynchronous discussions can be used to engage learners in the lesson. Make sure you use the one appropariate for you and your students. Address questions openly and honestly and make sure you provide feedback whether positive or negative in a qay that the student does not get discouraged and they maintain a positive attitude towards the course.
The biggest take away for me was to provide feedback to students as well as request it in return. I plan on emailing my students individually periodically to check-in on how their course is going for them and for any feedback they have for me.
Asynchronous and synchronous discussions have significant types of adantages. Asynchronous discussions being the most beneficial for online teaching.
A good understanding of synchronous versus asynchronous learning and when each is applicable as well as netiquette.
I plan to share this suggestion with my students to setup chat and feedback norms
- These recommendations apply also to composing summariesof discussion forums.
- Introduce your contribution with a short summary of your understanding of the focus of the discussion forum.
- Keep your comments to the point.
- Focus your contribution on your analysis of the topic, your reaction, and your opinion, as well as your willingnessand openness to understand other participants.
- Keep sentences short and to the point. Be friendly, informal, and concise.
- Use action cues or emoticons to communicate to support non-verbal communication.
- Use subject lines that are clear, specific, and concise.
- Proofread your response for grammar, syntax, and clarity.
This is very good information about how to engage all students, but particularly reluctant students. I think the online format will make it easier to engage these students than in face to face instruction.
I learned how using synchonous and asyychronous meetings benefit the learning process.
This lesson taught about the difference in asynchronous as well as synchronous discussions. It gave us support around conducitng discussions with groups and how to monitor them effectively. It also provided us with strategies to include in our teaching practices to build rapport with our students and continue to provide an engaging classroom.
I learned that it is better to keep groups small and information down to 30min.
It was beneficial learning about synchrononus and asynchronous discussions. Students have different learning styles and some are faster than others when chatting. With asynchronous disussions it will be beneficial to students in different time zones and students who tends to dominate a chat room.
Feedback is good to receive, especially if I am lacking in one area where students have experienced with me. Asynchronous discussions allows students to be more engaging, especially if the students are shy. Synchronous discussions may hinder the shy students from participating because of intimidation from students that are more active.
In my experience with online learning, timely feedback is significant for students. The same feedback received a few days later may have much less impact.
I will ensure that i pay attention to different to different students learning styles.
