As an instructor, I will use the synchronous and asynchronous discussions to promote student interaction. Encouraging online participation is another aspect that I will incorporate into my online teaching by identifying students who are not active participants, creating small group projects and coordinating learning activities so that reluctant learners are encouraged or lured to participate.
Asynchronous discussions are key to get high participation rates. E-learning that keeps the student engaged gives the student encouragement and comfort level in feeling that they matter.
I have learned the importance of understanding students’ learning styles so that an educator can effectively engage students and manage students' behaviors. Avoidant, competitive, and dependent learning styles are important to identify as early as the first day of class, because they prevent student participation and learning. Once you identify them, work hard to change them and guide students to adopt collaborative, participant, and independent learning styles so that they can be active participants in the learning environment.
It is important to know how to use asynchronous and synchronous meetings, both can be helpful if used properly.
Discussions are important.
Receiving feedback from students ensure that they are properly understanding the material and learning. If not you know where to add support in their struggle and what to address.
Enjoyed learning about Beguist and Phillips student learning styles
Synchronus and Asynchronus learning are tools that can be used effectively, given that the instructor knows how to use them best.
Provided differences in the types of feedback that we could use to keep students engaged and discussed specific situations of when they should be used.
I realized that just as in an on ground class the shy or reserved students are generally quiet, and overrun by the more confident and often motivated achievers. I see that when the discussion is synchronous the student may be overrun just as in class by the others, while an asynchronous discussion allows them to feel more at ease to express them self and not be intimidated.
Learning the difference between synchronous and asynchronous meetings and how important student particiaption is for the students, both were helpful learning tools
Participation and encouragement is important in all on-line courses.
I'm understanding some of the general principals but the real test will be when I apply this in real life. Wondering how an instructor learns to be an online instructor? I know I will need the same support, feedback and interaction from our supervisors that students receive from us in order to be competent and improve my skills as I move into the new arena of online instruction.
Engaging learner early all for feedback and a chance for you to comment or a way to ensure students are understanding the required actitity.
This module has enlightened as to the various communication skills I will need when using synchronous vs. asynchronous technique when dialoguing with students. My online presence should be one of support, encouraging cofidence, motivation, and participation. Clarity in the wording I choose to use should be reflective of course objectives and should be model strategies that promote participation from the students. Although I have never been a participant in a chat I will focus on subject matter that enables all chat participants to feel comfortable, yet challenged in providing responses regarding the subject matter. Therefore, I will prepare ahead of time the information required for the chat to be successful for student learners.
Reply to Lawrence Bufalino's post:
I agree, it's important to know what those two types of discussions are and how to implement them into yur online course.
Every student has a different learning style. These must be considered when having discussions. The asynchronized discussions would allow for students to take their time as they post. It will help them learn from one another.
Asynchronous discussions are key to get high participation rates. Providing feedback to students increases engaging and class participation as well.
Asynchronus discussions are best to encourage participation from students.
The asynchronous discussion online might be more usfull for the over all class due to the fact that everyone will be participating. This will be more inclusive that way not one student drives the discussion.
