My take away from this was how important proper feedback to the students is in encouraging them and providing constructive criticism of their work.
Asynchronous discussions: Happen at different moments, over a period of time.
Synchronous discussion: Real time chat sessions, should NOT be used to discuss important coursework.
Feedback given to students should be encouraging. Synchronous discussions are more challenging than asynchronous discussions due to the potential change in time zones.
The information on asynchronous vs. synchronous discussion was very helpful. I never considered the the way each can be best utilized.
I am not a fan of asynchronous, but it has its attributes. Foremostly is what works best for the students and where they are at and where they are going, and how can we make it the best experience possible.
I will remember to recognize the different learning styles to help keep each student engaged.
Students need encouragement. When providing feedback, online instructors should always be positive. I will remember this when posting to students.
Learning the difference between synchronous and asynchronous meetings and how important student particiaption is for the students, both were helpful learning tools
Identify those learners who are not active participants.
Coordinate the learning activities in such a way that the shy and reluctant learners are lured to participate even though the quality and quantity of their participation can be regarded as being only moderately active.
Create small groups for at least some of the projects. This will provide a less intimidating learning environment in which shy learners are likely to feel more comfortable to express their views and ask questions.
I learned that using both synchronous and asynchronous communication styles will be more efficient with online teaching.
Asynchronous engage content at different time and locations. Synchronous class in in session at same time with instructor and other leaners and the smaller the discussion size the better communication is not misdirected.
Feedback should foster participation, confidence, and motivation from the students.
Creating objectives and goal, having students participate in discussion are great ways to keep attention and participation in the classroom
Placing asynchronous discussion topics on boards help keep all students involved. I learned this is a better route to go to encourage participation by all students. It's important to identify learning styles early to ensure student's success. Feedback is very important to continue to build confidence within your students.
Feedback and appropriate use of synchronous and asynchronous discussion can help students both engage with peers while reinforcing learning objectives.
Students have different styles the top 3 include
- Avoidant- these are students not interested in the content being taught
- Competitive- students that try to outperform other students
- Dependent- students that only complete the required activities or work.
I have learned some of the methods for keeping students engaged in the online setting.
The importance of discussions in asynchrounous learning.
Feedback is essential and should be given in an encouraging manner not demeaning. Lack of facial expressions and immediate feedback can make the communication harder or misread, therefore it is better to give it as soon as possible and clear and concise without being misconstrued.
It is important to remember the sensitivity of the students on the other end of all communications and course wide comments.
