gaining trust is most important and delivering the needed knowledge
For my students to continue to be engaged and excited in their learning process, I should elicit more feedback so that my students never feel that I am only giving them the bare minimum because if I set that standard, I can only expect the bare minimum from the students in return.
This module is particularly helpful in keeping students engaged in discussions, creating small groups, monitoring the discussions and inviting shy students to participate.
I learned that asynchronous discussions are more effective than synchronous discussions, and the valuable tools to keep students engaged and motivated.
Engaging students in asynchronous learning is important for student engagement and participation. Keeping lessons engaging helps students learn.
In online learning, the instructor must manage synchronous discussions to keep everyone on topic and able to learn from them.
Comment on Pamela Gabbay's post: I agree Pamela. Have an active discussion with your students can make them interactive with their peers. It's a great tool for students to express their opinions and ideas with each other.
In most cases asynchronous discussions are easier to handle. To keep students engaged providing positive thoughtful responses and requesting students to comment on other's comments is helpful.
Asynchronous education is much more appropriate and easier for the instructor and student
As an instructor, it is important to foster and encourage everyone to participate. Give criticism as needed but use encouraging words to foster participation.
There is a difference in effectiveness between synchronous and asynchronous meetings.
Information on synchronous and synchronous learning are valuable especially, if we look at the differences between the two.
Also remembering how we provide feedback to students is important.
Asynchronous discussion is a discussion that happened between student and instructor over a period of time and it is an excellent tools that we need if we deal with a shy or not public speaking student.
One of the suggestions for leading Asynchronous discussions that stood out to me was "provide students rules for netiquette." This is vital, as it establishes much needed guidelines for discussions.
I have learned the differences in how to run and manage synchronous v. asynchronous discussions. Asynchronous discussions are best used in an online learning environment with preferably less than 40 students. Any more than that can be difficult to manage. The instructor must continuously monitor asynchronous discussions. Synchronous discussions are good one-on-one or in small groups of no more than 5 or 6 participants to encourage class participation.
I learned that it is important to provide feedback to students in order to keep them engaged.
Participation, along with consistent and timely feedback, are extremely important
Feedback is important and should be done in a timely manner. It should also include positivity and encouragement.
Consider varied teaching delivery to ensure the majority of students are reached, and provide engaging discussion boards that are varied to maximize participation and momentum.
I will ensure I maintain good practices in my online discussions.
