Good tip
- Remember to allot time for socializing at the beginning and parting remarks at the end of the session.
I will use synchronous and asynchronous discussions to allow students to interact while also making sure the important topics are covered.
Using asynchronous for discussions can allow every student to have a voice and be heard especially on critial concept discussions
One of the most important things a distance instructor can do is provide timely, meaningful, tactful feedback. In the absence of the immediate responses facilitated by in-person communication, careful attention in this area becomes absolutely vital.
I learned a lot about use of synchronus and asynchronus discussions
The information on synchronous and ansynchronous discussion was informative. I also learned the importance of small talk in discussions.
Engaging learners to participate in the course.
Participate in the discussion board as a means to set an example of what is required of students.
I learned that should identify the students that are not active and try to coordinate the learning activies. Provide feedback in a timely basis.
I did not realize that feedback is a two way street.
I typically make sure I'm very present in asynchronous discussion prompts. If the student's know that I will pop in the discussion at anytime they usually take the time to submit substantial responses to the discussion. Also I like to bring discussion feedback to the live course and discuss synchronously face to face.
Comparing the variables for synchronous and asynchronous discussions.
Strategies for participation in the asynchronous sessions was helpful to learn. Specifically how to maintain and present the discussion board was helpful. Providing feedback to learners and how to keep them engagedwithout rambling is a good way to ensure the discussion stays on topic and within the realm of the topics covered.
interaction between student-student as well as student-teacher is important. Understanding a student's learning type is also important to help some students succeed.
very interesting material , the operation of online learning is quite a challege that i can work on
I didn't know what synchronous and asynchronous was.
There were a lot of interesting points made in this lesson. What particularly resonated with me is responding to groups of students in asynchronous discussion boards at a time. I've made a habit of responding to individual posts, but am going to focus on enriching the conversation by tying multiple student posts into one reply post from me.
In teaching online it is important to reward students with points, according to the assignment rubric to encourage participation and keep evaluation fair and transparent
Unexpectantly, I have learned that using emoticons and other cutesy things such as "lol" are a good way to engage the students. I agree that using proper syntax and proofreading are important in conveying competence to the students.
Good advice for instructor orchestration of discussions in order to get quality participation from students.
