Being an active instructor by communicating with the students daily and posting on the discussion board will keep them interested in the class. Discuss matters that are engaging and this will create a great learning environment.
I learned the difference between synchronus and asychronus, as it relates to teaching.
It is not recommended to use synchronous discussions to instruct important course content or get a feel for students' understanding of the concept.
The critical key of online learning is getting feedback from students about the class. That way you can keep the class engaged by tweaking it to their needs, wants or likes.
I've learned that the discussion board is vital to the success of an online course. It is the primary method to engage the students with the instructor, the content, and with one another. The funny thing is that, as a learner, I typically don't like discussion boards! I like to learn the material, take my exams and get it done. Avoidance? LOL. This part of online instruction will be a challenge for me, but one that I look forward to.
I have learned that by adding discussion topics and keeping them fresh will help my students be active in the discussion forum. Also give each student advie or just leaving a comment will aslo help keep the discussion live and moving forward.
I can see the need for socializing at the beginning of a synchronous discussion. Cutting off the socializing component might be a consideration.
Being a new instructor during this change of learning formatting, i was almost an eclusive synchronous instructor, but will have tomdevelope new skills for the asychronous portion of my online classes.
I learned about the benefits and differences between asynchronous and syncronous learning.
I really like the suggestions on how to compensate for the lack of non-verbal communication in online learning situation, That, and the ways to clarify humor as being humor, as I use humor often.
Encouraging students and communicating with them is important. How to implement synchronous and asynchronous with online classes.
I think feed back is one of the most important things an instuctor can give a student. The more personal and often, the better the result will be.
Synchronous vs asynchron would work with both scheduled class times and but allow "working employees" to complete assignments according to their schedules. Both are great options depending on typical students vs non-traditional students.
What I found most informative about this module is learning the different student profiles and how you can pick up or categorize the students. By doing so, you can tailor a response that will gather a positive response from the student with the intent of drawing the student to participate more.
It is important in the learner expererience that they are provided with feed back in a timely manner. Respond with constructive criticism to boost confidence in participation.
The information provided by asynchronous and synchronous discussions are very important in the development of a successful course. Knowing the difference and how to apply I learned today.
I am learning the difference between asynchronous and synchronous discussion meetings to assess my students' needs better and effectively facilitate course content.
Provide feedback on a consistent basis in a consistent manner
Some students need more attention than others
I learned that asynchronous learning in many ways is more powerful than synchronous for student participation in courses. It allows for more students to inculcate and process the material that they are learning. It also provides for more individual, authentic responses from more students when compared to synchronous learning.
