Managing the E-Learning Environment | Origin: EL102
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Online Teaching Techniques --> Managing the E-Learning Environment
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I have learned that record keeping should be kept quick and easy.
There are times where leaning on the educations policies and procedures are necessary to deal with aggressive learners
Staying consistent with appropriate responses to e mails and keeping all records organized will help help in classroom management. Quick responses to e mails and chats will keep the student engaged and avoid them feeling that they are supported by their instructor. Behavioral and personal problems should always be handled privately and guidelines provided.
I learned that it is important to stay organized with students' work and communication. Also, there are still different types of students in the on-line classroom. They range from desirable behaviors to undesirable behaviors. It is still the teacher's responsibility to deal with them. Effective communication and administrative support helps!
One of the main things I learned about managing the e-learning environment is how important organization and communication are for both instructors and students. In an online setting, things can quickly become overwhelming if there isn’t a clear system in place, especially when it comes to managing emails, assignments, and course materials. Staying organized with communication—such as email and announcements—helps ensure that students receive timely responses and do not feel lost or unsupported.
It is also essential to set clear expectations from the beginning of the course. This includes guidelines for participation, deadlines, communication methods, and overall course structure. When expectations are well-defined, students are more confident in what is required of them and are more likely to stay on track.
I'm also learning canvas as well. Having a clear communication is another key element that assists with e-learning styles.
Comment on Chere' Hobbs's post: Hi Chere'! I thought the same thing about the claim that email was the most preferred method of communication. Seems a little outdated. Most modern LMS and CMS platforms have a built-in Inbox or Messaging tool. It functions just like an email inbox, but keeps the conversation in the LMS and integrated with the course. Most students at my college use the LMS inbox and can also call and/or text the instructor for private communications. Email fatigue causes many students (and instructors) to miss important messages, even for those who do manage their inbox well. Students mostly likely have multiple email accounts they are managing, and it can get overwhelming quickly!
I'll mostly use our Canvas LMS inbox to communicate with students and keep a record of email messages. Same goes for assignment submissions. I'll also consider downloading a backup of assignment submissions and critical messages to my college's enterprise OneDrive account as a second storage method and for easy offline retrieval. I'll make sure to follow college policies when counseling students and resolving conflicts. I want all students to learn and succeed so I'll do my part in ensuring they stay the course!
Requires clear expectations, consistent communication, and organized course structure to support student success. I plan to apply this by maintaining clear guidelines and being proactive in addressing student needs.
Managing records is important to stay organized. Instructor's need to find a simple but effective record-keeping system. Email is the top method of communication from learners so setting boundaries is important. Chat is another way to communicate one-on0one with a learner that may need counseling. There are different types of behaviors from learners and knowing how to manage them is important to an instructor. Another important aspect of teaching is conflict management. It is important to resolve any conflict before it escalates. Another important role for an instructor is to manage attrition.
This module allowed me to learn how to keep course records, communicate with students, counsel students, deal with undesirable behavior, resolving student conflicts and minimize student attrition.
Thinking through student attrition causes and what an instructor can do to help address that is helpful.
The importance of following school policy in communication.
One thing i learned in this section is that student will communicate through e-mail the most, also there are different behaviors of students and we have to learn how to work around it.
Thankfully I work in an async environment, so managing disruptive behavior is less of a hassle than it would be with synchronus learning. It is good to know some effective ways of handling different types of disruptive behavior, however.
Nuances of e-learning is very different from synchronous learning. However, the personalities of students will come through even in the online environment. This lesson guides us through how to navigate those nuances effectively and provides good tips.
This module discusses the different ways we communicate within the classroom. It emphasizes email communication and the use of online tools to ensure engagement and personalize the course. Students should know their instructor is there for them.
Email is the primary form of communication in online courses, making it essential for instructors to manage it consistently and efficiently. Staying on top of messages ensures that students receive timely responses and feel supported throughout the course.
Strong organization and record keeping are equally important. Keeping track of student questions, concerns, and previous communications helps maintain clarity and consistency when responding. This also allows instructors to address recurring issues more effectively.
Overall, being responsive, organized, and attentive in email communication plays a key role in creating a smooth, supportive, and successful online learning experience.
there are various types of students, including some who may engage in behavior that is damaging to the classroom, but one goal is to manage behavior
