Managing the E-Learning Environment | Origin: EL102
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Online Teaching Techniques --> Managing the E-Learning Environment
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There are different types of student behaviors and they can be tricky to detect online so instructors need to understand and monitor for those. I also learned about effective communication, particularly through email.
learning how to handle conflict and resolve it
I learned to identify different types of disruptive behaviors and new ways to effectively communicate corrective measures.
Managing disruptive behaviors is important; also learned about managing conflicts
This module reads like the backstage manual for surviving the bureaucratic and psychological messiness of online teaching. The real lesson is that clarity, documentation, and predictable structures keep the course from dissolving into chaos. I learned that record-keeping isn’t busywork; it’s a defensive architecture that protects both instructor and student when conflicts, confusion, or misconduct appear. I plan to refine my own system so every assignment, message, and oddball incident has a home I can find later without digging through digital rubble. I’ll also sharpen my communication pathways by giving students a single, stable location for questions, clearer categories for email, and stricter expectations for how and when to reach me. When dealing with behavior issues—noisy, quiet, disruptive, imperious, or perpetually late—I’ll intervene earlier, document everything, and redirect with precision instead of letting resentment simmer. And for attrition, I’ll keep closer tabs on participation patterns and reach out before students fade into silence.
It is important to identify how students engage in the learning environment. Noisy and disruptive learners can derail discussions and learning of others, while intimidators will consume the instructor's time to achieve their personal learning goals at the expense of others. The key to recognize and intervene early for the sake of the student and their colleagues.
I learned some best practices and school expectations for classroom management.
Some students may feel alienated in class if there are no real connections or relationships built, it is important to make sure every student feels the Professor's presence to ensure they feel important.
It is important to keep an open line of communication and recognize warning signs of a potential disruptive situation.
I learned ways to identify behavioral problems early on, documenting all interaction with students when engaging in conflict resolution, and how conflict management not only occurs on an in-person class but also in e-learning courses as well.
I learned that there are different types of students such as noisy, quiet, disruptive, intimidator's and procrastinators, I learned how each of these types behave which gives me better insight on how to address each student and make sure they stay on task. I also learned that some students may drop out due to technical difficulties they will face, I plan on checking in with my students one on one on a weekly basis to assure they aren’t facing any technical issues. For my students that are quiet I will reach out to them individually to make sure they aren’t facing any issues, or if they have something they want to talk about regarding their assignments that they are able to do that in a safe environment one on one with me. For my disruptive students I will send them a email asking them to try and avoid disruptive behaviors to assure their classmates are able to focus on their work, if that doesn’t work and they continue to disrupt the class or abuse people we may need to have a discussion with the administrator. All of the conversations I have with my students will be documented appropriately and easy to find. Ultimately I will try to make sure my students avoid conflict, remain on task, and have the confidence they need to succeed in their work.
Student types that exist in normal learning environments can also exist in online ones as well.
Some learners are effective with technology some learners will shut down being over welmed
It is important for the facilitator to learn how to manage the e-learning environment, handle student behavior, understand and apply the policies of the institution for which he or she works, and persuade those students who are tempted to drop out of their courses.
Instruction in an online learning environment can present some challenges. Learning more about your students and their learning styles/behaviors can help navigate and mitigate some of those challenges by addressing those situations and issues earlier.
Being accessible to your students and responding promptly to their emails and messages is one of the most effective ways to support them in an online learning environment.
Being available for your students and timely responses to students emails and comments is the best way to support students in an online classroom.
I learned the importance of keeping course records.
Communicating with and counseling students is the best way to deal with undesirable behavior, to resolve conflicts, and minimize student attrition.
Communication is the best way to solve conflicts.
