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.
My takeaway from this module is how to better be able to handle conflict properly.
Virtual classrooms are great for people who are advancing their education while working.
Virtual classrooms are great for people who are advancing their education while working.
Providing counsel to students can be effective via email.
I learned best ways to communicate with all types of learners and resolve conflicts in an online environment.
I found out that the best form to communicate in an online setting is through email, and instructors should try to help the students to not feel alienated or overwhelmed with online work.
Del modulo rescato 2 aprendizajes nuevos: el primero está relacionado con la nomenclatura de los diferentes tipos de actitudes que pueden presentar los estudiantes dentro de un curso en línea en función de sus respectivas personalidades y lógicamente las alternativas que existen para atender y manejar positivamente estos comportamientos. El segundo aprendizaje es las diferentes causas que existen para que un estudiante abandone un curso en línea. Pienso que debo incorporar a las clases, la identificación de estos casos para tratarlos de manera personal mediante email y poder mejorar tanto el desarrollo eficiente de las clases para todos y disminuir las deserciones
In one section of this module, we were told to remember to always keep a record of all communication relevant to handling any behavioral problem.
Documentation should be concise and consistent to include (1) be objective and specific, meaning withhold your opinions and just document the facts; (2) record virtual sessions if allowed since recording synchronous classes provides concrete evidence of actions during live sessions; (3) note communication attempts and log every interaction with students and parents, including emails sent, phone calls made, and virtual office hour check-ins; (4) document interventions by keeping a running log of strategies tried, the date they began, and their effectiveness; and (5) time-stamp everything to ensure all notes have a precise date and time because this is crucial for legal and administrative review.
Best form of communication is via email.
While I am not sure why online classes have such a dropout rate, there do seem to be students who for whatever reason register and begin a class but then discontinue. Email and assignment comments, and watching activity online are all tools to see if a student is active.
Instructors should do all they can for elearners to help them not feel alienated or overloaded with work. They can communicate through chat or email
I learned that it is important, even with e-Learning, to understand the learning styles each student possesses so that you, as an instructor, can maintain an environment that reaches all learning styles. To keep students engaged, it is important to maintain a well-organized classroom with readily accessible supports for students in need. Also, one must maintain good communication with the students and help clear up any confusion or obstacles they may have to learning.
This final module covers a lot of important information that can help when students are struggling with issues that take away from their learning. I plan on making a student support cheat sheet to use as a reference for when one of these challenges inevitably pops up.
I learned that being aware of students' learning styles and potential problem behaviors is important in helping them receive the support they need so all students feel engaged and successful.
I learned that managing the e-learning environment is essential for creating an online class that is organized, supportive, and easy for students to navigate. This topic helped me understand the importance of setting clear expectations, organizing course materials in a logical way, maintaining regular communication, and addressing issues quickly so students can stay focused on learning. I plan to apply this by creating a well-structured online course, keeping instructions and resources easy to find, and maintaining a consistent presence so students feel guided and supported throughout the class.
There are many different types of students and how they learn. E-learning is great environment for learning, but also a challenging one. Knowing how to combat the challenges of different student types will help the overall engagement of the e-learning classroom.
I've learned the importance of being able to determine the types of learners to be able to provide adequate support.
I learned that it is important to come into the e-learning space prepared to have students with different learning styles, and who may have different needs and ways of interacting within discussion forums. Knowing how to engage and hold boundaries with different types of students will help greatly in managing an e-learning classroom.
I learned that students may leave an e-learning program for several reasons, such as feeling disconnected, being overwhelmed by the workload, having competing personal responsibilities, or experiencing technical difficulties. As an online facilitator, it is important to recognize these challenges and take steps to support students. Building strong connections, maintaining clear communication, providing reasonable expectations, and helping students find technical support can all help reduce attrition and keep learners engaged in the course.
