Keep records of communication with students is vital for the success of the program.
Just as in an inperson class there are different types of students in the online courses. Students that are disruptive or cause problems need to be dealt with by referring them to course guidelines and policies.
I learned the importance of keeping and organizing reords. Keeping a folder on each students will assist in monitoring each student's progress in the course and setting up an assignment folder will help monitor class flow.
I also learn why some students have lost interest in the course and know I know ways I can assist those students to reduce course attrition.
Each student has different needs and issues which must be appropriately addressed.
behaviors online are very similar to those in a class
The one thing that stands out to me is the different types of online learners that disrupt the classroom. You think about and are prepared in a traditional classroom but the online environment brings another set of challenges. I think it is essential to make sure you address those issues immediately and by school policy.
The modules I have completed have enlightened me on how to better service my students both in the classroom and online. I realize that disaplinaries will be found in online students as well. Emails are a vital tool and folders to collect student data should always be part of planning.
How to manage and conduct your class online. There is alot to know and learn and to me it will be a challenge but something else for me to grow as a CTE. I get the most out of hands on training so I need to focus on e-learning.
I think this module, Module 4, gave a lot of great tips for ensuring the overall success of the class or program that is being run by the instructor as well as a lot of great time management and organizational tips that will save the new instructor a great deal of time, when setting up and running their first few classes. I thought the tips in the Behvior Management section were very infomative about the types of behavior problems / or personality types we might be facing, as well as measured strategies and responses for dealing with each type of personality or problem. The Attrition Managment section was also well thoughtout and documented. Having been an online student for two full years in a row (course-after-course, no breaks) while working two jobs was very stressful and exhausting for me, but I also saw other students dropping out of class for a wide variety of other reasons.
The most beneficial thing I got out of this section are the numberous ways to address issues that arise with any e-learning environment. For every identified situation of learner style, multiple strategies were shared to help the instructor move forward while keeping the e-learner egaged.
I didn't even think of counseling and behavior management and was very happy they are included in this section.
I will definalty be reviwing my courses and check them for these aspects.
Communication is key to helping learners focus on the learning through identifying problems and offering solutions.
I learned it is important to save all chats. This will help to ensure that the question was answered in a timely manner and also may be helpful in future online classes to ensure that any questions asked in previous years are in the FAQs section of your outline of the course. This part of the class should be updated each time a new question is asked to help you make sure everyone is clear of expectations and all general questions are addressed/don't need to be reanswered so much. I plan to update the FAQ section with real questions asked (no names mentioned of course) to make sure everyone is clear on what is being asked.
Reply to Dianna Baltosser's post:That annoys me, too. I don't feel comfortable when students drop my classes and try to assist them back in.
I learened about different types of students and how they should be handled. I should learn about the institiution code and apply them in my courses whenever it is needed.
Keeping good records, firm rules, as well as communication, will help towards a great E-learning environment even if students either are difficult or easy to work with.
Making sure that as a teacher,r I am able to communicate well with students via email and organizing those records. I have learned from the reading is sticking to rules and regulations of the course, but be flexible enough to handle delicate situations. Monitoring behavior conducive to a learning environment and addressing any disruptive behavior is important while adhering to the rules while working online. As a teacher, we may have to counsel a student. It is appropriate to make sure there is a safe place in doing so.
This course taught me about diffrent types of learners, why some students chose to leave the e-learning course. It has shown me how it can be difficult at times to instruct on line as it is in class due to the same disrubtions a student can give.
I find that you must continually remind students of assignment submission expectations and the consequences of late work.
It is also important to model proper email communication.
This module was a great refresher for types of learners and the best way to interact and engage them. I will employ more documentation to help alleviate challenges for the student and myself.
