Different challenges may occur when teaching online courses. Identify risks, be fair and approachable.
I feel that most of these problems in this section are dependent on good, frequent communication with the students as well as setting of expectations and boundaries.
The type of student really does lead what is necessary for their success, not only for them but for the instructor. I have had intimidating students and reminding them about the grading rubric and school policies allows me to stand my ground. I am grateful for that. I am great at record keeping so I am sure to have backup when needed to support my students.
There are different ways to deal and solve any problems with difficult students within the classroom. Having said that, it is important to keep the communications private, maintain a record, follow the school guidelines and always try to deescalate the situation.
There are many different leaning styles. E-learning can be very helpful. There are some challenges when it comes to e-learning since teachers and students are not face to face learning they have to relay on communicating through email or platform chat
Understanding the different types of learning difficulties that may arise with different individuals based on their preference of learning, their distractions, the quiet one, etc. learn to keep communication open as well as Keep all communication in a file under the students profile understand to follow policy and procedure based on behavioral issues to follow The guidelines specifically, as they are stated so that there is no miscommunication as to how a student should respond or receive information from the instructor, etc.
Maintaining individual student engagement can help students who tend to procrastinate due to the lack of face to face interactions with peers and instructors. Conflict resolution can also be challenging because of the informality of online interactions and should be handled with tact.
Classroom management is still a factor in an online course because there are different types of students who may being challenges. Understanding how to handle this type of conflict or misunderstanding is important because it is hard to convey tone and other communication inferences when we are not face-to-face.
I learned that some students challenge us and we have to make our teaching fit the individuals.
i think its important to take a closer look at students who are disruptive. There could be a many of reasons, and its important to not right off students as " problem students".
Procrastination can be more common in an online learning environment due to the lack of scheduled class times and the absence of in-person interactions with instructors and classmates. It's also essential to familiarize yourself with your university's dispute resolution policies and ensure you keep detailed records of all communications and activities.
The behaviors of different types of learners and how to manage different circumstances that may arise from an e-learning environment.
Remind students of any time expectations you have for your class and assignment due dates. When possible - write a quick reminder to each student
It’s important to consider some students may lack the dedication and motivation to complete course timely due to life circumstances. It’s good to keep in contact with them through emails to encourage and check on their status.
I learned that students engage in discussions in 5 different ways.
I have learned that In order to manage online classes effectively, one needs to be flexible and adaptable. This can involve making changes to the course content or schedule in response to student feedback.
It was valuable to learn of all the different types of student behaviors in the e-learning environment.
As an online instructor, we will need to make sure that we are ready to face behavior, conflict and attrition issues. Students can often feel alienated, feel overwhelmed because of the excessive workload or their competing responsibilities or frustrated because of technical issues and it is our responsibilities to remind them of their commitment and provide them with tips and strategies to succeed in their program.
This module was full of very helpful information on management tips for records, communications, counseling, behavior, and conflict. I especially liked how the module zoomed in on focus areas regarding behavior and the sections for students that are noisy, quiet, disruptive, intimidating, and procrastinators, etc. We also learned that it is always so important to keep a record of all communication relevant to handling any problems.
When students are enrolled online, it is more likely that they will procrastinate due to that they do not have a set time to be in class.
