Different types of learners participate differently in an online class. Students can withdraw from an online class for a number of reasons.
It is important to keep your "finger on the pulse" of what is going on in your online classroom. Outreach to students that are not engaging and being sure to address those students who might be intimidating others or commandeering a discussion is important to do quickly.
It is important to handle private matters privately (via email).
I learned that managing online behaviors are really no different than managing brick and mortar behaviors in a traditional classroom. The online environment brings challenges for instructors and students, and I learned some proactive ways to manage these challenges.
I keep almost all my emails for at least two years. This system helps me if I have repeat students and can look back at past conversations and excuses that may have been used for failing the course the first time, or any issues the student had. Good record keeping is a must.
I learned that it communication is very important in e-learning. If we are not communicating with our students then, they aren't learning
It's important to recognize that some students may test the boundaries of the system. Maintaining open lines of communication and documenting any issues that arise in their records is crucial. Additionally, regularly reminding them of the established guidelines can help in managing such situations. It's also beneficial to engage with them positively, offering support and understanding, which can often redirect their energy towards more constructive outcomes.
I learned that there can be many challenges in teaching online courses, but through open communication, conflict resolution, and identifying risk can be beneficial to both students and instructors.
manage the environment with institutional policies and identify those who are disruptive early. Identify those who made require more technical help early in order to keep them in the course.
It is important to give timely feedback to students and make sure transcripts become part of records. Intervene in conflicts early to avoid escalation of the problems.
I learned more on how to deal with different learners in online classes. For example, I can deal with 'intimidators' by directing them to the grading policy and explaining how it applies to everyone, or I can contend with quiet students by reaching out to them directly in a private email.
I learned about the importance of keeping records on file for disruptive behaviors. Communication with students , counseling students and directing them to e-learning is a great way to direct the learners. And the guidelines on how to resolve student conflicts. Minimizing student attrition and that I can volunteer my help personally to assist learners with technical issues. How to identify certain behaviors. The importance of instructional guidelines that will be available for a successful e-learning environment .
There may be students that try and not follow guideline's, but to always remind them of the policies and why they are important
There are different ways to communicate through email with different types of students such as intimidators, quiet, distractive, etc.
This module provided information about the different types of students you can have. There is not that much difference between online and traditional class settings. No two people are alike so we will always have diversity as to the type of students we have.
It is challenging to handle disruptions to the flow of the class when you cannot look the disrupter in the eye. It is important to know your policies to help the class stay on track.
If I am not able to make a face to face conversion, I feel it is important to call the student so we can talk about the pro and cons of staying in the program. I offer help to help them catch up, we may talk about personal issues that they feel like they can talk to me since I am not in their class all the time. I like to teach in student on grounds classes, but I have had to teach online and it can take me a few minutes to change my mind set on how to set up my classes and handle those who are quiet or write whole pages.
I learned that I can use the Chat feature to counsel. If I choose to do so:
Inform learners of the times when you will be available for individual consultation via Chat.
Not having the immediate interaction of in-person class can be difficult for students if they are having issues. Staying engaged and providing quick responses can help. It is also important to monitor discussions to make sure everyone is participating appropriately.
Online courses for both instructor and student can face many challenges. By identifying the types of student you have can help accommodate students steer them to be a successful learner and avoid attrition. In addition, following through with the institution's policy can help instructor with students who are disruptive.
