Online learning can be a bit difficult for some students but you are there to guide them and get them through it all.
Traditionally, I have retained information by class for the simple effective record-keeping system. Going forward, I will keep the 'best of the best' communications in a single file. Reason, there may be a great response to a particular question but the instructor may have forgotten which specific class it was referenced in. Thus, I will keep a tight log of, by example, instructions and will review them before posting. It is also important to keep this master record-keeping system up to date. Instructors should revisit content to keep the content from getting old or dated.
Procrastination is challenging for online learners, especially those with outside family or work commitments. I try to provide as many ways for a student to communicate with me as possible. REMIND is a free app for education where students and instructors can text each other, and the instructor can send group texts. It's been fantastic for students who have anxiety about online classes; they can reach me quickly.
In keeping detailed records and other information from communications is important. Online instruction is like the traditional class room except in the manners that the students are in person, so there are many different ways to reference what has been said including keeping a paper trail. Communicating with the students is also important because it helps them to learn more about their own communication skills and the retention of information that is being shared with them.
I learned that it is important to keep good track of your communication.
There will always be those that buck the system, befriend them constructively and keep your flow.
Implement a record keeping system. Keep to the policy of the institution.
There are many types of behavioral issues that we can come across and the ways to handle them.
Electronic Communication and keeping good organized documentation with students.
Valuable information on the different types of learning and strategies to be implemented in the e learning environment. Useful information presented on how to deal with student procrastination and improve attrition in the classroom.
Effective classroom management is at the core of a successful learning environment. To achieve this, I will consistently update course records to monitor progress accurately. Communication will be clear and consistent, ensuring that students are informed and engaged. To minimize student attrition, I will implement proactive strategies to identify challenges early and create an engaging atmosphere conducive to learning and success.
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Responding to students individually will develop a relationship and trust with the student over time.
Communication from the start is what has to happen, I have found that the students are more successful when they know that they can reach out to me about anything.
The different types of elearner behaviors and how to manage them
Understanding the different types of students on online courses. Each one has different learning criteria. Its important to encourage all students and utilize counseling.
Comment on Elizabeth Kinney's post: Having a user friendly and detailed system for keeping important communications/records is very important. Since all of the work is done online the instructor must differentiate between what is needed to be kept and documented on and what can be discarded. It would be easy to keep everything and become overwhelmed with excess documentation.
Different ways student learn, different conflicts that may arise and how to handle them.
The importance of communication via email or chats as well as recognizing the value of the code of conduct and how to reinforce, if needed.
Keeping students engaged with discussions can take many different forms of communication
This module was a good refresher for me with regards to the content.
