Really taking the time to remind students and follow up with them so that they feel included and stay on track is a must when e- learning! Responses with a 24 hour period, as the educator, is necessary to make the student still feel your presence and that they are still the priority in an e-learning environment.
This module presented helpful information on ways to minimize student attrition, offering counseling to students who need support and guidance.
Learned ways to counteract discussion disruptors and other personality traits that could hinder discussions.
Students are all different and will be different types of learners. Keeping an eye on what type of learners everyone is and making sure everyone is getting what they need out of the material is pertinent to their success. Making sure there are no bad behaviors being presented in online learning, especially in synchronous settings is key.
Records management is important when it comes to online learning. As the instructor, you must be organized so that if the time comes up where you need to present communication documentation, it will be easily obtainable.
Comment on Rose Elam's post: I agree Rose. Communicating with your students can be an effective solution to understand where they're coming from. Maybe they're dealing with a personal issue that has resulted in their rebellion towards their program. It's important to listen on what they have to say in order to find a solution to their issue.
There are challenges to e learning for both the instructor and students and in both cases strategies must be used to organize information and files, stay on task and stay committed to learning. Educators must help their students to stay on task and work in this environment to avoid attrition.
I have learned that almost everyone is using email nowadays and a great tool
As an instructor, it is my role to do as much as possible to help to student be successful.
It is important to adapt to different ways of utilizing E-learning.
The module provided us with quick overview on different types of students, and issues we can face in on-line class. Keeping this information in mind will help me manage different student types more effectively.
A lot of different topics of learning mentioned in this course there are many different personality of students that we have to deal with. Keeping courses record and resolving student conflicts and many more !
I learned students may fall into a category type. It is important to identify them and address any issues they are creating either with themselves or in the class by making contact with them or using school policy to solve the issue. The detailed record keeping portion was good as far as making sure you have a well organized system for capturing, storing, and organizing communications.
I learn that it is best to be an active instructor and if you approach a unmotivated student set up live meeting with this student and see if there is anything that you can do to help them stay on track.
Good communication between student and instructor is important in a successful e-student atmosphere
Communication with students is important to know become aware of the type of learner they are. As an instructor, resolving different conflicts is necessary for each student.
Resolution of student conflict must be conducted in a fair and professional manner. Adhering to the guidelines will ensure a more equitable student experience.
This module offered reminders as to the student experience and how we can best support them.
It is important to maintain a safe and focused learning environment and to handle different types of students with care to minimize distractions from learning.
Online learning is similar to traditional settings. Personal issues and feeling alienated is an attrition reasons for students withdrawing from the course.
