Clear, posted guidelines in the syllabus or policy and procedure manuals can be a reference when problems arise. Early intervention can protect the learning environment from conflict and prevent escalating problems. Having been a victim of a disruptive intimidator in a previous course, early enforcement of guidelines could have saved much pain and frustration.
With online learning there will be a plethera of communication and information going back and forth between myself and my students. A major key to my helping students succeed and stay engaged in their courses is to keep information well organized. This will assist in making prompt and appropriate responses as well as being aware of any ongoing issues. While there are different types of learners in a an online course, it is important to be mindful of the varying needs of the students and as a faculty member utilize the instutional guidelines to administer policies and resolutions.
Enlightening discussion of the many reasons students can be alienated from the online course (and ways to deal with each type).
Learning about the various types of "problem" students was interesting. I just dealt with an intimidator and I was pleased to see that what I did was what was advised here. Of all the types, I think the quiet student is the easiest to deal with because you just need to create an encouraging, warm space for them.
Nancy Tosh
We need to stay opened minded to students who will lack in technology skills. We also need to be able to help them be engaged in class.
There are different types of online learners
I learned that there are different types of students related to online learning just as there are in classroom learning. It's important to identify students who may procrastinate and offer time management suggestions. It's important to be aware of a students other "roles" and how this may affect their ability to follow through with an online course.
Learned about feedback and different type of students and how to mange conflict.
I really liked the pre-emptive approach for students who may have technical issues by inquiring early on in order to identify them quickly. The situations with resistance and students will always be there but the online approaches suggested here have easily given me more options for which I am grateful. Conflict resolution and de-escalation are human and ongoing but this gives me a more effective and consistent approach.
Some students may be reluctant to engage due to their limited written communication skills. Some students may try to intimidate an instructor into giving them the best grade possible and may become verbally abusive.
Managing an onlime course has a lot of challenges from all sources. It could be IT issues or student related. I know I have my share of strugles, but I am improving continually through practice and continual conversation swith other staff.
I really appreciate the recommendations for effective strategies for:
- Keeping course records.
- Communicating with students.
- Counseling students.
- Dealing with undesirable behavior.
- Resolving student conflicts.
- Minimizing student attrition.
What really resonated with me was learning about behavioral traits inherent to a student's personality profiles and how to manage that type of learner. I have found that in the traditional classroom, you can observe and immediately modify or correct undesirable behaviors. Online learning environments could create a challenge for managing such behaviors. I plan to use this in my online communication classes.
No matter the environment as instructors we must be prepared to deal with many types of personalities. Keep record of written communications.
I learned the importance of keep record of every thing that has do with the students.
few very important parts of effective e-learning are addressed in this module. Appropriate record keeping and effective communication are very important for the suuccessful learning. also student's behaviour should be identified in advance and should be adressed appropriately. Every effort should be made to minimize the student attrition.
I really like the suggestions on how to handle a quiet learner. In particular, I think sending an email to the quiet learner that refers either to their biography or something else you know about them that would be valuable to the discussion makes the learner feel valued. The value thus imparted by the instructor with the email can increase the confidence of the quiet learner. Indeed, the quiet learner may post something of exceptional value as a result, thus helping out the entire class.
Personally emailing students can be a huge advantage when it comes to students feeling support, confronting disruptive students, or encouraging shy students to participate.
This course was very informative regarding why students wil drop out of class and how to reach out to them when they are facing difficulities also learning the different types of students who will approach a discussion and how to privatly speak to them
This course centers around the different types of students that will be encountered in the e-learning realm and the importance of maintaining a professional, well documented communications system with the students.
Evaluate the different types of students present in your class so that you can adequately manage them. Keep good records. Have a good organized filing system for student assignments and grades.
