I liked the topic of identifying issues that can occur with the online platform. I find this useful in creating a remedy for keeping the students engaged and assisting them with issues that my artise.
- Conducting a preliminary survey to identify them.
- Sending personal reminders of how to obtain technical support.
- Volunteering your help personally to resolve technical issues by getting help from your technical support staff.
- Reminding students that they can receive assistance.
Great points that are highly effective.
In online learning procrastination seems to be the biggest difficulty my students have while in the course. Many of them are having difficulty making the transition from the typical classroom to the self paced e-learning classroom.
It is important to monitor the dynamics of the online classroom to make sure that the students are communicating and using the discussion forums accorning to the student code ofconduct and institution guidelines.
Some learners may find it difficult to develop informal relationships in an e-learning environment; therefore, it is important to monitor their participation levels.
In this Module, there was a great reminder for me to remind students to seek technical support. I tend to make this my responsibility but there is additional support for me too!
Two possible ways of handling noisy learners in an asynchronous setting are:
- Send an e-mail to the learner advising him or her to remain on the existing thread until it is exhausted.
- Provide some personal attention by making a special request for the learner to provide some specific input into the discussion. If the learner continues to surf around, steer him or her back into the mainstream of the discussion.
Importance of continued communication and engagement with students.
online courses require a diffrent level of dedication from in person courses
I learned that there are many types of learners and there are strategies to deal with even the disruptive learner. The quiet learner to me is the hardest to get engaged and I was happy to learn some strategies to try to get them engaged. I also learned about ways to keep track of things in the classroom.
The ability of students to be proactive instead of reactive is not a given, but one that needs to be taught through reminders and repetition. The introduction of a hybrid model where mandatory synchronous attendance is required (in addition to asynchronous interaction with the instructor and their peers) may or may not help with our Quiet or Procrastinating students -- time will tell.
I learned that there are behavior issues in online classes as well as in person classes. There are types of learners that an instructor needs to be prepared to deal with.
The effective communications is one of the most important aspects in achieving good academic results.
Conducting an online course has it's challenges, but with quick recognition of any conflicts, a method of regressing such issues can be implemented with appropriate documentation and measures to contain ongoing conflict in obtaining quicker resolutions.
The "Managing the E-Learning Environment" module had useful lessons and advice on how to handle situations that we may come across in an online classroom. There are some unique situations that may pop up in an online classroom, such as knowing when to use different tools (individual chat, group chat, public forum, email), considerations for students with competing responsibilities, and helping students to resolve alienation and/or technical issues.
keeping record of things is very important. This course gave me understanding and to have open communication with the students given the fact that they may lead to dropped course
knowing the signs of student in risk and handling conflict when arises
Personality and learning styles also applies to the remote learning environment.
I learned in this topic that an extra effort needs to be given in learning who your students are individually, in an online learning environment. I have definitly learned some sratigaties on how to indentify different personalities, this will help ensure student atrition and success by ensuring student envolvement.
I've learned in this module how to keep good records to reduce disorganization, communicating with students, and resolving student conflicts. I'll be sure to read the policies and procedures through my company to ensure I know all the do's and dont's.
We need to organize all communication methods with students. We need to be caring and fair.
