In the past, I have served as a facilitator and enjoy this role of guiding students, but having them explore on their own.
Clear and defined communication of and within the course are essential as facilitator.
I think it is all about communication and the way it is delivered to the student. If you have clear expectations, reliable feedback and different way to ecnourage participation, your online class will be effective.
Looking forward to applying techniques/tips to increase online participation from learners.
I learned to... first: be clear about which teacher/student role I will use in order to be most effective in teaching my specific class; second: be very clear in all communications because there is a lack of ability to read body language online; third: be clear in the syllabus about engagement expectations—keep students engaged... this is the key to success, especially when teaching an online class.
It is worth noting that students can sometimes learn better from other students. The instructor can therefore play the role of an effective facilitator to forther enhance effective student learning
This section has given me much to think about and consider in creating an online learning environment. There are multiple roles that I, as an instructor, must assume in order to facilitate and support student learning.
This section has given me much to think about and consider in creating an online learning environment. There are multiple roles that I, as an instructor, must assume in order to facilitate and support student learning.
Communicating in a timely manner is one of the most important aspects of feedback. Feedback and engagement needs to be more than just learning for the learning process.
I agree feedback is very important, especially when not face-to-face. In a traditional classroom, you can guage understanding sometimes even from facial expression. Online, it's important to answer questions and clarity promptly and give quick, effective feedback before a student becomes lost or frustrated.
As instructors, we need to be intentional about creating tasks that increase student responsibility and ownership to their work. This can be done through problem-based learning, as well as opening avenues for feedback from students.
The point about no nonverbal cues in e-learning is important. It is easy to misread tone in emails and messages. If you can speak with a student while having visual access (like Zoom) it gives an opportunity for a clearer conversation.
Always improving on communication, once I feel I am there something pulls me back to always improving. I learned: Feedback is solidifying the efforts of the student. Analyzing the outcomes helps defining the guidelines to meet a clear expectation.
Student engagment and timely and effective feedback are critically important factors in achieving high student outcomes.
Having the students "buy-in" the online learning platform is essential. Developing a partnership with the student learners along with engaging the students from the beginning will help with the "buy-in."
The important take aways for me are that an online instructor needs to teach the content as well as teach the students how to showcase their learning appropriately. Students need to be taught how to use the technology and how to respond to others online in respecful and positive ways.
Use various sources to improve course or rate.
Students engagement is truly vital when making plans, syllabus, etc.
Developing a course that blends learning can promote student engagement. Evaluating student engagement and outcomes to the teaching method and communciation is just as important.
The level of preparedness and involvement from instructors will play a large role in the success of Stustudent learning.
