Syllabus should be the first place to establish expectations for student engagement.
I learned that I can encourage my students to take ownership of their learning and develop a growth mindset. In creating student-learning opportunities, each student can take on an active role by choosing topics of interest and projects to participate in that most interest them. The live lab experience will allow the students to share ideas and knowledge and develop their culinary skills with classmates.
I never thought about doing less of the discussion leading as the term goes on and allowing students to lead the discussions instead, but I can see how that allows me to mentor and facilitate and empower them to lead.
Sinceramente complacida y encantada con este curso, me ha dado herramientas para poder reflexionar sobre mi accionar pedagógico en el entorno virtual.
Para hacer un PEA desde los entornos virtuales es necesario ver las necesidades del estudiantes, pensar en tu accionar docente desde la visión de un facilitador, y darle una mirada a tu liderazgo en el aula.
El contenido es importante pero tambien lo es, que sea comprendido por el estudiante para lograr su autonomia y una participación activa dentro de su propio proceso de aprendizaje.
I'm struggling with the concept of problem-based learning. I teach an online plant science class, and while there are plenty of problems researchers are solving through plant science, this introductory level includes basic anatomy and physiology lessons. I am having a hard time wrapping my head around how to get them solving real-world problems using their course content (they do read about real-world problems being solved by other plant scientists).
We must identify our facilitation approach, understand our roles as a facilitator, develop a plan and assess that plan through out the time teaching this course.
engage the student vary your teaching style
The online instructor has many roles to play, facilitator, technological monitor, social manager cultivating a positive community, and ensuring proper communication is fluid among all faculty and students.
When providing instructions and feedback communication should be clear and precise to avoid miscommunication and complete understanding of feedback.
Comment on Gulsebnem Bishop's post: Yes, I realized I usually support students' participation but do not provide constructive feedback. I think this is something I need to work on as well.
Facilitating engagement is important and using feedback from students to address course areas of confusion and make adjustments is important.
The focus of any online course should be on the learner and not the technology. As providers of the online learning experience, the emphasis should (ii) involve effective communication, (ii) encourage a learner-centered environment, (iii) organize a problem-based learning, and (iv) provide a meaningful and informative feedback.
An instructor wears many hats, and one is of a facilitator making sure that the learning and expectations are communicated clearly with the students. Reviewing feedback allows you to check whether the course and instruction were successfully learned by the students and will allow you to tailor the course better for the learners.
try different methods to encourage students to Communicate
Guide on the Side is a method of teaching that allows learners to explore concepts and content at their own pace with guidance from the instructor. It is often used in virtual learning environments to promote active learning and student engagement. The instructor serves as a facilitator or "guide on the side," providing support and resources as needed while students navigate through the material independently. This approach encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning skills.
I am most excited to apply the skills of being the "social director" of the course!
Student based assessment and feedback will help foster a better learning environment.
I try to be careful with feedback. But what if a student ignores it? Some students simply don't or won't take the time to engage in the course. This is one of my challenges.
I thought the basics of this module could be summed up in the statement: "There are three basic approaches to teaching in an online environment. These approaches range from teacher-oriented to student-oriented, from limited interaction among and between students and faculty to high levels of interaction." I teach mostly in a synchrouous online environment. My approach is predominately teacher-oriented.
Feedback from students is absolutely important for the instructor and future students
I think facilitating discussion boards and having students reap the benefits of the medium the hardest.
