I need to ensure my courses are user-friendly and is a buildable road map
Essentials: building online communities, scaffolding and creating a dynamic syllabus.
be involved with students, give clear and detailed instructions, use the website tools to promote discussions and interaction between students
Offering students varied forms of communication that is dynamic and interactive facilitiates good learning environments for almost all online students. Specifically, an electronic course syllabus should be packed with information extending beyond the basic information; modules, assignments, tests, grading and due dates; to include links to resources (videos, instructions, instructor email, etc) and a disclaimer to students that due to the dynamic nature, the information in the syllabus is subject to change. Scaffolding and communication should be as varied as the syllabus. A strong virtual learning environment teacher offers several avenues for students to access for learning opportunities (I2S, S2I, S2S, G2I, I2G, and G2G) throught a web-based community setting for asynchronous learning. Finally, as scaffolding is a traditional instructional strategy; online instructors may scaffold with technology through varied forms of communication within the LMS.
I've taken online courses and you definately need interactive content.
Wow....lots of information in this section! I have learned the importance of creating a fluid yet dynamic syllabus and allowing students to provide feedback to modify assignments and projects. I also learned the importance of effective online chats, communications, and scaffolding.
I learned that scaffolding create a steadfast fondation for all learners.
Creating dynamice syllabus is highly important for online learners
Syllabus is very important, it lets the student know what is expected and what will need to be done, it can help them manage their time better to make sure all assignments are done.
The syllabus is a very important part of the learning process. Gives the student instructions in detail how, where, and when to follow in the course. Scaffolding has 8 tasks to be successful.
Online tools play a significant role in a student's success in a course. These tools serve as a foundation in building a community for the students; where interaction with the instructor, fellow students, or people within a group can be fostered and facilitate a deeper learning.
It is very important that clear instructions are given by online faculty so miscommunications are avoided.
It is important to build and provide a dynamic syllabus in order for students to successfully navigate the course to completion. It can change based on need for the students and new content building on the other content. Be sure to anticipate any online issues students' may have accessing information. Scaffolding is encouraged to build on prior knowledge and communication and collaboration are essentia.l
I learned the difference between a flat syllabus and a dynamic syllabus from this course. I need to revamp my syllabus to be more dynamic.
I'm really excited to add other forms of communicating and exchanging knowledge for my students! My problem will be to generate the enthusiasm for the discussion, as my subject is nor necessarily volatile. (Nutrition).
Be very detailed with your instructions regarding course communication and discussion in your syllabus, and its the Instructor's role to be th "tour guide" to help students map their success in an online course. Ensure students have an opportunity to build thier knowledge/skills through scaffolding opportunties in the modules or course learning outcomes.
This reassured me that a good syllubus is a key element and road for the course information and objectives. Also, i learned the effective tools to communicate in an online learnining emvironment.
That one of the most important parts of you course is to build a dinamic syllabus to help feed required information to the student.
Scaffolding remains an important part of student learning. In the classroom, it is important to identify and build upon students' prior knowledge in order to help reach the desired learning objectives. This is just as important in the online learning environment.
Buildfing on prior knowledge is always important! The thing that stood out the most is students should learn more from their usage of technology then just the mere having ihe technology. This should be an active and dynamic piece and one that students take ownership of!!
It is important to have a dynamic syllabus for the course. This will help guide the students' learning. It is also important to set up communication guidelines and how that will take place. Scaffolding of content will allow for all learniers to be successful in the course.
