I understand the importance of scaffolding as it relates to a student's learning, and how using prior knowledge and experiences can help build that process of scaffolding and advancing their learning.
I have gained a better understanding of how a syllabus can be used in an online course. I knew Canvas would dynamically add assignments to a syllabus. It gives me a new appreciating of how the college implements the syllabus in the math courses.
The importance of scaffolding involving syllables
A clear and consistent syllabus is critical. It should also have student-centered language and not be too punitive.
Communication is bidirectional. Pausing for effect gives time for students to formulate a reasoned question. Therefore, the instructor is better able to understand the context of the question.
If we don't scaffold for our students we are doing them a grave diservice.
This module offered me a wonderful reminder on why it is so important to scaffold content for my students. By engaging in activities that allow students to scaffold, they can reflect on their own experiences and gain new knowledge and perspectives.
Using web-based tools (using more than just the discussion board) is important as well as scaffolding. Treating our students with respect is important.
I learned the importance of student engagement on virtual classes/calls.
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I feel that I have learned that there are a multitude of ways to help create a structure and a community among my online students and that it is much more dynamic than I had originally imagined. I am looking forward to attempting to create a more interactive syllabus and providing avenues for feedback!
Building on prior knowledge with scaffolding.
I learned there are many different ways to engage and encourage students. Use of a variety of different web-based tools is they key.
Scaffolding is a crucial teaching strategy that enables students to construct new knowledge by building upon their existing understanding. This approach recognizes that learners come to the classroom with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of prior knowledge. Effective scaffolding meets students where they are and provides the necessary support to help them progress towards more complex concepts and skills.
The best way to communicate is to provide a detailed syllabus so the students can better understand what they need to do for the course
it is extremely important to create a dynamic syllabus
It is very important to create a good syllabus especially for online learning!
I learned how to create a syllabus.
Focusing on prior knowledge is essential to achieving scaffolding. Coming at a level too high above students can quickly make them feel isolated and discouraged and coming in at a low level can leave them feeling bored and unengaged. Finding the balance is difficult in a classroom setting but is essential for success.
I learned about scaffolding and the importance of communication and an online community.
I will begin by identifying an avenue for the students to be able to communicate with the instructors individually and as a group. This will be defined in the syllabus so future issues will be mitigated. Using a scaffolding approach, I will identify subjects in the Syllabi that will allow for assignments to build on one another.
