It is important to create a dynamic syllabus that students can access to not only identify course expectations, assignments, due dates, etc. but also find answers to their course questions.
Instructional delivery must have different components to create a centered student approach. I need to follow the guidelines of these components and apply them appropriately to achieve my goals,
I learned that the basic aspects I must be focus on are:
- Creating a syllabus that must be dynamic.
- The online community should be created to allow students to participate using the information and technology tools. Stablish a sense of belonging and identify a purpose for belonging to the community is a must.
- Implement all methods possible and follow the guidelines to have an effective communication.
- Building the learning scaffolding will provide students structure to learn and focus on student centered activities.
Must admit, I have been guilty of posting a "flat" syllabus, only to find out that yes, you have to modify making it more detailed and interactive. I also realized in the classroom years ago, don't be afraid to get what you give. In other words, we as teachers give students feedback on a daily basis. Hopefully constructive. Can't be afraid to ask students for their feedback on the course. Receive their feedback and make adjustments to better the learning environment.
I learned that I cannot simply take the syllabus from my classroom and post it on my page. It needs dynamic components.
Make sure the syllabus is clear to create a roadmap for the learning.
I have learned the difference between a syllibus and a dynamic one. I like the questions: what should we stop doing, start doing, and continue doing in my courses. Good student feedback can strengthen my courses and keep them fresh. I also like that for an online learning community to function best students themselves have to establish a sense of belonging, intentionally enter in, and identify a reason or purpose to belong. This development and support of mutual relationships makes the learning community richer and more meaningful.
What I learned so far from this module was the importance of a good detailed syllabus describing expectations and have effective communication.
I learned that it is okay to change up the way content is delivered online as long as there are clear instructions and I remain consistent.
This course has taught the impotance of communication and the different tools such as Rubric and Syllalbus
I feel my syllabus could be improved. While I think it is structured well and provides an outline of what students will be doing, it is not dynamic and I see how that could be very helpful.
In an online course, the syllabus must be dynamic. It cannot be flat like a traditional course syllabus.
I have learned that it is important to use a dynamic syllabus and scaffolding in online learning. I will try to be very sensitive to students feedback and encourage effective communication wihin the online learning community.
I learned that a dynamic syllabus is recommended for online instruction, but I don't know how to create one. I would love to see an example. I will search through a few posts and see if I find one. If you read this post and have one to send as an example, please do so.
This was a rich module. I currently use a LMS and this module has me thinking about what I need to possibly change and how I will move forward in the course.
I learned communication is key to the success of an online course. It begins with the syllabus, which should be an ever evolving document that provide specific directions and answers to student questions. I also learned that it's important to create a community of learners who are participative and to use online resources to assist in this communications. Then learned the importance of structuring your course to scaffold student learning and focus for student activities.
I learned the importance of a dynamic syllabus as well as how to effectively scaffold the learning in an online course.
I've learned how a dynamic syllabus can help build a beter online learning community. I will def be putting this type of syllabus into place for the remainder of my distance learning.
In this module, I learned about what a dynamic syllabus is and how to create one.
I intend to start creating dynamic syllabus now on when I create a syllabus for my course.
Providing clear instructions and scaffolding are crucial to student success.
Scaffolding is huge. You need to encourage participation in a variety of ways, including polling students to see how much they want to feel your presence in chatrooms or blogs. Use online tools when you can to enable a variety of ways to communicate. CLose your rooms and ensure privacy for students who may need that to fully engage.
