Instructors must find and use strategies to ensure students arelearning and applying what they have learned in targeted activities. Encouraging effective communication, utilizating the tools available will be helpful.
Syllabus that is transparent is agood tool for studnet expectations. Scaffolding and chunks work well with complicated topics.
This module taught that in an online envorionment you build a dynamic syllabus and not a static one like in a Face To Face class. In addition to building a dynamic syllabus, online instructors need to use the LMS to create an online community and promote effective communication. Finally, the course must be designed in a scaffolding mannerer where prior knowledge builds into next lesson.
I learned about scaffolding by building on what the students know and what they learned in the last module and then adding the new stuff in. Then repeat the process and continue to scaffold the learning. It will provide the structue the students need to be successful.
Effective communication - instuctor, student, group is important. The insturctor must provide opportunity for the student to develop effective communication The instructor must communicate effectively. Learning isn't linear. Learning is achieved ia scaffolding, building upon prior skills.
Developing a dynamic syllabus for students is essential for the success of online learning. Scaffolding is also key to encouraging student success as they build on their prior knowledge.
it is necessary that scaffolding occurs in both lesson planning and student learning.
The dynamic syllabus is a key to helping the student learn. Scaffolding of knowledge is dependent on prior knowledge and the experiences of the student. The instructor needs to identify the knowledge base of each student in order to support their learning.
I never considered a dynamic syllabus to links to specific items in the online course. We have a set syllabus created by our student information system, but an additional document could be create (and I've done this before) a course outline with those specific integrated links.
Creating a Dynamic Syllabus will assist with the students understanding the guidelines and expectations of the course. Also with developing discussions, communicating what is expected to be proper entries and replies so that they understand the grading.
What have you learned from this module and how do you intend to apply it?
I liked the idea of having a dynamic syllabus. Too many times, i feel like i stick to the syllabus and i sometimes forget tthat sometimes student suggestions could change how i teach things. The idea of adding student voice is very important.
Use website tools especially group discussion-type of tools for students to be encouraged to learn.
I learned how important effective communication is with an on line course and how important it is to make sure that instructions for course communication has to be included in the syllabus. I will make sure that my syllabus includes not only expectations, but also what i expect in terms of communication.
I have learned that is very important to create a dinamic syllabus in an online class to guide the students during the course
The syllabus needs to be thorough to aid students learning and scaffolding has several steps aiding learning.
Creating an interactive syllabus is vital for the success of an online course. The instructor must be able to create an online community in which students feel they belong and they have a purpose. Effective communication is essential for the success of the students.
Online comminutes play an important role in an online setting. This sense of “community” supports student’s learning specially on team / group projects. It also gives a sense of “ownership” to a student’s individual contribution in class.
I like the description of Scaffolding. I hae never heard it put that way. I totally agree good communication during every step, phase, activity and process is essential for effective learning and assessment.
Scafolding can be acheived through asynchronus discussion, through the knowledge brought forth by each contributing student. A learner can build on knowledge acquired from others.
I have learned having a dynamic syllabus allow it to be shared where studnets can access and utilize at any time. Scafolding is also important it allows studnets to use their prior knowledge and build on that
