Active learning skills take additional effort and planning, but are necessary to teach at a higher level. It is important for the students to engage in thinking skills such as synthesis, analysis and evaluation.
It is necessary that we carefully analyze the activities proposed in the courses to promote significant learning.
Want to incorporate video into online classroom. The video will be up to 15 minutes in length.
Lo que considero que me a enseñado este modulo es que el aprendizaje activo ofrece beneficios al estudiante, como la capacidad de retener y comprender los conceptos realizados en clases
The thing that was interesting in this section was utilizing methods to help decrease negative feelings about online active learning and promote a sense of responsibility for their learning by the students. Some of the attitudes mentioned like the "retail model" are very true with our current student population.
Comment on Sulee Allen's post: Hi, Sulee! I didn't know that you had this educational experience. Traveling to my daughter-in-law's third world country of origin ready opened my eyes to how different cultures approach and deliver education to their students. Lack of access to technology was a huge issue. Lack of laptops, and internet access has also been an issue with our current student population here in Jacksonville.
I've learned in this segment that providing the necessary online tools such as video editing to the students , gives them the solid foundation of having what they need to learn, and utilize what they had learned in the upcoming class projects and in their daily activities on the job. I intend on providing my students with troubleshooting Q& A , to help facilitate problems that might arise during the process of completing an assignment.
In my experience, active learning provides many benefits for the student, better retention and meaningful understanding of concepts. My student evaluations have comments about how engaging activities helped with critical thinking and how to understand a situation better. What resonated with me in the section, and what I have discovered is true with my own students, that breaking the topics into manageable pieces is a key to successful active learning.
El aprendizaje cooperativo es un método de instrucción que organiza a los estudiantes en grupos pequeños para que trabajen juntos en una tarea común, con el objetivo de maximizar su propio aprendizaje y el de sus compañeros.
I have learned that active learning can be ineffective if not carefully structured or if students don't understand its purpose. Each activity needs to be tied to learning goals and take time to explain its relevance to students.
The importance of students having access to technology and that the technology works.
I was once an online student with misconceptions about active learning techniques. I grew up in a third world country and found it difficult to adjust to group projects, team assignments and discussion post replies. I would often question why in the U.S. are most assignments group based or have components other than lectures. Hearing the rationale and history behind the use of active learning techniques has opened my eyes and now I am much more accepting of active learning techniques.
As instructors, we must ensure that students have access to technology and feel confident using it. When students lack sufficient knowledge or access to technology, they often face significant challenges.
It is important to be compassionate and understanding that technology can sometimes be a problem, which could lead to frustration and the student being upset.
One key takeaway is the misconception that online learning lacks engagement or effective student-teacher interaction. In reality, with the right tools and strategies, online platforms can facilitate meaningful connections and foster an engaging environment. If these connections occur through social media, such as Facebook or Instagram, they can also happen in the online learning space. However, time management and self-discipline can be significant hurdles for students. To address this, I plan to incorporate more interactive elements, like discussion boards and live sessions, and provide guidance on time management to help students stay on track and remain engaged.
Enlist in feedback and be open to ideas and criticism from colleagues. Clear boundaries and expectations should be established up front to ensure everyone is actively participating in the learning process.
Presenting the active strategies to be used throughout the course, intensity of the workload, and learner expectations from the beginning in a short video course introduction will reduce some negativity from students during the course.
I think even with it being a wonderful opportunity to teach online we need to realize there is a chance of technology not working and we should have a backup plan in that circumstance.
I've learned that I have to view myself less as "the expert" in the classroom and more as the guide.
My takeaway from this module is that there is a lot of limitations to active learning, so it is important to use the technology that works best for your type of students and curriculum.
