Technology Tools for Effective Communication | Origin: EL105
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Online Language: Communicating with Students --> Technology Tools for Effective Communication
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
This connection through software is important. Some of my students struggle with connectivity to teams. Zoom seemed to be less breakable so I miss using it. Perhaps something better than teams will come along.
In this module, I learned the importance of using technology tools to communicate effectively with students in an online environment. I plan to apply what I learned by continuing to use Canvas announcements, Zoom meetings, and Remind messages to keep students informed and engaged. Effective communication helps create a more supportive learning experience and promotes student success.
Technology is a great thing these days, but you really need to ensure you are using the right one for the purpose of your class and students
Use appropriate communication tools to stay connected with students while creating a more personal and organized online learning experience. Leverage platforms like Teams and Zoom to maintain clear communication, conduct brief check-ins, and ensure students feel supported and know how to reach me when they need assistance.
This showed how important it is to choose the right type of communication and technology based on the situation. Each method has its pros and cons, so using good judgment helps ensure messages are clear and effective. It also highlighted that technology should support learning, not overwhelm it. Using the right tools in a thoughtful way can improve engagement, communication, and overall student success.
tech tools help with making online better.
Most of my students are not familiar with tech tools. This module helped me learn new tools I can introduce to students.
I intend on exploring more tech tools to provide collaboration and communication experiences in my course. I want them to be approachable for students still learning tech.
Use the right communication tools to stay connected with students and make online learning feel more personal and organized. By using Teams and Zoom to keep communication clear, hold quick check-ins, and make sure students always know they can reach me when they need help.
I use email and Zoom meetings mostly currently. Have not really had any problems.
Choosing the correct technology is important when communicating with students. Each type has its pros and cons. These need to be weighed for each situation to ensure that we communicate effectively.
In my experience, being able to choose the correct type of communication is an essential skill for this type of position. If I need to discuss something that is more time sensitive, I may not want to communicate through email because responses take time to go back and forth. I may instead choose to call the person and simply follow up with an email to summarize and document any important information that was discussed during the phone call. This allows the person to acknowledge the key points of discussion, accept any plan of action, or correct me if I misunderstood something.
Text messaging can also be a time saver, but I would only use this for casual check-ins, not formal discussions. Something text-worthy (for me) is something that either doesn't require a response or can be answered by the recipient with a short response. For lengthy conversations or important discussion, I always feel face-to-face is best. Too much can get misconstrued over text, email, and sometimes telephone interactions. I certainly agree that people receive messages and respond differently in an electronic/cyber space than they do in physical spaces, so we must use our best judgment to choose the best type of communication for each interaction and to achieve the desired outcome.
There are pros and cons to using online training tactics. It is the instructors responsibiltiy to use them wisely
When you are facilitating a course, having various types of technology available can help you reach more students. There are several Apps available now more than ever that will allow you to connect with your students and keep them engaged. These tools not only allow you to stay in contact with your students but also keep you in the know with new technology.
The biggest takeaway for me is function over features. I see a lot of implementations of tools. Once the tool is selected, people try to use ALL the tools ALL the time. Not every feature is necessary...or helpful. Often this creates a cognitive overload, especially when features are piled on...even when they don't serve the learning objective.
Reminded me as an instructor to be continually checking how tech comms are working, what might need improving, etc. in the formative stages, and not only summative.
I learned how different technology tools can improve clarity, engagement, and communication in an online course. I plan to apply this by choosing tools that enhance interaction, support student needs, and make communication more consistent and efficient throughout the course.
Communication is expected foremost from the faculty member. Students will get involved when they believe it is worth their time and effort.
While technology can make life and communication easier, it comes with some downsides. As instructors we need to ensure our communication is clear and consistence, so it does not become biased.
