I plan to communicate more with students using other modes of communication, then evaluating which one seems to be the most effective.
I have learned of the various types of communication that can be used in an online corse that can be beneficial in enhancing the student experience.
There are several ways in which technology can be used to communicate with your students. Unfortunately, we have to stay within the parameters our university will permit for documentation purposes.
The use of technology can be helpful if it is used in the right format. It will enhance the learning and teaching in the class setting.
Effective communication is essential for success in each and every environment, academia and elsewhere.
There are a variety of tools that can be used to communicate with students and amongst peers. It is important to determine the appropriateness of each tool when being used to ensure the more effective means of communication.
Some instructors are uncomfortable using personal cell phones to text with students and I know there are software tools that support this functionality without using your actual phone number. What do you all use for text messaging students?
It was good to learn about how technology can be an effective communication tool.. The suggestions on how to use the tools for information and the adjustments for each tool to provide better effective communication. I appreciated the reminder regarding student feedback.
It is wonderful to learn all the different avenues for communication, including social media. I also feel it is important to ask for feedback from students to guage the effectiveness of the avenues used.
Do your research and find the best way to communicate with your students.
Its inportanat to make sure that the students can respond with the nessasary material
I had never thought of using TikTok in my online classes! I am excited to try it:-)
I have not considered Social Networks as a comunnication channel with students, but definetly I will start implementing it.
Using more polls to make them more aware during the class too.
I've learned that communication technology can serve more than one purpose.
I have learned using an end-of-course evaluation is an excellent way to obtain feedback from students about the entire communication process. I will apply the evaluation to offer suggestions the next time the course is taught or the next time the technology is used.
While I was reading the previous content, I reflected on how much the Covid-19 advanced skills that it was necessary to adopt. The types of technologies recommended based on the number of members in the group has an understandable definition at this time.
It is very important to use appropiate technology during the course and assesment of the technolgy tools used.
Technology should be varied, i.e., one on one, small and large group and it should not hinder the teaching process... it should enhance it.
There are many ways to communicate with students. Online instructors need to research which tools will be most effective and should base their choice on their comfort level with each possible tool. Students should be asked to provide feedback during and after the course in order to effectively evaluate each technology tool's effectiveness.
I learned that there are several ways to communicate with small groups including email, FaceTime, texting, teleconferencing, and telephone.
