The rules and regulation regarding proper communication should be clearly defined. The syllabus or handbook is an excellent resource to outline the expectations as well as the consequences. Civility among learners is important as language and tone defines the environment. A key take away is for the instructor to reiterate policies and procedures regarding communication civility.
Establishing a pattern of communication at the beginning of the course will help in communication with I2S, S2I, and S2S. Alzo avoiding the use of All CAPS! Im learning!
Including specific feedback on what participation looks like online is helpful. Bridging that with clear 'neticate' will foster a productive and enriched learning environment.
Rules and guidelines are so important when dealing with online instuction. Students need to know what is appropriate and that if they do not follow the rule and guideliines, there will be consequences.
It has become clear that in the past, I may have taken for granted that all students read the school catalog and the blurb in each course syllabus about professional language and communication. In the future, it is important to clarify and model what good communication looks like more specifically. Ex. not using all caps, explaining proper netiquette and effective use of punctuation. These skills are crucial to the student's development and skills that will no doubt be helpful in their professional careers.
I have learned that studnets need to have consistency in expectations and communication patterns. This allows them to learn how to interact and ask questions and work with one another.
Communication expectations are important to define and layout for students. If you expect something specific of them, this should be laid out and examples given. This is especially important in discussion board communication.
I think the key takeaway from this module is the need to establish communication guidelines, standards, and expectations. Without this and a rubric to outline those expecations then the students will be all over the place with their communications.
I have learned that good communicqation between myself and my students is essencial to an online course. Also ther code of conduct section was very informative.
Establishing guidelines for methods of communication is important, S2I, I2S, S2S. using email, text, and informing students the time frame to expect a reply to these communication process.
i learned to set boundaries for emails and respose times
I like the grading rubic at the end of session for disscussion board.
Other than type of communication, consistency in communication is critical to student's success.
Set clear expectaions and guidlines of proper communication. Using a ruberic can help lay out expectaions and increase participation.
Code of conduct is a must and we have to be stand up and not allow students to push the envelope. Extremely hard to real class back in if the instructor is not consistent or wishy washy. I as well liked the rubric.
Guidelines, communication, grading are all important, and having clear expectations of all.
Make sure to include your communication in your syllabus about how to communicate and the availability of your time to be consistent.
In online communication, instructors should:
- investigate and choose the most appropriate method of communication
- Clearly announce how and when communication may occur
- Provide clear and detailed instructions for communication
- Set clear expectations for the instructor and students
- Encourage all students to participate in the communication
I learned the importance of clearly explain the expected communication in the course since the beggining given the students the guidelines will be beneficial for the complince.
In online communications it is made clear early on that any form of harassment will not be tolerated. I have also given them a clear set of guidelines that they must not only post, but also respond to 2 others for their discussions to count as completed. And they must be meaningful and not just "Yep, I agree" type of responses.
