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.
I like the part of asking the student which is the best way to communicate with them. I like using announcements in Canvas but notice that sometimes students tell me they didn't see it. Using school emails works sometime but again students have told me they don't check them until they get to school. So learning which way is best is always a good note to self.
Providing a communication code of conduct will help to establish rules and guidelines for online communication between members of the class and the instructor
Setting a pattern for communication within the course. Also, setting expectations and rubric for communicating.
We can communicate with our students in various ways. Making sure to establish expectations & policies for use up front in the first few days of starting a new class are key. Feedback to students in a timely manner are important. Establishing a two-way street with communication between students & the teacher are important.
Setting up the rules for communication will help all the students to better understand and hopefully not be intimidated so that all will participate.
Most important communication with my students and if I must write up student advisement must be done since week one. I've learned that some students when you let it slide they seem to think you are going to do it all the time. Start since week 1 so they know I am not playing around.
