I learned to take into account that participates may be of different generations. Being in different generations bring different gaps in their learning styles, as well as understanding of technology. Instructors need to be consiterate of this.
Students also need to be self motivated, have an open mind, and understand teamwork and time management to be successful in an online course.
I think the most important aspect in online learning is communication. It is also important to know your students. Knowing the students within the course will help you make sure students receive the communication in a form that is best for them. If there is an age range of students from different generations, a group text may be able to be set up so that in addition to email information can be sent that way as well. It is also important to make sure that students are participating within the class. Communication that is effective would help with this.
Online classes are more difficult than the brick and mortar classes. With different generations involved in each class, there will be differences in the ability to use the communication tools.
You set the tone for communication be an example and encourage students to partipate and be active communicators
As an instructor we must clearly the communication code and the student must be able to comprehend the concepts. they must be proficient in comuunicating verbally and they must be able to write,in that same vain, we as instructors must modeled the same.
Show your students that you care with their e learning progress by sending them supportive emails and one on one chats.
Communication guidelines are essential.
I'm taking notes to improve my canvas environment for my students.
Time management and motivation are essential for student success in an online platform. Instructor feedback encouraging the student is crucial so they retain the sense of belonging that is felt within a traditional classroom structure.
I have been focused largely on the importance of the idea of communication in distance learning as my students are not allowed any internet access, and no technology or phone correspondence of any kind. I am wondering if there is still a way to create communication when everything is paper based distance learning. My students are all ages, so I am familiar with the differences in communication. As things are during COVID I am having a difficult time getting students to particpate in communication, and I think if there were a way to create more communication amongst the class it could make a big difference. With the adult learners I teach, the open-mindedness is probably there, but the self-discipline and self-motivation needed at the moment are lacking. Students are good communicators when they choose to be, and hopefully this will be one key motivator to bring back their participation and communication moving forward. Presently, we are just returning finally completion of and submission of assignments by generally self-motivated participants.
This module provides the reasons why students start an online course and "drop out" or withdraw. At one point they realize that the online course is not for everyone.
Having taught for a span of time, the discussion on generational differences was insightful. I find there are also subsets of each generation. The students I taught five years ago differ from the students I teach today.
I found it interesting that different generations learn in different ways. What is pretty much expected to me must be emphasized to younger generations. I'll make sure that I post these expectations, like complete sentences and proper grammar, in my syllabus.
Student communication is based on many different factors. That is why it is important to be concise when laying out guidelines for when and how communication should happen.
I have learned their is a difference in how different age groups communicate. It is important for the instructor to consider the differences to make sue all sudent's needs are met to be successful in the online course.
Different age groups communicate differently. Students need clear guidelines for communication to make it more uniform for all.
Teachers need to provide ways for students to self-motivate and manage their time so that they are successful in the class.
It is vital to stay aware of how the communications are percieced in the online environment.
A message can very easily be misunderstood.
The teacher should double check what they have written, maybe even say it out loud to get a better feel for how it may be taken.
Engaging students in a productive and meaningful manner that facilitates active and engaged communications is indeed the basis of online learning. While most of burdeon for creating and maintaining this environment falls on the course designer / course instructor, students too have a highly active role in making that environment a success through timely written and verbal communications, as well as following the course or program guidelines.
For me, this is a good reminder about how to communicate online and which characteristics to foster and encourage in my students. It's a good reminder to look at their motivation and consider that before I respond to their communications, especially those that are not positive.
