Online Persona | Origin: EL108
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Preparing Students to Become Good Online Learners --> Online Persona
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
online students need as much attention than the face to face students.
Comment on Elizabeth Lane's post: I completely agree with the tips you gave on creating methods that help students process and retain complex information!
As an instructor or an Instructional Designer realizing more goes into the development of a course, but the realization of the individual needs and considerations for the variety of students that may be enrolled. As an instructor you must consider their abilities to take an online course, encourage commitment, discuss disabilities, motivate, and set goals with them. As well as developing tools for their success, such as standardizing days/times assignments are turned in. As an instructor you must be just as committed and the student
I believe that is important to create a dedicate distraction- free study space establishing a consistent daily schedule and promoting active participation through frequent comunicatin with the instructor.
I think the idea that students are very comfortable with videos rather than having to read an e-mail announcement. I will get more comfortable with making videos to underline points or make an announcement. I am trying to meet the students where they are at and increase my communication quality.
I think the idea that students are very comfortable with videos rather than having to read an e-mail announcement. I will get more comfortable with making videos to underline points or make an announcement. I am trying to meet the students where they are at and increase my communication quality.
It is important to know your students and keep communication open with students
Video media is great if you can find time to do it.
help student understand time management and expectations.
manage time and know everyone learns at a different pace.
It's important to teach students how to manage their time with proper time management.
Creating a dedicated workspace and setting a consistent daily schedule are critical. The students should also actively engage with peers and ask for help if needed.
Comment on Danielle Davis's post: Prepare students for online learning requires fostering self-discipline, time management and proactive communication.
Comment on Danielle Davis's post: Prepare students for online learning requires fostering self-discipline, time management and proactive communication.
Everyone learns in their own way, what works for some wont work from all. Being able to adapt and teach the material in a multitude of ways is key in ensuring the class as a whole is understanding the material.
I think it is really important to remember that everyone learns differently and at their own pace. It may not be obvious is someone is having a hard time processing information. It is important to find out if students need more resources or accommodations if they are struggling.
I learned how strongly an instructor’s presence and communication style influence student motivation in an online environment.
I came away realizing that teaching in a virtual space is about truly meeting learners where they are, not just presenting material, and being honest about my own areas for growth along the way. Going forward, I plan to be more deliberate in helping each person build the habits, confidence, and awareness they need to stay engaged and succeed in this environment.
One area of this module really caused me to really stretch my thinking about students who struggle with learning disabilities when I came to the following statements: “Students may also process information more slowly and need more time than typically expected to understand the course content. This disability may also lead to a lower level of reasoning and a lack of ability to follow logical steps. However, this may also be connected to memory issues such as students having a lack of ability in remembering or recalling information.”
In nursing programs, there is a critical need for students to prioritize safety and sequential order when performing procedures. For the learning disability mentioned above, the instructor should seek to reduce the student's cognitive load and provide opportunities to experience structured repetition. Some examples follow as it relates to how I could better meet the needs of nursing students who struggle with learning disabilities:
- Chunking: Break down complex procedures (for example, insertion of the nasogastric tube) into small, manageable steps. Don’t move to Step B until Step A is mastered.
- Visual Aids: For students with reasoning struggles, create a visual "decision tree" to aid them in navigating clinical logic.
- Scaffolding: Create guided notes or outlines before lectures so they can focus on listening rather than frantic note-taking.
- Mnemonics: Teach classic nursing mnemonics (like ADPIE for the nursing process or PQRST for pain assessment) to anchor knowledge.
- Spaced Repetition: Revisit core concepts often in low-stakes settings to move them from short-term to long-term memory.
- Frequent Breaks: Brief breaks, regularly scheduled, can hinder "cognitive overload" and mental fatigue during long clinical days or exams.
