Online Persona | Origin: EL108
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Preparing Students to Become Good Online Learners --> Online Persona
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So far in this course, I’ve been reminded just how important it is to help students manage their time well. It’s also been a good reminder for me, as the instructor, of how much time students really need to be putting into the course. Because of that, I try to regularly encourage them to set aside enough time each week if they want to be successful.
I also really like the focus on deadlines. In my courses, everything is due Sunday at midnight, but I constantly remind students not to wait until the last minute. It seems like something always comes up on Sundays, and they end up not getting as much done as they had planned. I’ve actually seen this play out many times—students will tell me they planned to spend Sunday finishing their work, but then family plans, work shifts, or unexpected issues come up, and they run out of time. Because of that, I try to gently push them to start earlier in the week so they’re not relying on just one day to get everything done.
So far from this course I have been reminded of the importance of helping the students to manage their time wisely. Also it has once again been re-emphasized to me as the professor the amount of time that the students should be spending on the course, and it is a good idea to also remind the students that they should set apart a good amount of time each week to be successfull in the course. I also like the emphasis on deadlines. The current deadline for my courses is Sunday at Midnight, but I always need to remind students to not procrastinate, because time and time again things come up on sunday and the students are not able to get as much done as they had planned to.
College professors at AZCN can ready online students by providing clear orientation modules, technology tutorials, and expectations for communication, time management, and academic integrity. Early low-stakes activities help students practice navigation and engagement. To assess barriers, instructors can use diagnostic surveys, brief assessments, and check-ins to identify issues with access, digital literacy, language, or competing responsibilities, then connect students with resources and adjust instruction as needed to support equitable participation and success throughout the term.
Communication is key and is very essential, learning styles are different and everyone is unique in their way of learning things that's why we always have to switch up our style of teaching.
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.
