Posting video announcements can be more engaging for students.
Just because students come from a digital generation doesn't mean they know how to accomplish things in an online course.
I have learned that it is important to do a self analysis inventory. It is also important to have self motivation and good time management skills and remember whether you are face to face or online your special need students are important.
In this module I learned that more time is dedicated to an online learning environment than a face to face. Time management is crucial for distance learning. Many think that online learning is "when there is time" when in fact, one had to "make time and use it wisely".
Providing students with as many types of learning as possible may be time consuming at the start, but will benefit the students in the long run.
I have learned you should bring awareness to students about the different types of learning by having them fill out a survey prior to beginning the course.
I've made a note to emphasize that an online course may be more convenient but not necessarily less time-consuming. As instructors, we need to set expectations and assure them we can assist with strategies for success.
i have learned some ideas about how to help online students with time management skills.
I have learned that it is very important to still have the quiet students engage and that we should not make the assumption that this type of learning will be easier for them.
Being able to motivate students learning online requires instructors to possess skills and tools to retain students and keep them engaged.
Evaluate your own skills when it comes to technology and develop teaching strategies to help students to be successful in the online learning environment.
There are things to get the student prepared for online learning
Student engagement is important when it comes to online/distance learning.
Eliott Prada
I have learned the importance for instructors to prepare an analyze their teaching techniques, and the importance of connecting with students online using a Bio video to connect with those students.
Also the importance of motivation being one of the main factors to learning online, as faculty you must recognize your strengths and weakness, but also how motivation plays an important part allowing students to feel connected.
Students all learn in different ways through different methods. In the online environment it is vital to maintain student engagement, and constantly encourage them as it they need to have great time management and motivation when enrolled in online classes
I have learned that students need to be organized and accountable to timelines to work well in the online coursework. It is essential for a instructor to be available for student and have a reasonable turnaround time to questions.
I have learned that it is very important to be available online for the students, so that wf they have any questions or concerns, you being the instructor is avalbile.
I learned that self-motivation is one of the biggest factors in online learning success and that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation play a role in keeping students engaged. I also now see how an instructor’s feedback, teaching style, and encouragement can strengthen motivation and help students feel connected. I
Students are really gravitating towards technology, so it needs to be implicated more in the learning environment.
I learned how important the student's own motivation is in the online learning environment. I also had never thought to do announcements as videos. This is definitely a good strategy as humanizing me as the online instuctor.
