Non-Technical Skills | Origin: EL108
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Preparing Students to Become Good Online Learners --> Non-Technical Skills
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
how important good communication skills are
clear communication skills and relative activities.
It is important to practice good communication skills with your students.
Communications in all things is important, so being able to give students the tools and different channels to use for communication can help them develop not only as students but in other avenues of their life.
Sometimes the education will be more than just the assigned subject. Teaching the students good communication skills and time management is also super important.
During this section of the module, I appreciated the mention of effective communication being composed of three components: Clear, Professional, and Appropriate.
- Clear communication is focused and concise.
- Professional refers to the communication protocols and norms within a professional setting.
- Appropriate communication must be tailored to the specific audient and must always be respectful.
Clear communication that is presented in a professional and respectful manner is critical to student success in a course.
Appropriate standards of online communication are beneficial for all students in an online course. It is something I plan to establish at the very beginning of the course.
I've learned today's learners want concise and clear instruction, along with hands on activities to support application and critical thinking and knowing how this will apply to their future career.
Relate activities and concepts to the real world and how it be utilized in the career they will be doing
Effective communication in an online setting supports student success and tangible outcomes.
Effective communication is essential.
I have learned to blend technical expertise with essential human skills, such as improved communication
Communication and support.
I think it's interesting that this section was called 'non-technical skills', since I teach the English course online. Communication, time-management, motivation, and online citizenship are all concepts that I discuss throughout the course, but especially at the start of each term.
It's so important to make sure there are ways for every student to be able to get in touch with you/feel connected and heard. And as the instructor to be seen and heard even though you aren't F2F
Clear communication is very important when instructing students. We can guide them to communicate effectively and clearly.
It is important to encourage your student to communicate clearly with correct etiquette.
From this module on non-technical Skills, I learned that effective teaching -especially in an online learning environment relies heavily on skills such as communication, empathy, adaptability, time management, and collaboration. While technical knowledge is important, non- technical skills play a crucial role in students' engagement and success.
I intend to apply these skills by communicating clearly and consistently with my online students. I will practice active listening and empathy, which will help me better understand students' challenges, particularly those balancing school, work, and family responsibilities
