Technical Skills | Origin: EL108
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Preparing Students to Become Good Online Learners --> 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.
When teaching in an online environment, communication tools are essential components for student success. Communication tools help online students stay connected, ask questions, clarify expectations, and receive timely feedback. They also reduce isolation and support engagement, accountability, and success. In an online course, strong communication is often what keeps students motivated and on track.
Comment on LORI PUTNAM-DUBY's post: This comment is insightful in that I also would think the younger students would be more tech savvy. Something to think about.
This module emphasizes students utilizing the online resources to their benefit. Continued online learning and skills will be required from online courses. The difference between social media and social networking will be given.
Using social networking sites can help the student feel more engaged and connected, we have to be dynamic as well.
one way to keep a student engage is networking. It is another way student can easily retain information because they are always on social media.
Comment on Elizabeth Lane's post: I agree with this, having tutorials/FAQ for the technology that will be used for class is essential to make sure students are able to feel competent with the system, so it doesn't inhibit learning the material. The technology is always going to be evolving, so staying up to date with what possibilities can make teaching more effective is essential.
We can not assume what students have knowledge of or what they have access too like a computer or reliable internet. Ensuring we are communicating clearly and meeting them where they are.
When working with your students it is important to consider using available tools to help students learn and be motivated. But in the same sense make sure it is going to benefit the course and the learning
One of the best skills will be the use of Zoom and Microsof Team( video calls )
Ensuring to keep learning student-focused. Regular communication, discussions, and monitoring of grades and progress of each student.
Meeting students where they are at includes their comfort with technology and social media. Incorporating video messages, getting a Google phone number, and communicating clearly and concisely is my plan at the beginning of this new course. I am sure the students will let me know what might make their success in this new course more probable.
When teaching on line, an instructor must be clear, organized, and actively engaged with students. Communicate regularly, give timely feedback, and support for learning.
Synchronous is basically face to face just maybe online. Asynchronous happens at any time through discussion boards, email, etc
Ok i am going to date myself here. When online components to classes started in the early 00 when i got my BA it was a mess. We had people taking the classes that did not know how to turn on a computer, sign on to the internet, or type more than a very slow hunt and peck typing. The classes were horrible and before I graduated you had to take a computer class or test out of it before signing up for the class. I am just nervous that i will not be enough help that they will be able to reach their full potential.
synchronous communication and technological tools to support learning.
It is important for teachers to implement new technology and make sure all of the students can access it.
I think finding reputable sources is an important skill for modern students. There is so much information on the internet that isn't reputable to use for online classes and discussion boards.
Comment on Natalie Cutcher's post: I agree with your statement. Some students will have a terrific amount of technological savviness, but this does not apply to all students. There should be a tutorial made available to all students at the start of the online program to demonstrates the basics of using the available technology.
As mentioned in one section of this module, the elements of an effective Learning Management System (LMS) that enhance the online learning space for many reasons: centralized administration, content delivery, messaging and notification tools, collaboration tools, assessment tools, and grade center. However, the downside is that the LMS is that there is a lack of personal interaction. Therefore, it cannot replace the mentoring, collaboration, and immediate feedback of in-person training.
