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.
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We have to be cognizant that not everyone has the same skill set for the LMS environment, and sometimes younger people that presumed to be 'digital natives' are in fact not native to the LMS. Don't presume, reach out to students and ensure they are given the assistance that they need.
Social Networking increases participation.
Social networking for student engagement in the classroom has its benefits like improving communication between teachers and students. Also increases participation.
Social networking for online is used for student engagement, collaboration, and communication. This provides the opportunity for students to engage in real-time learning environment.
Student focused learning is important and online course work can be hard!
This module placed emphasis on being able to use technology to try to make up for the disadvantages of an online classroom versus the in person classroom. One such instance is in being able to use discussion boards, instant messaging, and hold virtual meetings as a way to allow the students to be able to connect more fully with the professor. The on line class room makes making connections much more difficult.
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
