Synchronous and asynchronous teaching requires a different set online tools: chat vs blog
The online learner first needs a set of technology skills to be successful along with set goals and a plan on how to achieve them.
Using communication tools that is appropriate for your classroom.
The difference between social networks and social media outlets is apparently a fine line. This distinction is a valuable bit of information as one considers what platform to utilize.
Knowing the proper tools is key to online learning.
The questions provided to ask students regarding technology use were very useful; I'd like to drive an online readiness course for students, as well as faculty, as these questions are applicable to both groups.
I liked the idea of using social networking to help the students better learn, interact, and "network" with their peers -- the difference between social networking and social media was also a good observation, with the former being more focused to those with similar interests, and the latter being the broader medium with a wide audience of varying interests and goals. Although this might seem like a "no brainer" THIS brain didn't think about it until reading this lesson.
Student centered learning, focusing more on the students not the instructor. Allowing students to construct knowledge rather than simply receiving it form the teacher.
Incorporating social networking is a good online tool for students and will implement this in my next asynchronous course.
It's important to make sure the students are able to use tools in the LMS as well as the social network platform. We can't assume all of the students are able to use these tools and we may need to have an orientation session at the beginning of the course to familiarize all of the students to use these tools effectively.
There are many technology tools available, without a doubt. The key is to ensure that whatever tools are used, they enhance/support the overall goals as well as meeting student needs. Understanding what tech skills student's actually have is key to being successful. It's a common belief that all young people know how to use tech. In my experience, this is not always true.
Ensuring students have good technical skills or access to gain those skills will help students succeed in an online teaching environment.
Using social networks can be beneficial to online learning vs social media
How to use social networking in course
Master your LMS. Give students a wide array of options to learn. Help assess their technical skills and give the opportunities to enhance those skills.
Faculty need to be constantly learning how to better deliver their course materials. We cannot become complacent with how we do things. We need to move away from our comfort zones and get more in touch with how students learn best and utilize tools that they know to help them learn better.
Having the proper tools to help students have clear knowledge for what they are being taught.
Technolgy has become one of the most intricate parts of our world over the years. So to equip and incorporate our students with the knowledge of technology is important. So much of what we do is centered around the language of technology. I have found this section helpful and reassuraning to alot of the processes that I already incorporate and plan to use.
I am going to utilize social media. Mayb e Facebook will be the first.
William Myers
A lot of info all at once
