Before starting a course, make sure that the students are familiar with the different communication tools used in the class - both asynchronous and synchronous.
Being available and guidance.
Posting multiple types of assignments and utilizing various platforms can enhance the learning process. I will come up with a way to use social networking and have the necessary guidelines in place for the students to be able to handle the material on the different platforms.
Using and knowing all tools that are available for effective online communication is key.
Never thought of using social networking! Thanks
Nowadays whether you are asynchronous or synchronous technology skills and your ability to sink or swim will be defined early on in the class. Instructors should size up each student's ability to be successful in the course. Depending on the LMS the school chooses like Canvas or Google Classroom, students taking online courses will adapt. Since the pandemic we are in a new era of learning. Even F2F classes have a LMS to post assignments, discussions, and meet scheduled or not. I have used both LMS systems and I have found that Canvas is much heartier and for the adult learner it is more useful. Asynchronous learning can utilize the reverse classroom where the lesson is either filmed and watched later and then when online in class you can delve deeper into the subject. Discussion boards and web conferencing are other ways to add more to the class.
there are many way to transfer knowledge Social network and many other forms aid each person. The four tools assist each of us to better communicate.
Posting how-to-guides of tasks that have historically been confusing will help the student to focus on content and the instructor to save time.
This section really reinforces the need for providing students adequate instruction in the technology skills necessary to navigate the online course. I loved the suggestion of creating an entire video guide using screen capture technology just to walk students through all of the core functions they will need to know to fulfill the various demands of the course.
communication tools are essential
I plan to query the students on the first day of class regarding their experience and level of understanding and application of utilizing online technology such as whiteboards, blogs, wikis, and LMS.
Planning out the online course can be a lengthy process. The more consideration used during the initial course planning the more versatile it will become for future use. Any modifications needed can be made more easily and quickly when adjusting for different courses.
Learned different methods to achieve synchronous and asynchronous online information, and about LMSs.
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.
