Linking Relationships to Retention | Origin: EL201
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Online Communication: Engaging and Retaining Online Learners --> Linking Relationships to Retention
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I learned that being more connected to the students the better chance of retaining students. I am probably an overcommunicator which is good for some but not for all the students. It can become confusing. I also learned that I am not a customer service person but a helping profession person. This made me feel good because I always worry that I should be more concerned about customer service. But knowing the students are not customers makes it easier for me to teach the students.
engaging with the students is essential to their learning
I have learned how important it is to students that I engage with them regularly.
Linking Relationship to Retention I Origin EL: 201
This module taught me the significance of reassuring students they are supported through clear communication and permitting their voices to be heard. I instruct as a transparent person and always inform my students that our virtual space is a sacred and safe place for a community-driven environment.
Creating strong relationships with students has a direct correlation with their success
Communication is key in every asppect of education. From how the instructor delivers their presentation to what the student retains.
Early and frequent communication with students and staff is going to be key to success in the classes I teach/assist. Being 100% remote might present some challenges, especially being prn staff.
Learning from this section "relationship and retention" it is my duty as a teacher to help the students feel comfortable and welcoming in an already stressful environment. Having a lot of encouragement towards the students will play a big role in our relationships with the students.
Having effective communication between personnel and students promotes a positive campus climate. Students' retention increases when personnel are regularly involved in their performance and consistently give substantial feedback.
Understanding the campus climate and how to implement it across the campus helps with student retention
I think understanding the definition of equity really helps us meet each student where they are. Helping students reach their goals is of utmost importance.
As instructors, our actions must be louder than our words. I was given the brave opportunity to run the education department, where the campus was loosing a lot of students. After, getting to know each student as an individual, I concluded that, faculty not just instructors, but all of us that are involved in students success were louder in words and our actions failed our students tremendously. I built a Team focusing on student success throughout the campus and we watched our population grow, not only we bought in new students and kept our current students, we created a happy, healthy and successful environment, where student thrived to be the best of themselves. Students are looking for consistency, nurturing and knowing we care, just a little extra goes a long way.
A feeling of community and belonging helps a student feel supported in achieving their goals.
Im hoping my students learn to trust me and know that I am there for them. I am a new instructor and have such high hopes for my first group. Being transparent, available, and willingness to share my knowledge and skills will hopefully keep them wanting more!
Comment on MELINDA WOOD's post: I agree. I feel it is our job to know what a student is feeling while they are taking classes and grow based on workable feedback.
The online learner of today, is not the same that it was when I was a student taking classes online 20 years ago. This generation of online learners are groomed to be comfortable and confident with online engagement. Our approach to ensuring their online experience is exceptional is how we stand out. by ensuring we engage immediately and with clear expectations of our engagement policies will set everyone up for success. Attempting to make their educational experience exciting, positive and rewarding is our role in ensuring we have students, not only return, but graduate.
It is important to encourage students to achieve their objectives and be available to readily assist where necessary to ensure they progress in their respective programs.
Student's notice when an instructor cares. The relationship to student and instructor is vital. Student's open up when they feel emotionally safe to do so and this connection will be a vital aspect to determine if the student chooses to quit or not.
I am very much Pro Good Communication...My School is an example of a Building a TEAM, "Treating others well", Keeping Positive attitude, engaging students in Group-studies, Helping each other, All of that should help us to build stronger retention.
