Always strive to make the student the center of your goals
It’s important to treat students with respect and lots of encouragement, especially when students feel they are behind.
Stronger the relationships between students, classmates, and faculty provides for stronger retention rates.
It is important to respond to students in a timely manner. I always get feedback from my students that I respond quickly, they appreicate that.
It is important for instructors to make sure that all students feel that they are important. Engaging with your students whether online or in the classroom is vital to retention.
I am a new Clinical Instructor for the Dental Hygiene Program. I do not teach an online class however I find that in any teaching atmosphere, the student/professor relationship is very important to the student engagement and retention. It must be a trust relationship fostered by an active listening, supportive learning, respectful communication.
As a new instructor, I have already learned that setting expectations was key in student success. I have learned that I could build greater trust with students through improved communication regarding things like availability for extra help and advising.
Communication and engagement is essential for a positive online course to be successful.
Building supportive relationships with students is essential for retention and completion of programs.
In this module, I’ve learned that best practices for maximizing the working environment with students are clearly defined. It’s evident that empathy, genuine interaction, and positive exchange form the foundation for effective teamwork and enrich professional collaboration. These principles not only foster stronger relationships but also create a more supportive and productive learning atmosphere.
I learned about retention factors and an incredible financial loss from absence of retention. The loss is also in chance to provide a quality education that did not happen either. How campus climate is important to student retention.
Knowing your students and what's going on in their lives helps you understand what they're dealing with outside of school.
Be clear and concise from the beginning. Ensure interaction with students is frequent, constructive, and feedback is received and communicated.
Be clear at the beginning, this will help foster communication, good customer service and retention. If there are expectations set at the beginning, everyone feels valued and heard
It is important to set expectations early on and establish rapport with students. An instructor who sincerely cares about their students will have an impact on their learning.
I learned some surveys show students believe online learning experiences can equal or be better than those offered on-campus. In addition, I got a refresher on internal, external, and campus factors driving student efforts.
Set expectations early and communicate with students where they are at in their life cycle, provide students with the ability to communicate with you and respond to them as early as possible
I've learned that in order to create an engaging course and for students to see that they are being recognized, I must participate in online communications.
To effectively engage and retain online learners, focus on creating a supportive, interactive, and flexible learning environment. Strategies may include fostering community, providing clear expectations, utilizing interactive tools, offering timely feedback, and making the content engaging and accessible.
Everyone learns differently and it is important to come along side and allow them to feel comfortable while building relationships for success.
