Understanding Online Learning | Origin: EL201
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Online Communication: Engaging and Retaining Online Learners --> Understanding Online Learning
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Understanding how a student learns and communicates helps educators to better assist. Online learning has grown and achieved great success with many learners and educators. Making a work, home and school life achievable to advance in our careers.
Communication is the key to mentorship of online learners
This module has helped me learn that communication and online learning can be awesome to aid in increasing the mentorship with students. This way it will encourage retention with the students to achieve their academic and professional goals in timely efficient manners. While technology can be an adjustment as it is rapidly changing it can also be a helpful tool for instructors and students.
This module helped me understand that online learning had a rapid increase and has now become normal. Although it is normal, us, as educators must pay attention to certain characteristics. So that we are able to guide our students
Online learning has vastly grown over the years which has become somewhat of a competition between providers that utilize an online learning structure. It is vital that any institution separates themselves accordingly to provide what they feel a student in their program will need to be successful.
To understand different struggles of online learners and to communicate often to assist the students. To make sure they are citing things properly in APA format so we can help alleviate plagiarism.
Communication is very important in mentoring students
That communication is very important. How you communicate plays a large roll in how students learn. Finding ways to keep them engaged.
Using technology correctly has been a game changer for online students. Knowing the correct ways to cite information, complete research assignments, and time management all aid in the success of the student’s ability to properly retain new information.
At the end of the day it comes down to promoting student success through rewards and connection. Being present, being clear, and being supportive. That's what my students deserve, whether they are in the classroom or online.
Technology helps prepare students for both the classroom and the salon environment. With these skills students are able to complete online theory, submit videos of practical skills, research beauty topics, collaborate with classmates, and practice time management and communication skills.
I learned so much on how students take in information. The most effective way to learn is when support is built around the students and how they learn. Online classes is a convenient way to have flexible appointment slots or, brief video call, an email. Online students must manage their own time and motivation, so knowing there are many different ways of learning can help a teacher help a student be successful.
That less then 20% of students are traditional students. online learning gives them the flexibility to still do their daily responsibilities
Engaging with online students is essential for successful learning.
What I learned is that online student learners have to be a self advocate and starter in order to be successful online student. Also, online students tend to be non-traditional students.
I learned that online students have specific needs and how we communicate and provide support is imperative to the quality of education they receive.
It is essential to understand the student's particular situation in order to tailor the faculty engagement with the student.
Teach with flexibility, communication and empathy, while maintaining clear expectation their relationships with your students, as well as communicate clearly on the direction and instruction details being flexible to recognize where they weakness, or we are strength is as well as balance from family to work experience and engaged with students, activity for clarity and understanding include feedback to open up the communication stay current with the technology and the trans and promoting student success by rewards and connection so basically be present be clear and be supportive to the students no matter if they in the classroom or online
Through this module, I learned that supporting online students requires more than simply delivering content through a digital platform. Student success is heavily influenced by engagement, communication, relationship-building, and the institution's ability to understand and respond to the unique needs of online learners. I also learned that strong working alliances between students and institutional personnel, combined with a positive campus climate, play a significant role in student retention, satisfaction, and achievement.
As an Esthetics Instructor, I intend to apply these lessons by being more intentional about communication, accessibility, and student support. I want to ensure that all students, whether in-person or hybrid, feel connected to the learning experience and know where to turn when they need assistance. I will continue providing timely feedback, creating opportunities for engagement, and building meaningful relationships that foster trust and belonging.
This module reinforced the importance of viewing education through a student-centered lens. Moving forward, I will focus on creating an environment where students feel supported academically, professionally, and personally so they can successfully reach their goals and thrive in their future careers.
