Understanding Online Learning | Origin: EL201
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Online Communication: Engaging and Retaining Online Learners --> Understanding Online Learning
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 online student competencies include self-management, time management, and effective studying guide which could help students respond better to challenges.
In this module I have learned that online learning works great for students that require flexibility, and clear communication to keep the student engaged.
From this module, I have learned that online learning requires flexibility, clear communication, and a focus on student engagement, and I plan to apply these insights by incorporating more interactive elements and timely feedback into my online courses to better support student success.
It's important to have understanding about the online learner. More than likely these students take this approach because it provides them with flexibility also some are more comfortable doing online vs being in a classroom. Either way as healthcare continues to grow, so does technology and also how students rather just now graduating HS or the adult going back to school needs to have options available to fit the lifestyle of the individual.
It is vital to be aware of the non-traditional student's responsibility. Non-traditional students are employees who work and not the other way around. In addition to working, students must also manage to care for their families.
I learned that students are primarily motivated to pursue further education for career-related reasons, such as increasing their salary, improving job performance, or advancing professionally.
Online Learning is almost like the newest effective trend! Adult Student want accommodating learning situations due to the challenge to balance work/school/home.
online learning is becoming a more common way for students to get their education. it will be important to keep up to date with technology advances, maintain organization, and recognize what "type" of online students your are dealing with in order to support them in the ways the need to be successful. creating good rapport and providing feedback in a way that is considerate of the lack of non-verbal communication is also important so as not to reduce students' self-esteem
The pandemic changes online learning for everyone. It is important to stay up to speed with technology. No matter what we need to be able to stay engaged with our students.
Covid 19 has changed the way students learn especially online. It used to be that online learning was for students 25+ and those that wanted to advance their career where post pandemic the age of online learner is young, unemployed, or part time. Their intent is to begin not advance.
The pandemic shifted and changed the culture of learning. I will need to work on adapting to more online resources and techniques so that the students can get the most from their courses, and ultimately succeed.
In this module I learned more about online student characteristics. I also learned how to engage and retain the students. As an instructor, I need to stay involved in the discussion questions and be available at all hours to meet the needs of the students.
I learned the pandemic normalized online learning.
I like the definition of an employee who studies.
Understanding Online Learning | EL 201
This learning module was quite informative. I have learned the significance of asking students fact-finding questions, encouraging students to specify their needs and avoid being general with statements such as, "I am lost." Clear communication is paramount as everyone learns differently. Ultimately, creating a virtual space that promotes community and trust for students.
Online learning is vastly different from traditional learning and should be treated as such.
I've learned a new strategy, regarding the online student. They have different needs than the on ground learner. There may possibly be home distractions, so the instructor must pay attention to every student
One thing that stuck out to me is if an online student says "I am lost" via text, there is likely a ton more going on in the background leading up to them making this statement and this would likely mean my teaching methods for this specific student need to be reassessed to ensure they do not get to this point again before saying something.
i learn the differences and levels of online and face to face with teacher to student interactions. how to impact students in a positive way by learning and being up to date with technology
