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.
Learners today are not all young people fresh out of high school. Many learners take on line courses so they can do their course work around their schedules with family, work, and other commitments.
On line learners have to be able to ask for help when they need it. The instructor needs to encourage the students to reach out as needed.
Different types of online education are available, and one section of this module discussed the hybrid-blended model, which incorporates face-to-face instruction with online (remote) learning. This approach enhances accessibility, engagement, and flexibility. Students alternate between online learning (remotely) and attending in-person class sessions on-campus. In this model, the educational content is accessed both asynchronously and synchronously. One step further, this type of blended online-and-in-person learning permits the students to decode nonverbal cues—facial expressions, hand gestures, and body language—which enhances an integral part of learning that is often overlooked: social-emotional learning. Having this ability to decode nonverbal communication may lead to more realistic interpersonal connections with colleagues and faculty members. I believe this type of learning would be an asset in the real workforce.
I've learned that I must continue learning so that I can better support students and adapt as learners' needs change.
I learned about the importance of understanding online students’ needs and providing supportive, respectful interactions. I plan to apply this by communicating clearly, being responsive, and offering helpful guidance to better support students’ success.
Online learning is how many students receive an education now. For those that have taught online at the college level, what are some strategies you have used to successfully engage students?
Find what’s working and what’s not working
be creative, and see what works if it doesn’t work within change it
Online learners are learning online for a reason. These learners more than likely have a family and a full time or part time job. Having an understanding that they are juggling life and school. Making sure that time management is on their side.
Online learners are learning online for a reason. These learners more than likely have a family and a full time or part time job. Having an understanding that they are juggling life and school. Making sure that time management is on their side.
Being aware that most students are balancing school with a job.
It's so helpful to consider the online learner and their strengths/challenges in order to better teach and support them!
Understanding the difference in how students participate in their own education is critical to understanding how often they need and expect communication to be successful in their learning attempts
Hello,
I've learned the most of the online environment contain students who are 25 years of age or older. Most are working full time jobs and are accustom to a traditional learning atmosphere.
It was useful to know the 7 characteristics of the online learner.
this information is helpful to ensure growth and development in our campus
Effective online communication is one of the strongest predictors of student engagement, satisfaction, and persistence in virtual learning environments. Research consistently shows that when communication is frequent, meaningful, and multi‑directional, students feel more connected, supported, and motivated to continue their studies.
I have learned that most students today are not traditional learners and it will be important to be flexible.
I learned the 7 characteristics of an online learner.
i am more familiar with the online learner due to being hybrid with my institution the last few years. It seems that this is the way that the world is going but i am weary that students that are not typical online learners will not do very well!
