I have learned about very first digital classroom developed at University of Illinois called PLATO and the Online Learning Consortium. Along with online market trends and seven competencies.
There are many reasons today's learners lean towards online learning. It makes it more accessible for students to return to college and obtain their degrees while still balancing family and work life.
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The four types of. learning. caught my attention along with the seven characteristics. The four types of learning, which are in person, web, hybrid, and online, surprised me because I only knew of three. The web portion is one I had not been familiar with since high school. Also, I originally believed there were only four characteristics, but learning that there are seven made me rethink my knowledge about the online non traditional learner. I believe there is much more I have to take in on the subject.
Students are more likely to take online classes than traditional classes
I will be understanding of today's learners who are seeking work life balance with online learning.
By understanding and responding to these characteristics, instructors can create a more supportive and effective online learning environment that enhances student satisfaction, engagement, and ultimately, success.
Understanding the work/life balance has given me greater respect for online learning. There are many different competencies to consider when becoming an online learner.
I love the term "employees who study". This is so true while they try to balance so many other important things on a day-to-day basis while trying to add in education to better their future.
This module helped me better understand the unique needs of online learners, especially those who are balancing school, work, and life responsibilities. I’ve learned that building strong relationships and consistent communication can make a big difference in student retention and success. Moving forward, I’ll be more intentional about creating open lines of communication with students, offering support early, and encouraging self-advocacy. I’ll also keep exploring new tools and strategies that foster connection and community in digital spaces.
I learned there is a high need for integrity checkers.
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.
