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
Online learning is most effective with students who can manage their time effectively, and who can advocate for themselves and realize when they need help with learning.
Living in a technology world, I think students has to be engaged and be interactive in tech world. However, it is crucial that the on ground learning still stands. While with some career we can do the online/tech thing, it does not work for all programs. Medical institutions must make sure they offered on ground hands on learning for their students as well as a significant amount of technological classes to well prepared their students for a medical career.
There are new and old to online learning. Technology has changed and some student might not be up to date with the changes.
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While students in this online educational ere are more technologically savvy than they have ever been, there are parts of the overly confident new student generation that still need to understand a lot when it comes to research and plagiarism. With every answer to every question a click away, knowing where to go and how to use the resources we all have on hand is different today. Likewise, researching topics and coming up with a unique thought or is difficult to do, now that we have all morphed into human social media data generators. As I listen to my sons tablet in the background, claiming to give him every fact on every topic, most of which are wrong; it gives me a shocking, back stage pass to the roller coaster of disappointment research will be for many. But, just like every aspect of teaching, proper informational research and citation is simply something we must teach, learn and perfect. It seems to be a harder task in the age of too much information, rather than not enough.
The varied methods of interacting with students via online learning platforms and how to effectively produce the desired outcomes.
Online learning allows a larger population of students to attend school due to flexibility. The blended method can bring both worlds together to help with student success.
Due the pandemic, online learning has increased tremendously
It is important to stay connected with students, regardless of the circumstances at all times.
Although technological affluence can be a difficult hurdle to cross, it is an achievement that is well worthy. I've always considered music a technology business and encouraging students to self manage and work through these hurdles can be both rewarding in the learning process and in the retention of course materials
The evolution of online learning is interesting. It isn't going anywhere and has become the norm. With that having a firm grasp on areas of weakness a student might have through this model of education is important.
You have to be committed to online teaching because some students feel that it's a slack day, so I call upon my students often and remind them that it's a interactive class.
