47% regarded internet as crucial as food, water, & shelter ? Had no idea.
semsory rich communication like video conferencing is often lacking in on line classes , which can lead to miscommunication or misconstrued messages
Found this interesting: Although online students are likely to use the phone to interact with institutional personnel, text-based technologies dominate online learning programs.
learned that technology places a very important role in an online course. Which i already knew, but its interesting to see how much.
I plan to use video conferencing early on in the course so we can put faces to names. I also hope to use video conferencing during office hours. I believe this is an important component of the online environment.
Technology is essentially the backbone of online learning. I recall the days of distance learning before the internet when it was conducted using snail mail and video tapes as the instructional medium. The more interactive and easier to use the LMS the better the experience for the student. This also includes digital materials, which more schools are including as part of the tuition cost. This then touches on the point of adaptative learning platforms as well as simulations to help facilitate learning in new and innovative ways. An asynchronous discussion board can be a very lonely and disengaging experience for students who are regulated to discussion questions and required participation posts.
Not only is technology important in learning, but it is important to be able to use as a metric to determine success of those that will use it in their professional role
Technology plays a critical role in creating an engaging online student experience. In particular, technology influences one’s ability to adequately interact with students and be responsive to their needs. With the proper systems in place, institutions will be better equipped to meet online students’ needs and support retention efforts.
I leqrned the importance in technology for online learning and how the students perceived technology in their learning process.
I teach computer technology so...
I find it interesting to hear how there is current technology available that can help support the student with services and help with their involvement. Institutions can take between 3-5 years to adopt these programs.
Technology is critical in the online environment. Instructors will probably stick with pc's or laptops but students will use several methods including phones. Software and LMS have to let you deliver online content in a meaningful way, including a virtual classroom.
Younger students consider technology to ba almost as important as food and water.
I like the idea of using multiple sources. In fact, the adaptive technology section mentions using their responses to adjust the questions. I like to offer students multiple avenues for finding information about a subject because sometimes I may present material/peojects in a way that they may be struggling with, but seeing a different perspective (from a student, video, website, etc) might just make them look at it in a way that they can understand.
Technology is the way of life. Many adult learners have not totally acclimated to technology.
When working with an online plattform Technology is a must. Its amazing to see the results on the surveys the students have taken.
adaptive learning platforms are essential to online students. it allows them to enhance skills online and aides in resources that otherwise would only be accessed on a ground serving as atutor
supporting technology is key to staying on the sme level as student as they tend to e a generation ahead on tech. This make for easier access to information and less anxiety overally.
The improvement it todays technology is very valuable but it is also a shame the the use of phone and tablets also has started to dehunmanize many people. The up side is that sence it has become so common and in demand the users have become vary capable in is use.
The role of social presence is important in an online course as well as the technology that supports the online learning environment.
Respectfully,
Kendrick Kim
kkim1@fullcoll.edu
Technology is highly important and essential to the online learning experience. Studies show the Internet for some young professionals are just as important to the essentials of life. While that may seem a bit dramatic in comparison to some, it shows how important technology is to the future Developers of the world.
