Comment on Diego Serrato's post: Hi Diego, Yes, this is the greatest challenge for working with adult students who have families and full time jobs. We do become creative and strategize so we have their attention. This engagement is needed for the success of their learning.
Achieving motivation for interaction is one of the biggest challenges, however, ensuring that those who are motivated do not lose that motivation is crucial to generating a positive impact in the virtual classroom.
It is well known that the COVID pandemic caught us unawares and education systems were forced to implement virtual mechanisms for training. At least in Latin America we have had to leran with "cost-benefit" (including the margin of error and improvisation). These years have been a time fo challenges that this course has allowed me to confirm and orgnize better mentally and in the processes from now on. The application of this content is in impoving the practices of social engagement in my classes, but continue to insist that the administrative teams are better involved with students, going beyond the daily formalities that students must do and that are the only moment of encounter with the institution. For example, invite staff members to some subjects to work with them or design some class activities where the meeting takes place.
Continue to foster a postitive learning enviornment by promoting more social interactions, provide timely and constructive feedback, connect learning to real world experiences and show enthusiam for teaching the subject matter.
Comment on Sherry Jacobs's post: Hi Sherry! I agree with you!
Comment on Sherry Jacobs's post: Hi Sherry! I agree with you!
I have learned from this presentation that students need to feel motivated to want to study and that working in groups can have a good influence on them.
Taking the course on social and motivational engagement online has been incredibly beneficial for me. It has provided me with valuable strategies to foster a sense of community among my students, making them feel more connected and supported. The course also taught me how to motivate my students effectively, encouraging them to participate actively and stay committed to their learning journey. Overall, this course has significantly enhanced my ability to create a dynamic and engaging online learning environment.
One of the most significant aspects of interacting with online learners is recognizing the variety of learning styles. From visual to auditory to kinesthetic learners, understanding how different individuals absorb information can enhance the way we deliver content and facilitate discussions. Tailoring materials and discussions to cater to these different preferences can lead to more effective learning outcomes.
This unit taught me that there are many ways to engage student even online. By giving constant activities to help them engage in class and with each other. Group activities er a great way to accomplish this. One way to do a real life activity would be to have student take before and after photos of their clients like they would in the real world. Finished product clients gives them confidence and measures their growth.
Through this course, I have gained valuable insights into improving student engagement in an online learning environment. While I have identified areas where I am already effective, I have also discovered several strategies that can further enhance student engagement.
One key area for improvement is increasing my participation in weekly discussions. Although it is not necessary to respond to every student, I recognize the importance of engaging with a few students each week. Moving forward, I will prioritize responding to students who have not yet received peer interactions to ensure a more inclusive discussion experience.
Another critical area for enhancement is the implementation of content chunking. I have observed that students may feel overwhelmed by the structure and workload of the weekly modules. By breaking content into smaller, more manageable sections, I can help students navigate the material more effectively and improve their overall learning experience.
I am very grateful to have studied this module as it has reinforced the idea that social engagement and motivation are interconnected and are fundamental elements for successful learning, especially online. By integrating different strategies, educators can help students engage more deeply with the content and with their peers, resulting in more meaningful and lasting learning.
I am very grateful to have studied this module as it has reinforced the idea that social engagement and motivation are interconnected and are fundamental elements for successful learning, especially online. By integrating different strategies, educators can help students engage more deeply with the content and with their peers, resulting in more meaningful and lasting learning.
From this module, I have learned several key things about the importance of social engagement and motivation in the context of online education and how different aspects of course design and pedagogical strategies influence student engagement and motivation. Therefore, I hope to be able to apply these concepts, and thus be able to create more attractive and effective educational experiences that foster greater commitment and success among my students.
During this lesson i have now gain valuable tools to have my students being engage throughout my online courses. i understand having their attention is really important by doing so having videos, work sheets, and audio assignments will help them retain the lesson especially with different learning styles. Also sending out friendly reminders and keeping the communication open and making it a comfortable environment for the students to respond back.
I have been able to reinforced and expand my knowledge about strategies to achieve the emotional commitment of students through teamwork with other health professionals and patient. Empathy, the development of communication skills and responsibility, discipline and creativity are also essential factors.
This module has allowed me to reflect on how both social and motivational commitment are fundamental aspects to foster an effective and sustainable learning environment in online education. The interaction between students, the teacher-students and the administrative staff-students can make students feel more connected, which, in turn, increases their motivation. I learned how to integrate more group activities, forum discussions, and collaborative work among students not only improves social engagement, but also allows students to learn. from each other and feel part of a community, which will motivate them to become more involved in the course. I also learned that setting clear goals and providing a good structure for activities and assessments will help increase motivation by giving them a clear path to success. Make sure the Feedback is not just about mistakes, but also about achievements and areas where students are improving. This can be done quickly and constructively, helping students feel supported and motivated to move forward. In summary, this module has taught me how to combine different aspects of motivation and social engagement to create a more effective learning environment. and dynamic. So by applying these approaches, I hope to make students feel more involved and motivated, and to make their online learning experience more satisfying and successful.
This module has provided valuable insights into both social and motivational engagement and how they contribute to an effective learning environment. I have learned that fostering collaboration, interaction, and relevance in course content can significantly enhance student participation and overall learning outcomes.
I have learned that it is important to continuously help motivate students by keeping them engaged with short fun activities through out their busy life schedules.
Keeping engagement from students is very difficult on both face-to-face environment and online teaching. Being out of the students' company, makes it even more difficult. In this module we reviewed ways to get students engagement by developing activities that keep them busy and motivated. I think that effective and efficient feedback is a way to reward and motivate students even if they are doing things right. Is a way to reinforce their learning and identify areas of weakness before proceeding in the course. I know for prior experiences that maintaining feedback is a positive motivational way to engage students, but I still consider that I have not implemented it enough, especially for those assignments that are graded at the end of the course.
