While taking this module, I learned methods to improve student engagement on their discussion boards. I learned that discussion boards ought to be facilitated in the same way that classroom discussions are facilitated. To do this, responding before the due date is more effective.
I learned that I need to keep students engaged with online learning. Chunking information and providing concrete feedback is important. I reflected on ways that I can improve student and instructor engagement.
I learned about intrinsic motivation, which will allow my students to take control of their learning and stay actively involved, ultimately leading to meaningful learning. I also learned that providing instructions in direct ways will help meet the different ways that my students learn.
The major points that I have learned in this module, is that students knowledge is the most important. Being on time and therefore respecting their time in the learning environment is paramount. Engaging the students more in the format of guide on the side rather than sage on the stage keep students overall more engaged. Different activities than just lecturing gives them opportunities to learn differently work as groups or teams and learn from each other. I also learned, that there is always room for improvement. I have been teaching for 37 years and I still am learning every day, maybe just as much as my students do.
I don't think we have used the word in the videos yet, but I keep thinking 'student-centered'. How can I revise my documents and slides and lectures to still be student-centered, when i never get to formally meet my students.
El desafío didáctico actual en la educación en línea está determinado por las estratégicas pedagógicas virtuales que diseñe y utilice el profesor para interesar a los estudiantes en la participación activa en su aprendizaje significativo, pertinente y práctico relacionado con su entorno social
Since online learning can be either synchronous or asynchronous, the engagement of online learners in the process must be achieved at both social and motivational levels. Regardless of which teaching method we employ—as we have learned from this module—student engagement is of paramount importance. Fundamentally, this engagement helps foster intrinsic motivation, enables students to maintain control over their learning processes, ensures that students remain active throughout the process, and lays the groundwork for a meaningful learning experience. With the aim of fostering greater engagement, I plan to devote more attention to creating more interactive content. After completing this module, I gained various ideas for enriching my course content to enhance students' learning processes in a more meaningful way. Since this term is already past the halfway mark, I plan to implement this next term.
I’ve learned that students stay engaged online when lessons are interactive, clear, and motivating. I plan to use this by adding activities where students participate, giving quick feedback, and letting them choose some of their work. I also want to see how my classmates use these ideas so I can try them too.
In this module, I learned that engagement in online learning is much more complex than simply delivering content. It requires design that supports both social and motivational engagement. I now better understand how important it is to create opportunities for meaningful interaction, not just between students and content, but also among students and between students and the instructor.
One key takeaway for me was the importance of building community. While I had already incorporated discussions and group work. I realized that I need to be more intentional about fostering deeper connections through icebreakers, informal spaces, and consistent group interactions. These strategies can help reduce isolation and make students feel more comfortable participating.
I also gained insight into motivational engagement, particularly the need to sustain motivation throughout a course. Moving forward, I plan to apply these ideas by redesigning parts of my course to include structured goal-setting activities, regular check-ins, and more opportunities for peer feedback.
I've learned that engaging students is an important way for the students to learn effectively through discussions, online study groups, tutoring hours, etc.
This module has provided valuable insights into effective teaching practices I’ve already been using, as well as introducing innovative methods that I should adopt in the classroom. By actively engaging students in an online environment, we can significantly enhance their learning experience and achieve better educational outcomes.
I have learned that while there are various teaching styles and techniques that will work for in-class learning, may not be appropriate for online learners. In this light, I have learned that I can implement current technology that relates to students of today; these technologies include social media platforms which can be used to engage students on a level of their liking.
I have learned that while there are various teaching styles and techniques that will work for in-class learning, may not be appropriate for online learners. In this light, I have learned that I can implement current technology that relates to students of today; these technologies include social media platforms which can be used to engage students on a level of their liking.
I have learned that as much as the student's have good intentions with setting aside time for viewing/listening to online lectures, but it may not awlays happen. Breaking lectures into manageable chuncks at a time sounds achievable and may even more memorable. I will create several shorter powerpoint videos by topics.
This module was a good that consistent communication and the use of more interactive discussion board questions can help make the material more meaningful and allows for students to engage more interactively with one another.
Content chunking is my type of review. It creates a different way for students that are having difficulty understanding the concept on the first go round.
As a beginner to teaching online courses, this was very helpful.
I have learned that my use of Remind is an important task!
Students do well when they have a sense of belonging and community interaction. They also do well when encouraged to share their ideas, their experiences and perspectives. When we can spend some time during a discussion board or during a lecture session and they have this opportunity to share, and we also, as a class and as the instructor can share, comment and encourage, there is more engagement in the course. All of this can center on and circle around topics in the course itself.
Lisa S
