Students at home seem to lack the direct engage/reward mind set online. To reach students and have them get involved there has to be a structure to the material presented and a goal based program to adhere to. The students sent to engage individually on their own without mile stones to be reached will either fall behind, or not have a true gauge of progress. For each achieved section, a report on their progress delivered by them, or an activity that has to be completed by a certain time will help them have a check and balance method as they progress. One of the worse classes I ever had was a Dr. that would purely read out of the books with very little stop for emphasis on the key areas or pertinent information for the test. If the instructor would have had more structure to the lessons with set objectives, the information provided could have been better utilized on the test.
I have learned that communication is key and that continuing education is equally important for students during these difficult times. Online learning is a great opportunity for students to learn outside of campus, but can also be a struggle in different households. Reaching out to students who need the most help and letting them know that it's okay to contact instructors when needed could help motivate and boost their confidence.
I learned that students should be motivated to make the learninng experience more enjoyable leading to increased interest and a decrease in procrastination using a variety of methods to connect with online students. Efficient objective feedback surely allows students to promptly unerstand the areas they need to work on and lso encourage their positive understanding of the course. It is a great idea.
This module has provided me with more ways to engage my students in both the classroom and online evironment. It has also made me do some self reflection on how to improve the methods that I am already using, plus introduce more methodologies that could greatly impact the way students engage and learn. This module is greatly appreciated!
Instructors should mix class lectures with group discussions, hands-on exercises, and independent learning to motivate and engage students in the classroom.
I'm relatively new with online instruction and this is an eye opener for me. It is important to keep the student actively involved in the learning process instead of just a passive participant. I have to be aware of the technical limitation of online instruction compare to in classroom instruction. Online instruction requires more time to engage with the student. Motivational engagement is equally important to keep the student on track.
Studies have shown that timeliness in responding to student questions is the most important trait expected by students from a teacher. I always make sure that students are reminded frequently regarding deadlines. Always address deadlines and assignments at the start of the class as part of "housekeeping" in teaching. I also make sure that I have weekly brief one-on-one session with a student. This makes them feel special and also helps me build a better connection with the student as I inquire on how they are doing and appreciate their positive milestones.
This course made me realize even more the importance of a dedicated instructor who explores the use of strategies that keep online learners motiveted and engaged. Developing intrinsic motivation among learners who are not personally present is quite a challenge, but with the use of interactive content, strategies like content chunking, and efficient and effective feedback, online instructors can make their students intrinsically motivated to learn and sustain their interest in the subject matter.
Online teaching is not my cup of tea. Have to dive into it because of COVID. This module has been very helpful. Some things I am already doing but needs some fine tuning to engage the students better, and to provide more constructive feedback to motivate the students. I have to let go of traditional methods of teaching and even though I'm not tech-savvy, to use some of it to reach out and engage the students.
Engaging with online students when they join the "Winess protection program" till the last week of class the procrastinators It is easier to help the willing than to push a rope.
Through this module I learned the importance of student to student interaction in terms of getting students more involved with the course and not just going through the motions. If they are actively helping other students then they are naturally more vested in the course.
I learned that although it is an online class, just making sure you have detailed written instructions, that may not be enough for all different types of learners. I also learned that many students taking online courses will need constant motivation to keep up with their work. I tend to add what I call my "Monday Motivation" to my weekly announcements. It is where I will add a quote for that week. Each quote I select is uplifting and is a small reminder that we are in it together.
I need to improve on using the tools as were discussed to increase the intrinsic motivation n my students. Instead of having them "robotically" in class, I want to make the material perhaps more interesting, as well as more engaging for the students. This way, hopefully, they will become even more involved in their learning process, and feel they are the pimary cause for their own success. They take more ownership that increases their "inner" motivation to learn and achieve.
I really liked the idea of adding a wiki link under the announcement page that the students could create and build. I also liked the ice breaker and introducing some general information about each other to create a better bond between the students and staff. Both are great ideas that I'd like to apply into my courses.
A few things for sure that I have learned:
1. Although I pride myself in timely feedback, I do recognize that it is not always effective and detailed enough. All of these are necessary.
2. I think that creating a social environemnt if important, and although I do this at the beginning, will now begin doing more of it throughout a course.
Over the years of teaching and through this training...I have learned that motivational engagement is important for the learning experience. If learners are enjoying the process, they're engaged...enjoying the material, enjoying the presentation, and are motivated to learn and soak up all that they can learn (like sponges).
Also, it is important to be efficient and effective in your feedback to allow students to promptly understand where they stand in the course. When students know and are aware, they're able to make adjustments if they need and will be successful in the course.
I learned Excellent motivational ideas
This course has reinforced that the student needs connection and anticipation, even excitement for the upcoming class.
Personal communication from me, as well as thoughful evaluation and feedback on their performance, are ways to keep students engaged.
Creating a variety of ways to explain assignments will result in better student outcomes.
Including other staff and admin will let them know that other people are monitoring their progress and cheering their successes.
These are areas that I can easily improve upon.
Engaging students through questions and feedback is a great way to engage students.
I have learned several ways to make an impact through this course.
- Having an impacting and effective introduction and ice breaker
- Making dynamic communication from pupil to pupil and pupil to instructor is key to retention and effective learning
- Identifying learning styles is tricky with online courses and I have learned ways to identify styles and keep all engaged in learning
