The online classes have been challenging and in this module they have explained several different aspects for online learning. I will apply and use these daily to get my students motivated and engaged in learning.
I find it extremely difficult to keep students motivated when forced into online classes. Though our school has regularly scheduled MS Teams meetings, students just don't bother to log on. I like the idea of chunking material into smaller pieces, and I think if I can get away from the feeling that I have to fill every minute of class time and aim for quality instead of quantity, students will be more likely to remain engaged.
I have students who absolutely thrive in the current online einvironment ( we use MS TEAMS). They are not afraid to speak up, volutneer or even show me their lizzard or dog during class. Then I have students I never see and I never hear My goal is to got those involved who are "cruising along" There is divide between tech savvy students and weaker ones. I need to imporove student to student engagement.
I am new to teaching online so this course has given good insight to implementing online teaching styles and interactive ideas. I am excited to try new teaching methods.
I would like to try to provide more feedback to students.
Oddly enough, the biggest thing that I took from this has already been discussed in other trainings. It is all about making sure that the students know that you are a real person, not a bot, and that you're there for them if they need it. Also, you have to make the subject matter fun. I know that not everything is a barrel of laughs, but we need to take that dry material and turn it into something they're asking more about. Whether it is relating it to real applications or letting them guide the lesson. For instance, I have a programming class where I say that we want to use these following tools. How would you like to use them. Granted, prompts and pushing are sometimes necessary, but once they get into it, the ball rolls sometimes into unintentionally funny spots.
The social engagement aspects are important to overcome the shyness of the students. Only when they move into the online learning room they are approachable by us.
Motivational activities have to be adjusted for each course given the make-up of the students. Assessing their desires and needs will help in the development of the activities.
What I have learnded from this module is how to better help motivate my student learners. I found it very interesting the differnt techniques that can be used to help motivate a blended learner. I also learned it's best to make myself more available with doing blended learning. I really liked the idea of posting differnt questions and keeping the students more engaged with each other and not just with myself. I also learned to allow all aspects of leadership to get involved with my students as they can be a resource to them as well
As an online instructor l we have to be S engaging as possible, using different types of technology and programs to help lead and mentor students in the correct direction, without overwhelming them and disengagement.
I was pleasantly surprised by all that we are already doing correctly considering our sudden move to online learning. My favorite idea is Content Chunking to help break up material and assess for understanding more periodically!
Great information on motivational engagement. 14 - 18 year old are struggling in the virtual platform. I like the idea of content chunking and making sure that I engage them every 10 - 15 minutes if I can. Going to continue with the REMIND platform as students always have their phones in their hands and actually SEE the remind.
Some students struggle with technology so finding alternate methods to deliver assignments to them and allow them to complete their work can be an area of improvement.
Alternavie ways of contact due to lack of technology is important. I give them a number to call but need to make sure I tell them to save it just in case they nare not able to get online. I was remined about chunking and how important it is for our students who have so much going on in their lives. Being able to do a little here and there makes a difference.
I feel that this course has some great information in it, espcially in the times that are in now. I feel that I have noticed some strengths that I have, that I didn't even realize were strengthens, but for sure some weaknesses that I need to address. I am noticing the importance of feedback in the virtual world and the need for it. I also see that diretions should be presented in different ways for each type of learning styles.
This was a great experience and I learned that students need motivation in Online learning just like classroom learning. Online reminders through different social platforms may be used to communicate with students so they do not forget the coursework deadlines and help answer in questions about the course or their learning in general
There were some really interesting tips from this module that I hadn't concidered before now. I like some of the ideas for the social engagement such as using a picture of themselves in an introduction. I've found if students aren't there in the first class, they usually miss introductions and don't offer one up at a later time. Also discussing student engagement, I liked the idea of incorporating virtual games to a lesson or class. That's been another strugle, changing things up and keeping engagement levels high in this platform of online teaching.
I have learned that personalized student feedback is important, as well as providing instruction in multiple ways.
I appreciate that there needs to be several ways to accomplish tasks, comminicate, and distribute information. I like the idea of helpful reminders rather than nagging. Getting them involved and asking what works for them has worked for me. Letting them direct and make decisions in how we proceed (when its not already a set standard)
While our school is in person right now, it is possible that we will switch to virtual learning in the future. This time around, I hope to improve our student's learning from home experience. I have learned that student engagement is very important and there are many different factors to consider. I can use many different stratagies to motivate and engage the students, such as games, student to student interaction, and making sure that the assignments are in manageable chunks.
