James,
To what exactly are you referring to here , James? Do you mean the technology itself helps engage the student?
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Charles,
Having students conduct their own research on any subject helps to buidl greater understanding - communication in a dynamic learning environment is multiple-directional - good points!
Dr. Ruth Reynard
It helps keep them engaged by giving different ways to see, hear, and read the information. It gets them involved in thier education more directly.
Peter,
Yes, the design is addressed, the delivery is addressed and the instructor must remain committed to supporting the actual learning process in order for the student to truly succeed.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Using the modern communication devices that the student uses every day in his own life can give him as venue that can maintain his interest. Having him research a subject in addition to the normal class work may keep up interest in the subject being taught. Chuck Peters
Dynamic and multidirectional learning ensures that learners of different styles will all be addressed and satisfied in some way that the material is presented.
Milton,
Yes it is a learning process for the instructor too :) good points!
Dr. Ruth Reynard
This is not new Dynamic and Multidirection learning,we must use it to be get the information to the students,all students learn at a different pace and manner. I find different way to engage students and to find ways to make material usfull or exciting. you don't learn this on line or in one day.But to become a good instructor you will.
james,
It sounds like you use a variety of communication techniques which is great! It is important, however, to use your skills to facilitate the development of the students' communication abilities - how do you intentionally do that and which technology helps?
Dr. Ruth Reynard
I do an excellent job in the class, students stay engaged because in the begining of class I tell them I expect them, and demand, that they stay engaged and to be apart of the group.I move information at them quickly, I change gears often,I am soft spoken at times and other times loud and forceful. I am serious,I am funny,I use facial expressions, hand jestures,sounds,I am dynamic and multidirectional.
Steven,
Very true - can you provide us with more specifics on how this looks in your class group?
Dr. Ruth Reynard
As no Two people are alike in their personalties; no two people learn alike. Having more then one approach to information deliver is important to getting the message across.
Leonardo,
Great points! How do you think this might change your role from how you currently operate?
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Students in my opinion will be more engaged utilizing the dynamic and multidirectional forms of communication. Not every student learns and can grasp information in the same manner; by using different communication methods in order to present material will indirectly touch all types of learning styles. Students will also have more ownership of their education due to the customization of content choices the will have with this type of format. Having these types of options for my students and still having a face-to-face meeting will keep our students engaged.
Keith,
This is the reality in terms of simply the diversity of any group of students - blended delivery offers the variety of inputs and outputs that address the differences in student preferences in learning.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
i think blended learning will help the students that do not learn as fast as some others. By allowing them to go over the material multiple times without slowing or feeling like they are slowing a class down.
I feel that different forms of teaching offers the student a choice of which way he or she will learn or retain the material the best. this will also offer the instructor an insight into what student likes or responds to the best. kind of gives every one a choice.
No two minds learn the same, so you have to as a good instructor know that and how to address it.The best way I have found is to first repeat and reinforce the comment and then present it over again with differant verbage. This way you have covered all your bases.Throw out questions that the students have to respond to to make sure they understand.
Thanks
Audie Toney
ttl35
Avondale Az.
By offering different forms of communication, I am also offering students different ways to learn. They will be more engaged with the learning process because they can choose that which fits their style of learning, and learning now becomes fun, or exciting, or challenging; whatever the learner wants or needs it to be to satisfy his or her learning requirements.
Jim,
I like your point about retaining - how do you think new technology use can increase retention of information and development of understanding? What methods would you specifically use to achieve this?
Dr. Ruth Reynard
