People learn different, respond different and teachers even teach different, but the key is what engages the student not only to pay attention but to retain the information presented and using different training stratagies and learning tools will assist the students in learning, retaining and using the information provided to them. The teacher needs to be perceptive of what is engaging the student and use that method or methods.
Dynamic and multidirectional forms of communication can heighten the students interaction in the learning process makiing it more engaging. They get the benifit from online learning and face to face interaction with instructor. Learning is maximized in the classroom by supplementing the online interaction.
I think that using dynamic and multidirectional forms of communication is very important for todays learners. Everyone has a preferred way of learning so you have to deliver information in different manners. In my class I use online classes, face to face lecture, and hands on demos to get the information across to the learners.
Every student learns a different way . the more choices we can give them the better chance we have in getting the point across.
Taylor,
Yes, and also provides more networks as well - do you have any specific examples of the enriched communication possibilities?
Dr. Ruth Reynard
I think multi-directional forms of communication are important for learning because it allows for people to experience more than one avenue for learning. If you change the state of learning using different forms of communication, it will help keep your audience more engaged.
Ernest,
Very true - from your experience, how can new technology help with this challenge?
Dr. Ruth Reynard
you must find each students best learning style & try to approach the class at different levels so noone the fealing of being left behind or not understanding the principles coming at them.
Mike,
Very true - both immediate and collective communication is possible and constant throughout a course - great!
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Communication has always been key to instruction. After going through this course, I can see how computers can better this interaction even though it may be out of our comfort zone.
Jeff,
Very true - do you have any specific examples of how you have seen this happen with your students?
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Dynamic and multidirectional communication forms allow us to address different learning styles in students. When this is combined with a student and instructor interaction the outcome can be positive!
Yes I think it gives the student the opportunity to learn in different speeds and allows us to fill in the blanks for the areas they struggle in.
William,
Very true - do you have an examples of this and how it works with students/
Dr. Ruth Reynard
By using these forms of communication you engage more of the students with their individual learning styles rather than trying to pigeon hole an entire class into one style
David,
Good variety here! Yes, various inputs and various outputs will help engage more learners in their own process of learning.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
All students learn differently. Using dynamic and multidirectional forms of communication allows students to be able to be more engaged by being more self directed. Our training involves computer training, lecture, demos, and hands on labs.
Ulises,
Good points...new technology can relieve the pressure on teachers to provide everything for students :)
Dr. Ruth Reynard
William,
Yes, the blended approach maximizes engagement but instructional design in aslo a critcal piece as is teacher intervention.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Joseph,
Can you be more specific about this in terms of which methods ...? Yes, computers can enhance interaction for sure.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
