Engaging Learner
With today's technology, online instructor can leverage both synchronous and asynchronous technology to engage with students through live chat session as well as forums.
Matt
Earlene,
Most definitely. Quickly identifying student's propensity for the different online engagement activities can be very helpful in appropriately directing the individual student toward areas of focus. This individualized approach can be very time-consuming for the instructor on the front end, but can pay big dividends in the course outcomes.
Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Participation is directly influenced on the students learning style. To foster participation we as instructors MUST be proficient in identifying that for each student to participate.
ER
Renee,
Providing the students with instruction that meets their learning style is an important element. Online instructors can sometimes provide alternative lessons within the same class to accommodate different styles.
Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Matt, That is true; however, due to the various student learning styles; instructors will have to have a keen insight into the students learning styles to foster meaningful student participation.
Matt,
Yes, when the students choose to engage in either or both of these forums the learning experience can be very robust.
Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
