Respect of the students if important, Allowing the students to feel important.
Hi everyone!
In this section, we learned about strategies we can use to give learners the best e-learning environment that focuses on influencing, persuading, inspiring, and energizing them. Combined, these focuses, help give students the best learning experience possible which will keep them engaged and result in better outcomes overall. Of these strategies, the ones that stood out most to me included answering student questions as quickly and thoroughly as possible (this is something I try to do always so the students feel important) and actively participating in the discussion board. Although we are often only required to post one follow-up response to students, I often try to keep the conversation going as the students mimic our behavior so if we actively engage in online discussions, so will they.
This section also taught me about the importance of putting a biography into the initial forum posts to help establish a relationship with the student.
-Danielle
By having the opportunity to write about myself, and having the students know a little bit about me as my credentials and accomplishments. I found very important to write promptly feedback to the student's submissions in a timely manner and showing you are there for them if they get stuck or frustrated in any particular section, building trust and having a feel of in class setting environment if you can help out students as their needs arise.
I have learned that it is important to be both professional and personal. I am using this in my newly formed online class. Students are isolated and worried. I pose a daily question in dealing with this, and I answer the question for how I'm doin it myself. If it is on how to handle classwork without the support of a class room ittself, I often reference getting my Master's degree online and stay positive about the benefits of bing able to navigate online learning.
I learned you need to build trust with your students as well as let the students know you have the credentials and the knowledge to instruct the student on said topic. I will build my profile highlighting my credentials and my experience. While letting my students know that I am there for them.
It is important to establish a good relationship with student and project your presence and authority.
Things I learned in this module:
- The strategies we use in the classroom are applicable in an online environment.
- It is important to reach out the the students that is showing difficulty with learning early.
- The instructor needs to be engaged and present daily.
- Provide a video clip as well as text version when introducing a new module/lesson.
- Create and post model answers to assignments/projects.
- Since we are switching to a online environment in the middle of the school year, I would have my students share their about their online experiences, hesitations, concerns etc so I could make sure I address them and ensure a supportive environment.
Just like it is important to establish your authority and build relationships with face-to-face classes, it is just as important with online classes. Students will feel more comfortable about their learning experience if they know you are present and available for support.
Posting a short bio of yourself and having the students to do the same is a great way to build rapport with your students.
usually for the first two days of my class we work on student bio's and then they have to talk about themselves. we do a hands on project with playdough also so i guess i would have them draw or add pictures to there online bio
I like to be available to my students through a discussion board, email, or text. They are given every method I can determine so that we can reach out. I also am available to them outside posted office hours. As I teach their final courses, they need to be supported academically and personally.
I thought the idea of providing a biography and having students post their own is brilliant. It is important to have some understanding of your students and build some trust. It is much easier to do when you meet in a classroom setting on a regular basis. This may be a good alternative formula to try and build that same sense when on a computer learning format.
Create and open environment with my students
I think it's a great idea to encourage students who live in the same area to meet up for discussions. I will definitely encourage my next class to do that.
I do not think I woud have thought of including a biography of my credentials.
I took my entire Master's program online and I never truly understood the reasoning behind some of the things that my professors would have me do, such as the biography. I think even though I am starting this online learning piece later in the semester, it will still be fun especially for my ninth grade students to make these biographies and possibly post them on something like FlipGrid so that they can use videos.
Our school is in a unique situation because we were in physical class for three qtrs. We are transitioning to online, like muchof the country, because of COVID19. My students know me and I know them. However, I am posting a bio with information they might not know and asking them to share something I don't know about them (like/dislike, hobby, food favorite - something we haven't discussed.) I will also send a personal message to all students. I feel this is critical during the struggle we all face.
Students need to feel comfortable with an instructor on-line and getting to know your teacher online can help them.
I have learned that I need to adopt a multitude of strategies to energize my students through elearning.
I plan to help my students feel comfortable and secure with my e-classroom. I want them to follow my regular classroom rules by helping them feel respected, be prepared and following directions/dealines.
What have you learned from this module and how do you intend to apply it?
I liked the idea of "projecting your authority" as the course instructor by inserting yourself in the LMS. I also liked the idea of students creating some sort of biographical description that other students can access. I do something similar with FlipGrid and think that i can enhance my 1st day activity to include more biographical information.
