I really like the idea of having the students do a Biography so I can get to know them better.
I will try to enocourage more of my students to post a short bio so I can connect better with them. I have my own bio posted and gradually learn about them by asking questions. However with the use of a bio a class relationship can be fostered more and individual attention can be enhanced.
While doing this aspect of the course, I've seen how important it is to build relationships with students and have been coming up with ideas of how to do this in the upcoming semester.
I have used the first discussion with my online courses to post a short bio of myself and asked my students to do the same. However, I did not think to ask all the bullet points outlined in this lesson. It is something I will consider in the future
To make introduction and have the syudents give you a bio of themself.
this module was helpful to me as an instructor of how important it is to have individual contact and relationships with each student and how to engage in online relationships in a healthy manor and to keep them engaged in the course material and respect me as one who is in authority.MD,
The one-on-one relationships with the students helps gain their trust, respect, and consideration towards them promoting an enriched, meaningful, and dynamic learning experience.
One of the most effective ways to begin building an e-learning community is to ask students to post a short biography and the reason for them to choose the LVN career.
A quick biographical video is important to connect with the students. I'll develop a video and have it prepared for the start of the class session
CONNECTION AND CONNECTIVITY......e-learning are all about connecting with the students on a personal, educational, and professional level, and their seeking connectivity and connection with the faculty and classmates. E-learning environment can be a LONELY place, so as an instructor it is our job to ensure that the CMS becomes a place of comfort and familiarity so that they can learn in the same fashion as if they were in a face-to-face classroom.
Though we may be separated from our students by distance, there is still a way to provide the personal touch to let them know they are not taking classes taught by a robot. This is achieved through a combination of asserting authority and giving everyone a chance to know one another through their biographies. These techniques help give the student more of a sense of a distance learning environment that is supportive.
While it is important to justify myself, I need to understand my students to help them as effectively as possible.
I learned teaching can be the same as face to face. I will aspire to inspire students by listening to the student. I will also have them do a biography of themselves to know each other. This kind of comaride will help engage the students in a social and educational evironment.
I have learned about ways to show my authority to my students in a professional way that assures them and their parents that I am qualified and capable of teaching.
One of the challenges of distance is establishing relationships with my students without the usual face-to-face interactions. It is also important to project my presence and authority, which presents another challenge with distance learning.
I learned that posting an instructor bio with years of practice and certification builds credibility.
Students have a right to know our credentials as teachers. There are many ways to share this with them, especially with today's technology. Another key thing is to get to know your students and their needs. I use the first day solely to introduce myself and to talk about the class. The children have 2 weeks to request a class change through their counselors, so we try to weed out the ones who really don't want to be there, since we are an elective. Day 2 is all about getting the kids up in front of their classmates to introduce themselves and tell us one thing they like best about theirself or something unique about them. We won't be able to have them stand up, but they will still be required to respond within the live virtual session.
I found the suggestions for establishing a relationship with students I may not meet in person to be very useful. I copiedf and pasted those suggestions for my own use when starting
It is very important to build relationships with your students - in the traditional classroom and the online classroom. Learning about your students is a great way to start the class. I would also share information about myself so they can get to know me as well.
Building relationships is important, even in an online classroom. It is important for the instructor to get to know the students as well as have the students get to know each other. This will a little different with not being in a classroom, but there are some good ideas and strategies presented here.
