The differences and role asynchronous and synchronous play in online learning. I am going to be more thoughtful in my development to increase student participation.
In this module, I learned that there are different learning styles. As an e-learning instructor, I should be able to identify the students early in the course and this is helpful because I can foster participation from all students by creating small groups to prevent intimidation and coordinate activities where reluctant learners are lured to participate.
This module was a good reminder of how important it is to effectively communicate and provide feedback in the e-learning environment.
This was quite interesting! You could actually put life into on online environment. But be careful! It can be misconstrued.
General principles of synchronous discussions to not waste some students' time and add to their frustrations.
This section was very useful. It provided great insight on how the engage the students and keep them interested in the lesson.
It also seems to give the students a level of control over their own participation in a way that the traditional classroom does provide for reasons such as volume of the overall group and keeping the group organized.
Module three of the Online Teaching Techniques has taught me things that should be done and things that should not be done for both Asynchronous and Synchronous discussions. Specifically, the information regarding the Avoidant, Competitive and Dependent student learning styles reminded me that all student learning styles must be considered when teaching an online class.
Very intersting take on synchronous and asynchronous disccusions, and I was particularly impressed with the incorporation of different learning styles into the presentation.
It’s in the chat sessions to 30 minutes or less to retain interest and participation.
It’s really useful for how long to hold the chat sessions because I have to do that this week with my online students do to Covid19-19 it’s very helpful
I think daily discussion questions due by midnight is a great way to get all of the students involved. I post the questions in the am and they have all day to answer and respond to at least two other's answer. I haven't tried weekly discussions but I think if it was a good topic, that would get more engagement from the students.
Feedback is crucial in synchronous learning. It is best to limit the number of students in synchronous students to 5-6, even better if you can do one-on-one sessions to clarify the material.
Uderstanding each students learning style and being available to communicate in a postive way with them.
I learned that it can be frustrating for slower readers to participate in synchronous discussions.
The only discus sion forum I have been involved in personally as a student has been the asynchronous platform. From an information standpoint, it seems to be superior to the synchronous discussion mainly because it allows each student to gather and organize his thoughts and present them without distraction. I do see the use of small groups for the synchronous discussion and setting time limits for discussion, but I am not totally convinced yet because I have relied on face to face for a long time. This is something for me to overcome, since I will drive out of my way to meet with someone personally to avoid using a phone. I do have some problems sizing up students learning patterns and abilities when online because I am very intuitive and need to be face to face.
I learned that allowing students time to chat prior and after discussions is important to maintain studen relationships. Knowing the difference between asynchronous and synchronous discussions and giving feedback will allo me to be a better communica and decrease student frustration.
Personalizing feedback - both in asynchronis as well as synchronis classrooms is vital for that connection to happen.
Toni
Allow time to chat socially at the beginning. Keep groups to 5 or 6. 30 minute time limit.
This module has encouraged me to consider different ways to use the Discussion Board and what a positive impact it could have on the students learning. I now have a new and different perspective on how it can be used. Providing feedback is something enjoyable. However, a consideration of the amount and kind of assignments must be made in order to provide timely feedback.
I find that students appreciate positive feedback before critical feedback. I always encourage students to respond back to me with a plan for improvement not matter how small.
