The course provides valuable information on how students can have different learning approaches and how we as instructors can deal with difficult students to get the best results.
I will have those in mind to have better control on the classes I teach. Especially in online classes one problem is technical issues for the students which result in not submitting their assignments on time.
This unit was most helpful to notice how low participation levels can lead to higher attrition, especially in e-learning environments. When tackled early (through personal emails, guiding/encouraging them, looking for helpful "ins" from their bios), they'll be more likely to engage and stay the course.
There are various types of learners in live, and e-learning. The disruptor, intimidator, quiet learner, etc. I have encountered each type. It was good to learn the best way to deal with each type of learner.
Keep all correspondence catagorized and organized.
This is good categorization of information. It is important to show understanding and compassion in online classes as conflicts, issues, and interaction can be quite sensitive to any shortfall ore perceptive dislikes by students. This would definitely not retain or engage students.
Email messaging is ranked highest for effective communication when handling private responses such as delinquent online behavior and giving confidential advice to students with personal problems. I plan to enforce classroom policies to keep students on track with positive reminders for those who may be disruptive or apply intimidation to the discussions.
This module reminds me on how to deal with different behavior of students. Most of the time it happened whether in traditional classroom setting or in an e-learning environment. It is important to employ different strategies to manage students in accordance to University policies and yet, all must be documented.
It becomes clear some learners will need more support than others. Identify them as early as possible and offer assistance and support ideas as needed.
This part addressed the different types of students and it talked about the differenct type of ways to deal with difficulty students and provided information on how to resolve some of the conflicts that can occur on on-line teaching.
It seems that teaching online courses requires more involvement than the traditional in-person form of classroom.
The major causes of conflicts are:
- Ineffective communication.
- Personality differences.
- Differences in personal values.
- Differences in personal goals.
- Failure to fulfill commitments.
- Shirking of roles and responsibilities.
What I didn't know is yu can use email to talk to the students. I always believed these matters should be handled face to face
It’s important to understand institution's policies pertaining tp online conduct. Encourage students to partake in chats or discussion questions. Be careful not to give students a large workload.
I learned that it is the instructors responsibility to manage records, student behavior, conflict, and attrition. I will be attentive and pay close attention in the early weeks of the course to students who may be struggling because of conflict or behavior, and initiate strategies to help these students succeed.
I have learned that keeping record of things is very important. This module also taught me to be understanding and have open communication with the students given the fact that they may steer off course.
we have instructors in different locations, and we also need to communicate effectivly within our community as well as the students.
Recordingkeeping can be a key component to addressing online students' concerns regarding assignments and grades. In the setting in which I work, the advice is "Document, document, document!"
I learned that there are students who think they are above a given teacher or course.
I learned that you have to be aware of students' behaviors because it can determine if the student will be successful in class. As an Educator it is my responsibility to make sure every student get the knowledge from the course to be a lifelong learner. Once conflicts arise to address them as soon as possible and to make sure every student has a safe learning environment in my class.
encouraging on line participation requires excellent communication and instrutor needs to be present and encouraging
Frequent communication is key. If you want your students to stay on track you need to stay in touch.
