I learned that their are different types of students, some in whicch may try to intruput the learning environment. Instructors must email them privately and establish rules and expectations.
I learned how procrastination is more prevalent in online learning and that outside forces plays an important part in this detrimental habit.
It is good practice to remain in continuous communication with your students. Also, being responsive to student emails.
Depending on your school size and funds will determine how good or well your on line platform works for students. So this will actully influence students to either enjoy or loose interest in you subject area.
Good Communication is the best way to the online courses,
Be aware of different types of students and let them know that you will support them to be successful.
I learned how to deal with intimidation learners. I think the information on how to deal with them is spot on.
A good reminder from this section was that students will still come with their various learning styles and behaviors regardless of the fact that it is a virtual setting.
Follow institutional policies and procedures for guidelines in handling conflict.
In areas of conflict, it is important to review the institution's policies to make sure your actions are in line with the policies.
Seems it is difficult to keep students from wanting to leave classes taught in E-leaning. Face to face learning and support will always be more important.
This module addressed the issues of students who have conflict (personal or due to their personality). These are the most challenging students because you have to assist them to stay motivated and be focused. Communication and getting to know them is key, it might be challenging in an online platform in comparison to face-to-face, but this can be done. Guidance for these students is important so they do not loose site of what their goals are. Learning conflict management and the policies of your institution are also important.
I really like the idea of a survey to determine a student's competency with just the technology of online courses.
I learned to make sure that the e-learning environment require more follow up and tips to be successful in ths environment.
I have learned that there are different types of students and different approaches to effectively handling challenging behaviors from each. Generally, proactive communication with students can mitigate problematic behaviors. I plan to openly and effectively communicate with all of my students to promote student success.
Good and consistent communication with the student is important. Creating a document management system is important for the instructor so information can be recalled instantaneously.
procrastination is easier to engage in when the coursework is self-directed, so it is important to be in constant communication with students who appear to procrastinate/ not participate.
I find email to be one of the most effective mediums of exchange since it provides a documented resource to confirm what was said by each party and reduces misunderstandings after the fact of who said what.
There are many reasons students may need to exit from a program or course. Early, frequent communication is helpful is assiting students.
Again, I was intrigued by different learing behaviors; it was very helpful to read about at least a few strategies to manage those behaviors.
