Is it important to learn more about Dynamic Syllabus and Scaffolding. Communication utilitizing technology facilitate online course learning.
I learned from this module that a dynamic syllabus is key, and I like the way the course describes the 8 scaffolding tools to develop students’ sense of belonging and to foster a safe learning community for all learners. I have always used these techniques in face-to-face classes, but now I see how I can extend these modes of communication and learning to an online platform
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I plan to use the online learning community and a more active syllabus to increase student interest.
Student centered learning and collaboration is essential.
I learned that a course syllabus should be dynamic so students have something to go to access information. It must be designed in a way for students to access it electronically. Also, making sure I participate in discussions is key, because if I’m not involved it can lead to less participation from students.
I like that it was mentioned to make sure that you have hyoerlinks on your syllabus. It makes for communication and location of resources to be found easier.
I learned that an accurate yet adjustable syllabus is very important.
I hadn't really thought about creating a dynamic syllabus before. I thougt adding the disclaimer provided would be helpful, and I'm thinking I'll need to be clear with my students that the syllabus changes I'll make as we go won't be to add more work or change the core of the work but might be to offer additional avenues for project completion and/or resources to assist.
How to develop a syllabus and how to make sure information is scaffolded to reflect on prior knowledge and experiences.
Scaffolding is vital for all students because they build on their prior knowledge, experiences, and resources. This enables students to constructively build on their knowledge while synthesizing their metacognition.
Scaffolding is important in order to meet the student where they are and help them accomplish the course agenda. You may need to remediate for some students in order for them help them understand the course. Some students may need to be challanged more. Without the scaffolding the student can become discouraged and quit or bored and quit. The instructor needs to monitor each student to make sure they are understanding the course assignments.
Scaffolding and clear directions of well thought out application assessments are important to assess what students are actually learning.
Learning that a well developed syllabus is very important is what I learned. I never really thought about this process and what time and energy on the instructors part to make sure that the syllabus is in depth and gives percice instructions. This is such a hard thing for me to do in written form and I would have to have a lot of training and examples to be able to make a good syllabus.
I learned that a variety of web-based tools allows for synchronous and asynchronous interaction in the on-line learning community. I aslo discovered that good detailed instructions in the syllabus are the key to a good on-line communication.
Articulate every detail in how to communicate to students through your syllabus. How to communicate and when to communicate, clearly giving a student the knowledge to reach an instructor with email rules.
The more I learn about online learning I think of classic video games. You start out basic with limited abilities and as you progress to future levels you unlock more and are capable of more. Your online class is similar in that you start out basic and as you progress at your pace you achieve new harder things and tasks.
Different types of learning tools can help with students to develop their scaffolding. They should always be engaged in some way and adjustments have to be made to each student.
A syllabus must be dynamic rather than just a one-dimensional text document listing objectives, etc.
Developing an online community requires proactive effort and the appropriate web tools or apps.
Communication comes in many different forms, depending on who is communicating with whom. It can be the one of the most critical indicators of whether students are successful.
Online learning should develop a sense of belonging and community among students; this can be achieved through the use of discussion boards, blogs, and forums in which students feel comfortable sharing ideas.
a strong and relevant syllabus is critical for student success
