This emphasizes the importance of personable experiences via distant learning
I learned the importance of knowing each student and understanding their goals and aspirations.
This section pointed out the importance of biographies allowing students to provide basic information including names they preferred to be called. Their legal and official name may be listed, but if they prefer a nickname or shortened version of their name, using that is an easy way to show you care about them as a student. I have found by doing so, students are more responsive when we need to address more serious issues.
In this section, I read about how to form connections with your students and how those connections will allow for a greater learning experience. It suggested posting a paragraph or two about your credentials and also something about who you are as a person (hobbies, etc.). Then, in return, your students should tell you a little about who they are. Some things that I like to do are ask, "How did you come to realize you wanted to enter this career path?" or "What keeps you motivated?" This lets me know a little about them, but also lets my students know that I am interested in them and their success. Even though we are working through a computer, I consider their success, my success.
Remember to get to know your students, good to do a Bio from each person to get a general idea of them and things they like. It would help in leaning style. And provide Bio of yourself.
I learned some good approaches to develop good relationships with learners. Unlike traditional or f2f courses, students can often be located in different time zones in an online course. An instructor should be sensitive to this when scheduling office hours when students may be in different time zones. Another approach would be to send personal messages related to the course to each student. This will allow a more one on one communication approach opposed to a group email to all students.
Establishing a relationship, and projecting your authority and presence is important to maintain an online course.
I have learned various ways of projecting your presence and authority online in a course. I have already practiced some of these methods, such as providing an email introducing myself to the class prior to it starting, but have learned other ways of managing discussion forums. One method that stood out, one I have not used before, is to re-post a discussion forum post from another student.
I will use a detailed biography with visuals.
It is important for the student to recognize the online instructor is relatable and human, not just a screen. This will create comfort and safety for the student.
it is important that students know that you are engaged in the course and that they have knowledge of your background
The importance of actively projecting presence in e-learning environments through various methods like leading discussions, overseeing projects, and providing timely feedback. I intend to apply these strategies to create a supportive, engaging online learning community that fosters student success and builds strong instructor-student relationships.
Sharing our backgrounds, prior knowledge, and course objectives is crucial for fostering a collaborative learning environment. By presenting ourselves, we create an opportunity to exchange ideas and enhance our collective understanding.
Take the time to get to know your students.
To help students be successful, we must meet them where they are (figuratively, not literally necessarily) by giving the support they need and allowing them to understand the knowledge and assistance they can receive from you. Be present!
I learned how important it is to post welcome videos and include some personal information as well as credentials, academic experience, and personal experience to help students be more engaged in the online classroom.
It's important for the instructor and students to post a bio. This will allow better communication in an online environment and provide a more productive learning environment.
As normally the case with traditional teaching, an instructor must reach out to engage students in a virtual, online teaching environment. There are many ways in which an instructor can do that, including: conducting a round of presentations of the biography of all, marking the pace and rhythm of the course with regular reminders, writing directly to each students whenever there is a topic that could be of their interest and safe to discuss and promote online synchronous and asynchronous interactions on a determined online forum.
Getting know your students individually is just as important in an online learning environment as an in-person one.
