Donna Chenoweth

I try to be careful with feedback. But what if a student ignores it? Some students simply don't or won't take the time to engage in the course. This is one of my challenges. 

So far, the schools decide whether a class is synchronous or asynchronous. Success in a class works in both as long as the student cares and is engaged as well as the instructor. I cringe when I find an instructor whose syllabus says, "I only answer emails between 8 and 5, M-F."

It is interesting and useful to think about different teaching styles. How does my teaching style in a classroom translate into online teaching? 

I have used Problem Based Learning before, but not in an online environment, but a hybrid one. I look forward to learning more about using it online. I believe it is an excellent way to get students involved and also helps with leadership skills.

Quick feedback is something that I always try to do. I also answer emails and texts quickly. It is good for online students to know that the instructor is there for them and cares. 

Comment on James Dowdalls's post: I would love to know more about this, James. 

I have been teaching online for a few years. My biggest frustration is students not realizing that they need to take at least some ownership for their own learning. For some students, this is a challenge. I work hard to help students understand this. It is also frustrating when the technology doesn't work, or when a student does not take time to understand the technology. I look forward to learning better ways to solve these problems. 

I have never done much lecturing, always believing that involving students was the key to their ownership of the learning. I have taught at at least one college where that is all that was done in classes. As an adjunct, I was always somewhat frustrated by this teaching style. 

Comment on SETH SORONNADI's post: I very much like the idea of the "students' journey." I have taught many online classes and this often seems to be the problem. I am especially frustrated when a student apologizes to me for missing a deadline. I am looking forward to learning more about helping students to realize this. I am almost wondering if it has to do with the culture of the college.