Get Your Students Hired
After reviewing this module, it is clear the instructor needs to be very intentional with a communication plan. In order to support the student, the instructor should provide rubrics/standards needed to successfully accomplish the course. In addition, the instructor needs to reflect on the expectations to ensure they are achievable and realistic given the technology available to the students. "Communicate early and often" will be my mantra.
There is no doubt that one of the single most important elements in student success, is the ability to interact with the instructor. With some thought and creativity, this can absolutely be achieved in an asynchronous environment.
I am thinking of including more assignments that would include a video diary or video project as the answer instead of a paper or discussion post so that the students can feel more involved with the class.
La tecnología es hoy en día un gran aliado para todos los que incursionamos en el mundo de la educación ya sea como estudiantes o docentes; no obstante, considero que no todos estan listo para hacer uso adecuado de la tecnología y estas metodologpias modernas. Es un gran desafio el que se plantea en los cursos asincrónicos.
Debemos considerar un conjunto de habilidades que debe poseer tanto el alumno como el docente para que pueda obtenerse un aprendizaje significativo y construir un sentido de pertenencia para evitar perder la motivación.
Asynchronous learning requires a new of thinking about how instructors deliver course content. Making it both fun and educational will require much thought and planning. Both the instructor and student must communicate with each other about how the course design helps obtain the learning outcomes desired.
I learned using videos to conduct experiments appears to take a lot of time for both the student and the teacher. I like a collection of numerous images documenting the experiment.
Recommendations for lab kits that can be purchased as part of course fees is a great suggestion; as well as the idea of instructor lead video experiments that can potentially be replicated by the students.
Focusing on the learning outcomes to get the end result is key to having successful labs online.
Using UTube videos to demonstrate a lab allows the student to view it as many times as they wish. Some students need more reinforcement to master a skill. The idea of badges give something for the students to work towards.
I like the use of videos for labs. In addition, providing bonus points for early work submission is a good idea. The use of games or contests seems fun and engaging.
Blogs, discussion threads are a good way for students to self reflect and share with each other. This provides a good connection between students.
Many institutions have moved to partial or fully asynchronous learning. Instructors have the opportunity to grow while planning to engage students in their learning process.
I think the best part of this module was the emphasis on reflection. Its definitely something students need to learn how to do, as well as educators and their curriculum.
The general idea that should indicate the path for the virtual educator should be to support the student with a good instructional design of the course.
In this module the barriers and concerns associated with online courses and student engagement was discussed. I like the idea of having students do a self-reflection in a blog this can also encourage other students to get involved. It is important to get the students actively involved in their learning especially in an asynchronous environment, where they may feel isolated. I agree that instructors in an online environment are facilitators and need to facilitate the learning for the students by giving them clear and precise instructions and timely feedback.
I do like the LMS systemt that we use. The e-books that are part of the course already have lab based assignments assignments that we have to upload. Since our class has lab on campus the lab based e- assignments come in handy when class is cancelled.
I liked the way that students can show engagement can be designed with their unique learning method so that they get the most out of the exercise.