To keep students engaged, teachers need to get out of their comfort zones at times and think out side the box. Teachers need to show students that they are near, since there is no F2F contact. An ongoing task is to build sound relationships with your students that fosters their on learning advancement.
When designing online learning units, it is still necessary for students to learn specific knowledge prior to moving on to more advanced courses.
Facilitating an online course requires much planning and thought. This is especially true when one has become comfortable with a F2F method of teaching. There are several methods that can be used to encourage student engagement. Each method must meet the overall objectives and outcomes of the course.
I'm finding this information to be useful when considering how I engage with my online students.
I have to find ways to be creative in utilizing a lot of the development and engagement tools since our college is one of many campuses and the courses are all standardized.
Be consistent is your communication and procedures. Change according to feedback.
Probably the most important (to me) concept in this module" "Student engagement is an important concept in distance education."
Lay out content based on my teaching style
I am looking forward to applyin gthe Four O's of Course Design when modifying course content.
Online course content transfer involves the effective transfer of course materials from traditional formats to online platforms. This process requires careful planning, consideration of the learning objectives, and the selection of appropriate digital tools to ensure a seamless learning experience for students
Comment on Arturo Rodriguez's post:
Communication is very important. It must be accurate and easily understood for the student to follow and participate in the course with ease.
Comment on Sara Gonzalez's post:
When posting announcements, ensure they are beneficial for the student to move forward successfully in the course. Make organized postings relevant to the expectations of the course.
Unlike a typical F2F course, an online course should be well-organized, easy to navigate, and the students should be readily able to understand and clearly identify the essentials of the course. It is important for the facilitator to guide students through the content and therefore care should be taken to identify the best delivery method for presenting the online content. Finally, any new teaching innovation must be evaluated for its effectiveness in delivering academic outcomes and benefit.
having a variety of learning activities thoughtfully placed in the course matters in achieving outcomes.
I liked the suggestion about emailing/posting a short introduction to students. It will make the interaction more personal. I had a short PPT with my pictures and an introduction. I think an audio or video recording can make a bigger impression and connect with students on a different level.
keep the students interested, good communication
I have learned you must adapt your course to an online environment that makes it easier for the student to understand the information you are wanting them to retain.
I'm definitely taking away the importance of evaluating and modifying content as needed if it isn't meeting learning objectives. Also, I was encouraged in this model to try out a new technology that seems "fun" even if it's new and daunting to me...the students will appreciate the effort and the experience of trying something new and fun!
Voy a aplicarlo todo, pero este modulo es esencial a la hora de impartir un curso, pensar el contenido, validarlo para que sea pertinente. Organizar el contenido mediantes objetivos de aprendizaje. En fin, realmente excelente el curso
I appreciate the alliteration of origin, organization, organization, and orchestration to help remember all the necessary components needed in building a successful online learning environment for students.