Motivating Online Students to Manage Their Time
Online students are usually working adults, who have families. They are busy and their time is usually consumed in working and family activities. Having a positive relationship with students is important, but how can instructors motivate these students to effectively manage their time in order to complete weekly assignments?
Well, they are choosing to take these classes, yes? I've often found motivated adult learners are much better at managing their time and value their educations more highly than younger, less expereinced students.
I agree Kathleen, older students seem to manage their time better and know what needs to be completed and get it done. Where as the younger students constantly need coaching. Last semester I sent out weekly motivational quotes to help get them through online courses due to COVID-19 forcing our students to work online. Several students infomed that they appreciated it!
