Title: 5 Elements To Better Connection And Communication With Online Students - eLearning Industry
Headings: 5 Elements To Better Connection And Communication With Online Students
5 Elements To Better Connection And Communication With Online Students
Elements For Effective Connection And Communication With Online Students
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Content: This could mean something as simple as uploading a picture to accompany a discussion board post, or using an avatar or a favorite photo if privacy is a concern. This allows for simultaneous stimulation of multiple sensory modalities; the student will actually “see” the instructor, something we take for granted at a brick and mortar university, but it is more challenging to do in an asynchronous environment. Incorporate audio communications. Podcasts are an easy way to allow students to hear the voice of the instructor. There are many free education technologies that can provide this service, and most computers come equipped with a microphone that is sensitive enough to suffice. Voice allows for tone in inflection, something that is very challenging to achieve in the written word, and it will resonate with students who learn through hearing. Remember specific details about your students. One tip is to generate a spreadsheet with notes on each student, including nicknames, hometown, favorite hobbies or sports teams. Students will appreciate any time an instructor can incorporate these details into a response or feedback.