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Post by moiraokon on Jan 11, 2011 11:19:02 GMT
I loved this reading to use with my own 6th graders at school by reflecting on each heading and in the future check if we follow them!
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Post by nawal on Jan 11, 2011 18:21:33 GMT
Though the mission is not so easy with students most of them don't know how to make online search and contact, I think students are encouraged to enroll in courses that teach them how to use the net , then are encouraged to share learning experiences. In this case teachers can ensure students work independently, in this case learning can become meaningful. Nawal.
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Post by karima on Jan 11, 2011 19:22:25 GMT
having students who are as motivated and engaged as described in the reading is quite challenging in my context. students are usually reluctant to participate and they rely on the teacher as the main source of information...is there anything we can dot o flip the coin???
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Post by olenacrawford on Jan 11, 2011 20:43:00 GMT
I cannot speak from the experience, but after reading the article and all your comments ( to which I absolutely agree), I see that the utmost importance on the way of creating a successful on-line learner would be making sure the student is comfortable with the on-line tools. Another equally important point ( a very general one, which applies to any learning experience) is that the student must feel that the teacher cares and is interested in his success by giving thorough and thoughtful comments to the student's assignments.
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Post by cioccas on Jan 12, 2011 3:31:54 GMT
Teachers moderating an online course must have a strong online presence. In addition he/she must be a great communicator, should always encourage students to participate and share experiences and make the learning experience meaningful. Yes, Justine, I couldn't agree more! And aren't these qualities what we want from all of our teachers, in the classroom or online? But maybe it takes a little more effort, since neither teacher nor learner is physically present? I did my first online university course over 20 years ago - surprisingly perhaps, we had terrific tools for communication and collaboration. Am doing another online uni course now and strongly believe that teacher presence and learner willingness to participate and share are crucial to a successful online learning experience. Lesley
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Post by marisac on Jan 12, 2011 10:32:16 GMT
Comments on what makes a successful online student
I see this reading as a response to the need for learner training which I commented on in relation to the previous reading.
Good tips and useful advice - assuming a degree of autonomy in the learner but great material to use as part of a learner training programme in an ELT classroom.
They could very easily be used to design one or more reading lessons with both reading skills development in mind (after all, we are language teachers) and a very clear and focussed learner training aim.
All this, of course, applies to us as online learners and being a good role model as an online learner is extremely important.
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Post by rimamalek on Jan 12, 2011 20:25:01 GMT
I think that teachers moderating online sessions are the ones to help the big majority of the online students not to give up. They can do so by encouraging those who feel lost and redirect them, by encouraging those who feel like being in a "strange digital world" not made for them and thus the moderators could suggest to do "one thing at a time" and the job will be done. I think the role of the moderators is so important for the positif attitude of an online student and this shall lead to a successful online student.
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Post by rduggan0498 on Jan 12, 2011 23:05:20 GMT
Hi Everyone, While I was helping students, whether they were ESL or not, online with their college English papers, I realized that when instructing online, it was easy and common for students and instructors to misinterpret each other. Oftentimes this wasn't a problem in traditional classroom learning because of things like tone of voice, body language, and facial expression. I notice when I registered with Tapped In, the desk person would write "smiles" etc. to substitute for facial expression and sound. During online instruction, I failed to include these aids. Even with personal e-mails I've sometimes wondered how the sender meant me to take a particular comment. To be a successful online student, it is beneficial that we realize that we communicate with more than our words but traditionally with our whole bodies.
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Post by sheela on Jan 13, 2011 4:41:31 GMT
Of the various aspects listed in the article, I was most fascinated by three: 1. Critical Thinking 2. Self-motivation 3. Online learning is a convenient way not an easier way to learn.
I guess if all learners practise these skills, 21st century learning will be fascinating.
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Post by maysoon on Jan 13, 2011 14:01:10 GMT
hi, I am Maysoon from Iraq... I am new participant and I hope to get benefit from such wonderful session
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Post by maysoon on Jan 13, 2011 14:06:01 GMT
well, I do agree with Nawal ... our students are unable to use net, yet they have the interest to use the new technology especially if we make the learning process an interesting one
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Post by maysoon on Jan 13, 2011 14:09:32 GMT
well, making learning process a student center needs a lot of work and effort and all teachers in the academic work actually have to pull the socks up for this mission
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Post by maysoon on Jan 13, 2011 14:15:50 GMT
one line session is a good opportunity to those who dropped the study and now they want to catch up the study
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Post by alrazavi on Jan 13, 2011 18:08:46 GMT
Also, I think the element of organization of online materials is very important. And equally important is being more available to all students at the beginning of online class makes a big difference. I believe we need to have an attitude of "we sink or swim together" in respect to teaching both physical and online classes.
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Post by darlene on Jan 13, 2011 19:36:49 GMT
Hi everyone. I have been so motivated by the forum discussions. thanks for all your insightful comments. In reading the assignments and in answer to Sharon's question about success for online students, I will comment on no. 3- "Be self-motivated and self-disciplined" and no. 4- "Be willing to "speak up" if problems arise." In this online group with EVO, it's easy to speak up perhaps because we are teachers. However, my sons have done high school online but did not last too long because they lack these 2 qualities. They have great ability with technology, so the online learning platform was not a problem. However, no matter how tech-savy students are, these 2 qualities are needed both in f2f and online learning. As a a teacher I often wonder what is our responsibility for motivating our students? Not everyone is self-motivated. I am a self-motivated person and have no trouble speaking up if I don't get it. I don't expect my teachers to motivate me, but I expect them to be involved and open for questions and have interesting and helpful lessons to inspire me to want to learn. I think motivation from both the teacher and the student will make a successful learning experience whether online or f2f.
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