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Post by nadinne on Jan 14, 2011 13:30:23 GMT
There are many means by the help of which we can make our students successful online learners. First of all we should motivate them and teach them how they can use the internet - not only for entertainment or communication. As long as we have our students motivated, things will become easier both for us and for them.
We should also guide them, teach them, help them a lot, especially the ones who are not the best users of the online environment.
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Post by cioccas on Jan 14, 2011 23:21:36 GMT
... 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. Hear, hear! The teachers role is, as you say, to provide helpful, interesting lessons to inspire and maintain that motivation. I work in adult education, and fortunately most of the learners are very self-motivated, but you still need to ensure that they stay that way. A few years ago I came across the concept of 'visible' or 'explicit' pedagogy and have been keeping this at the forefront of my mind when I develop lessons and teach ever since - see this presentation for an overview on using it in the adult migrant ESL class - www.professoranneburns.com/downloads/iatefl2008clearlyteaching.pdf Cheers, Lesley
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Post by robertc on Jan 15, 2011 0:19:41 GMT
I think another idea to aid students and maximize their online learning experience is to be sure learners have ample links to and opportunity for further online practice/information beyond what's included in your own course content. Some independent learners may be keen for further study sources/practice but want their teacher to recommend the best ones.
Also, being able to point out other websites that back up what you're teaching builds an element of trust: that these aren't just your own ideas about writing or grammar (for example), but that they are more widely accepted.
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Post by claudiom on Jan 15, 2011 3:24:41 GMT
Teachers must bear in mind how important and dignified their profession is, no matter the problems we face on a daily basis we must keep self-motivated so as to motivate our students. I had the opportunity to attend a seminar in São Paulo, july 2010 where my mind opened and today I am here trying to give my contribution to this community of practice, we need to infuse on them the love, the desire for continuing self-motivating by creating nice and interesting activities, setting interesting and authentic context, showing them a wide range of possibilities without confusing them. we need to spread the love as I heard somebody saying, the love for learning....
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Post by vicinnkir on Jan 15, 2011 9:34:11 GMT
My students` ultimate goal is to be able to read and write in English, understand and speak in it as the Russian secondary school`s curriculum demands. They pass the State Exams finally and it is not so easy for them. So, they are highly motivated to study English and the Online education would be a serious additional tool to master their skills and foster good qualities in them. In addition, my students are too reticent because of their rural and ethnic origin and so, the online process is more suitable for them to utilize their experiences. Simaulteniously they are able to enhance their writing skills and many other skills as well. Generally speaking, both the traditional classroom and the virtual classroom enlarge, enrich and complete each other. Victor.
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Post by elouahabi on Jan 15, 2011 11:21:35 GMT
As a Teacher Trainee, I think that incorporating such electronical materials in the process of teaching can be very useful. Also making a a successful online students depends on the derive from that part of the students to get engage in as well as the efficiency of the teacher to select right tools to be handled in an approperiate manner.
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Post by vieiraonline on Jan 16, 2011 15:30:45 GMT
In my point of view an online learner should be self-motivated and set his/her own goals. He/she must be organized in order to complete their work/tasks on time. They have to be familiar in using Web tools and able to filter the great amount of information so that they can interact and share them with others. Cheers, Marco
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Post by lyubovn on Jan 16, 2011 17:26:18 GMT
Working with university students does not only mean to help them acquire the language knowledge and develop the language skills. It is vitally important to help them develop such learning skills as critical thinking, and time management, as well as ability to work hard, be persistant and positive. These are the things they can't do without while taking an online course.
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Post by sblancojc on Jan 16, 2011 17:40:33 GMT
I think it is important for the students to understand why they are doing an assignment and to have fun. We need to have patience and understanding of their difficulties and frustrations and be available to help to reduce the anxiety for those who are not used to online learning.
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Post by sophiac1 on Jan 16, 2011 18:56:07 GMT
Both instructors and learners have a collaborative responsibility for the success of an online course. As far as the instructors are concerned, I would confine my reply to the following four points: a. give clear instuctions as to where and when and how things are to be done. b. intervene when there is a problem c. support learners any time needed d. encourage them to continue and complete their tasks. Additionally, I think patience and perserverance are key words for any instructor.
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Post by marciam73 on Jan 21, 2011 17:09:32 GMT
I understand that we have to make students feel constantly motivated, in a friendly and agreeable environment. Thus, a good planning, taking into account our students' skills and expectations, stating clear objectives for the activities and the course itself, and lots of support will surely guide our students to a successful online learning experience, so that they don't feel frustrated or lost! (Marcia Santos - Brazil)
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Post by idaesther on Jan 24, 2011 1:34:14 GMT
Hi everyone!! Regarding the topic, I think, there are some things to have in mind :
1.- Clear learning objectives. 2.- Activities leading to reach the objective. 3.- Provide steady feedback. 4.- Help the students to reach the goals.
All these aspects are present in this course.
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Post by remaricris on Feb 3, 2011 21:22:44 GMT
We can help our on line learners be successful by encouraging them to feel confident in this, probably, new learning environment. It should be taken for granted that the facilitator will be always ready to help and guide them in their work, no matter in by means of a virtual classroom or any other means of asynchronous communication. We should also take into account that, when teaching adults, normally non digital natives, they might also need help with technology handling. Constant feedback and praising of their acheivements are also important features for an efficient on line instructor.
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