This week’s tip is about "Engaging Students"
in your online courses.
Mid-term is over, both students and faculty
should be fully engaged in the course. It’s time to take a moment and do
a mid-term engagement check. Here are a few questions to ask
yourself, that will help keep everyone on track for the remainder of the term.
Have you provided feedback on mid-term grades?
Tip: Students expect regular and prompt feedback on their assignments in an online class. Let students know when and where to find your feedback. If you're going to be delayed in posting feedback for any reason, let the students know in the class Announcement area or in a private message to that individual student.
Tip: Students expect regular and prompt feedback on their assignments in an online class. Let students know when and where to find your feedback. If you're going to be delayed in posting feedback for any reason, let the students know in the class Announcement area or in a private message to that individual student.
· Have you responded to student emails?
Tip: Whether you use the course messaging system or school email to communicate with your students, it is important to respond to their emails in a timely manner. Be sure to check your email often and provide prompt replies.
Tip: Whether you use the course messaging system or school email to communicate with your students, it is important to respond to their emails in a timely manner. Be sure to check your email often and provide prompt replies.
· Have you provided thoughtful feedback and guidance to students on the class discussion board?
Tip: Providing guidance to the students through class discussion is critical to learner success. Leaving students to discuss amongst themselves can lead to misguided conversations and misunderstanding of topics they are learning. When using a discussion board, it is important to not only moderate but participate. Discussion boards are a great way to share your real-world knowledge and experience regarding the discussion topic.
· Have you checked the grade center to see how your students
are progressing?
Tip: If you notice that students are missing assignments or nearing deadlines, reach out to them with concern for their progress. Weekly and/or bi-weekly announcements are a great way keep students aware of your expectations and it also let’s students know that you are engaged in the course. Post an announcement for the entire class reminding them of critical due dates and a review of what to expect for the remainder of the semester.
Tip: If you notice that students are missing assignments or nearing deadlines, reach out to them with concern for their progress. Weekly and/or bi-weekly announcements are a great way keep students aware of your expectations and it also let’s students know that you are engaged in the course. Post an announcement for the entire class reminding them of critical due dates and a review of what to expect for the remainder of the semester.
Engagement Tool:
Blackboard Collaborate is an excellent tool
for engaging your online students. Check out 10 Cool Ways to Engage With Blackboard Collaborate
Login to blackboard, in the eCourses sub-menu,
click on Instructor Resources to learn more about using Blackboard
Collaborate.
Submitted by Wendy Davidson
If for any reason the links appear broken, or if you have
an idea for a DL Tip of the Week, please email us at HCTC-DL@kctcs.edu.
Remember if you need assistance, please let a member of the
DL Team know.
- Brad Roberts, DL Specialist (Faculty/Student Support) – Lees
- Paul Currie, DL Specialist (Faculty Support) – Hazard, Knott, Leslie, Tech
- Wendy Davidson, LoD Program Coordinator (LoD support and Student Support)
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