10 Ways to Engage Students with Online Learning
Introduction
In this article we look at 10 ways to engage students with online learning by exploring practical techniques that keep students focused, involved, and excited about their studies. Engaging students in an online learning environment can be a challenge, but with the right strategies, it’s possible to create an interactive and motivating experience.
From interactive activities and multimedia resources to fostering a sense of community, these strategies are designed to enhance participation, improve retention, and make online learning both effective and enjoyable. Whether you’re teaching a small group or a large class, these tips will help you create a dynamic and engaging virtual classroom.
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To successfully engage in online learning with your teacher, we recommend you students follow these 10 simple tips. Once you learn these tips, feel free to share them with your teachers!
Ten Tips To Engage Students With Online Learning
Now let’s look at the top ten tips for engaging students with online learning.
I. Recognize What You Know Matters
Students in the online classroom should not shy away from answering questions especially when called upon by the teacher to answer a question in any subject such as maths.
All other students should show respect for the student answering the question.
II. Share Your Ideas
When teachers ask questions about a topic, it’s always important for students to feel that sharing their ideas is always welcome.
So go ahead, and share your ideas on the topic with the class and add insight that everyone can appreciate!
III. Set Goals (For Your Learning)
It’s important for students to recognize with online learning what they hope to learn from the class by setting learning goals.
Such goals include what you expect to gain from this class, and how you can achieve the high marks you deserve. It may be frustrating at times, but don’t give up! You’ll get there!
Remember students that your teacher is not only there to help you understand the topics, they are also there to help you achieve your goals for the class and for your future. Go ahead and share your goals and you will see that your teacher will support you!
IV. Share Your Goals (With Your Teacher)
Remember children that your teacher is not only there to help you understand the topics, they are also there to help you achieve your goals for the class and for your future.
Go ahead and share your goals and you will see that your teacher will support you!
V. Ask Questions
Ask questions when you don’t understand what the teacher has explained. But be sure to tell the teacher what part you don’t understand. It is not enough to just say, “I don’t understand.” The teacher will be better able to help you when are more specific in your request.
VI. Recognize That It’s OK to Ask Questions
Students may find that asking questions may seem like they weren’t listening, but that is not the case.
Recognize that it’s ok to ask when you don’t understand because it is part of the learning process. By asking a question you are participating in class the right way. Don’t just ask any question.
By asking a question you are participating in class the right way. Don’t just ask any question. The kind of question you ask will help the teacher know if you really were paying attention or not!
Plus, you may be asking a question that someone else may not have thought to ask, but it helps that you asked the question!
VII. Answer Questions
Sometimes the teacher may offer students the opportunity to answer another student’s question, but they answer the question themselves.
If you get the chance to answer another student’s question, you are helping that student understand the topic, and are helping yourself in becoming more confident in understanding the topic. Be that help another student may need!
VIII. Be Polite!
Sometimes students will make mistakes in answering a question in class. If you can help by giving the correct answer, remember to be polite in how you respond.
The way you respond can either make the other student feel good for understanding where they went wrong, or feel bad for making the mistake, so remember to choose your words carefully!
IX. Offer to help (with activities)
In the online classroom, activities will look a little different and trying to get others interested in completing the activities may be hard.
Your teacher is looking for those students who are willing to get the activity started so be that student!
X. Your teacher welcomes your help
In 2020, teaching and learning online has been a challenge because of the feelings of isolation that it may bring.
Your teacher is working hard to make the online classroom one that is fun to be in, so if you can offer your help, even it is for using the features for the application, or offering a kind word of support for your teacher, it would be great!
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Finally Thoughts…
We hope after watching our YouTube video and reading these ten tips you found them useful.
Remember, we may not like how isolating online learning may feel, but we must look past that and build our energy to get through the lesson and make it enjoyable for everyone!
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