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Looking for a piece of advice on establishing your online *teacher presence*? Here are my tips for creating meaningful connections with your students.
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1. Partnership. Effective teaching is *not* a one-way street. Make students co-owners & co-creators of the learning space. Prompt them to reflect on & take ownership of their learning. Not only will this result in a richer experience but it will help them a lot in the future. 2/
2. Inclusiveness. Try to leave no one behind. Strive to create an environment where learners feel "at home". Don't be afraid to reach out to them & ask what they need. Whether it's accessible materials, more time or different form of assesment, it's worth going the extra mile. 3/
3. Empathy. Let's get to know our students. No, seriously. Let's do that. How about imagining & mapping their journey through our course, step by step? This helps us realise where the pain points are & decide where we need to be more present. Read more: https://educationalist.eu/using-ux-design-for-online-learning-why-empathy-matters-b18a238863d4 4/
4. Communication. This is the key, I think. Finding our voice & establishing reliable routines. Being clear and precise in our instructions & feedback while using a supportive tone. That's the glue that gives the learning experience meaning & coherence.
https://educationalist.substack.com/p/whats-the-key-to-a-successful-online 5/
https://educationalist.substack.com/p/whats-the-key-to-a-successful-online 5/
5. Engagement. A buzzword. In danger of becoming meaningless. Easy to equate with "cameras on" & constant chatter. But engagement also means active listening, a moment of silence, taking time to think answers through, respectful & meaningful dialogue. 6/
Read more on this in my latest blog post: https://educationalist.eu/are-you-really-there-4e0b8bfebd47. It's such an important topic and I would be very happy to hear how you approach this in your practice! end/
