Online Learning
The ability to share information accurately and efficiently to another.
Communicating online frequently has a longer time between a question and a response.
It also prevents you from expressing or seeing and hearing another person's meaning through facial expressions and body language or vocal emphasis.
This can lead to misunderstandings and other communication problems
Misunderstandings can affect your grades.
Online communication is about writing and understanding effectively.
It is more than just exchanging information. It’s about understanding the intentions and emotions behind the information.
Its important to write in a way that gives the other person the full meaning of what you are saying.
Then you need to understand what they are saying to you.
Many of the etiquette skills are the same for regular and online classes.
If you haven't read Classroom Expectations under Module 1-Secrets for Success in College Part 1, click below.
Speak Up
If you are in a class that meets using video, if you have a question, concern, comment, or suggestion make sure you speak up. Just like you would raise your hand in a traditional classroom.
Participate, Participate, Participate
The most successful online students logon to their classroom each day to complete learning activities. Procrastinating makes your work pile up.
Keep an Eye on Word Count
Your instructor sometimes will provide specific guidelines for the length of an assignment and response. Try to stay within these guidelines. Create it in Word first, click "Review" and "Word Count."
Communicate Your Feedback
When asked, it is beneficial to everyone to be open and honest when providing feedback. Providing examples can be helpful.
Be Polite
Always be polite. Making jokes can seem to be a good idea, but they can be easily misunderstood without noticing your body language and tone of voice.
Have Someone Read Your Response
If you are unsure about the appropriateness of your response, have someone you know who does this well read your response before you submit it.
Module 1 - Secrets for Success in College Part 1, under Classroom Expectations, there is a section about discussion boards.
If you haven't read through that yet, Click Below.