What are effective ways for academic advisors to assist students with online learning?

A proper guidance should be given to students before using any new online platforms or tools . Challenges involved in that particular tool should be identified in prior to meet expectations to some extent.

Mi experiencia en la Javeriana y Flacso me llevó a adoptar un enfoque dinámico en la ense?anza. Evité cátedras prolongadas y, en su lugar, incorporé juegos y cambios de actividad cada 15 minutos para mantener a los estudiantes comprometidos. Este enfoque no solo hizo que las clases fueran más interesantes, sino que también fomentó la participación activa y el aprendizaje continuo. Además, al revisar el progreso de los grupos de estudiantes de manera regular, pude brindar orientación personalizada para maximizar su comprensión y éxito académico. Esta metodología resultó en un proceso educativo más efectivo y atractivo para todos.

Academic advisors need a thorough understanding of the online environment to guide students effectively in navigating online learning platforms, addressing challenges, and staying updated on digital resources and tools.

In addition to this, a proper training for both the learners and the teachers on the use of the online tools will be an added advantage. In, that case both learners and teachers are ready. This minimizes any glitches that may occur and prepares their mind mentally for the class.

The main aim is to get students attention to the online platform first. this can be done through an activity and after that students may be asked to make its a routine and habit for themselves.

Establish on the first day that your class is important to you. Don’t just review the syllabus. Instead, use the entire class time, even if it’s just to get to know your students.

One way to build good rapport and trust is by encouraging feedback and reflection. The advisors shouldn't assume or believe that the students have good rapport and trust them without creating an avenue for sincere feedback and reflection on the learning journey. Learners are more likely to trust an advisor who's willing to hear them out and create opportunities for two ways communication.

Acho fundamental fornecer orienta??es sobre técnicas eficazes de estudo online, incluindo métodos de leitura, anota??o digital, participa??o em fóruns de discuss?o e uso eficiente de plataformas de aprendizado online e destacar a importancia da autodisciplina e da autogest?o. Antes era mais comum ser necessário auxiliar os orientandos na navega??o e no uso efetivo de ferramentas tecnológicas relacionadas ao aprendizado online, incluindo plataformas de ensino, aplicativos de colabora??o, bibliotecas virtuais e outras ferramentas essenciais para o ambiente virtual. Hoje, embora, os alunos já tenham muita desenvoltura no mundo online, às vezes, ainda é preciso oferecer este tipo de orienta??o em ferramentas mais específicas.

One of the more challenging part of online learning is to create a rapport of trust between advisors and students, due to how little cues advisors get about students' situation. This is especially true when students face more serious cases of unwellness. Advisors need to be vigilant about signs of isolation and unwellness, but to not be too intrusive either and jump at false positives. This is a hard to reach balance. The best scenario here for the students feel comfortable enough to disclose information to their advisors. To make the odds of this outcome higher, advisors need to be proactive at letting students know that he or she is here to help them and not judge them.

Be a good listener. Let your students know you are listening to them. Use their suggestions and ideas at times. Show interest in what they have to say. You can learn from them as well.

This guidance is important because online students may find it difficult to achieve set goals due to distractions. Guiding them on goals achieving and overcoming procastination is vital.

I believe academic guidance is crucial. Online students may grapple with time management and goal setting. Advisors should meticulously plan courses, offer strategic learning practices, and monitor academic performance. Intervening when needed with feedback, referrals, and resources is pivotal. Nurturing online learning skills, including self-regulation and digital literacy, is essential for student success

A chaque contenu de cours théorique doit correspondre une activité. Dans l'idéal, ces activités, tous comme les supports de cours, doivent être les plus variées possible. Il n'est pas nécessaire que toutes les activités soient en ligne, ou alors avec un dép?t des documents créés hors de la plateforme.

Facilitate social and emotional connections between the students and academic advisors to unleash their potential and maximize the possibilities of their career prospects

This is true. Sometimes, online teaching can be the teacher teaching with the learners staring blankly. Lessons must be interactive and carefully monitored to ensure that teaching and learning is taking place.

Gerade am Anfang eines Lehrgangs sollte die Vernetzung unterstützt werden. Da sehe ich uns Dozenten in der führenden Rolle. Wir müssen die teilnehmenden durch Auswahl von guten Einstiegsmethoden miteinander in Kontakt bringen und sich n?her kennenzulernen. Das berühmte Eis muss gebrochen werden.

Creative ways to do this may be to have the student answer questions prior to your meetings. Questions like “would you rather ‘x’ or ‘y’?” You could spend a few minutes finding out why the student answered the way they did and how you, the advisor, would have answered. It’s a creative, low stakes way to try to connect. It also gives the advisor insight into how their advisee thinks and problem-solves.

Academic advisors can foster a sense of community by organizing virtual meet-ups, creating online forums for students to connect, and offering emotional support through regular check-ins to address any concerns or challenges they may face in the online learning environment.

Facilitating social and emotional connections is key for academic advisors supporting students in online learning. This involves creating opportunities for students to engage with peers and form communities, mitigating the isolation often associated with digital education. Advisors can encourage participation in virtual study groups, online forums, and social events, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork. They should also be attuned to students' emotional wellbeing, offering empathetic listening and directing them to mental health resources when needed. By nurturing these connections, advisors help cultivate a supportive and collaborative online learning environment, crucial for students' academic success and personal growth.

To Facilitate social and emotional connection is to build relationship skills help students establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships, and to act in accordance with social norms. These skills involve communicating clearly, listening actively, cooperating, resisting inappropriate social pressure, negotiating conflict constructively, and seeking help when it is needed.

Academic advisors advocate for online student success by actively seeking and promoting policies and resources that enhance digital learning experiences. For example, they might champion for extended library e-resources, improved virtual tutoring services, or more flexible assignment deadlines. Their advocacy ensures that online learners receive equitable support and opportunities, akin to their on-campus counterparts. 1. Pushing for better access to digital libraries. 2. Seeking enhanced virtual tutoring services 3. Advocating for asynchronous lecture recordings. 4. Proposing more interactive online discussion forums.

Advocating for online students success is significant and I would contend it is everyone’s role, to a certain extent, in online education To practice advocating for online students success 1.Educating skeptics about what an online course entails, how it is structured, and the quality measures that exist in online education. 2.Demonstrate our courses and support to any and all stakeholders 3.Challenge the original approach and, as a result, have had success in creating some modifications.

As educators and advisors this should be our priority. We must show our students we are their advocates and to model the importance of speaking up for yourselves. Communication and sharing stories helps students understand the importance. Model this with yourself through expressing personal goals and achievements. Recognize celebrations, concerns and questions when appropriate.

With the development of technology online communication became a frequent practice. Whatever the scenario, it is of the utmost importance to celebrate bra and recognize achievements.

I believe part of this too is thinking about if they are coming from the 2 year and how to best get classes articulated so that students are paying more or doing more time than needed because that advocating was not there!

Learning never ends. Academic advisors should keep on learning on how to achieve effective online sessions. Through learning you get to know some other tools you can employ. I once undergone a course by UNESCO MGIEP titled Digital Teacher. It really exposed me to some applications I can use for effective online teaching and class room Management. One of the challenge of online teaching is how to achieve that seamless interaction and connection. Undergoing that course opened my eyes.

I believe learning never stops and therefore the more things change the more leaders need to evolve and learn. Professional development is great if it is on task and peer assisted. Collaboration is beneficial as well.

To engage in professional development the teachers continuously improve their teaching skills and positively impact student learning experiences.

I agree, provided it’s the professional development necessary for the individual to strengthen his/her skills. Many times professionals are faced with workshops that are only time fillers. That is why the faculty should be enquired as of what needs and preferences are.

Absolutely, continuous professional development is crucial for academic advisors to stay updated on online advising practices. Engaging in relevant online training, workshops, and networking within advising communities enhances their skills and knowledge. Sharing experiences and challenges within these communities fosters collective learning. Regular self-reflection, evaluation, and seeking feedback contribute to advisors' ongoing growth and effectiveness in supporting online students.

Make your students autonomous. Help them take charge of their learning. This is possible through a regular practice. When the educators act as facilitators and let the students lead, students become autonomous and self governerned.

En los espacios de aprendizaje es fundamental la motivación que tiene el estudiante, por tal motivo debe ser protagonista del proceso y debe definir el alcance y objetivos que le deben resultar propios. Es por ello que el mejor método que conozco es el de aprendizaje basado en proyectos y si estos proyectos están vinculados con la mejora de la calidad de vida de su entorno y se trabaja en equipo junto al destinatario de este proyecto, es más probable que esta motivación esté presente aún cuando la complejidad del proyecto parezca que se dificulte la concreción del mismo. Si este proceso es acompa?ado por un tutor entrenado y una metodología agil creo que es la clave.

Proper guidance is the key but presenting through live example create students interest and trust in that particular program. Involve in two way communications which create active environment and enthusiasm in students in online education.

Academic advisors can support students with online learning in several ways: 1. Technology Guidance: Assist students in navigating online platforms, troubleshooting technical issues, and utilizing various digital tools for learning. 2. Study Skills Support: Offer guidance on effective study habits, time management, note-taking techniques, and strategies for online assessments. 3. Goal Setting: Help students set realistic academic goals and create a plan to achieve them within the online learning environment. 4. Resource Recommendations: Provide information about online libraries, educational websites e.t.c 5. Regular Check-ins: 6. Adaptability and Flexibility: 7. Community Engagement:

While academic advisors can offer resources and support to students, an important factor that needs to be in place first is the design of the online learning experience. It should be designed to help students succeed. This may entail: - immediate obligatory reflective questions on learning content - opportunities to expand the learning - progress tracking and celebration - facilitation of guided learning groups - access to additional coaching / mentoring - clarity on available support - shorter learning units - a smart and flexible system how to earn credits - early interventions etc The human support can only be as good as the system it has to operate in. Online and hybrid learning requires a paradigm shift in our approach to learning.