Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Communicate 4.1.1 Evaluation Methods and Communication Practices Quest

How do communication practices in the online environment correlate to effective feedback?

          Communication practices is directly related (Pearson correlation coefficient = 99%?). If the instructor uses variety methods communication such as email, phone call, bulletin boards, news letters, discussion boards etc depending on the need of the feedback, he/she is providing effective feedback.

Why is authentic feedback important for online learners?

       An online instructor does not have the luxury of meeting the student in person everyday, like as in regular classroom setting. Unless your feedback is authentic, you don't have the flexibility to address misunderstanding of the student later. Authentic feedback on timely manner is key for an online learner's success.

In what ways might an instructor enrich a student’s online experience through feedback?

       An online instructor can enrich a student's online experience by using different methods to provide feedback to the student. The feedback should be in variety of forms: written (email), phone, video or audio can be used to maximize online learner's experience.


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