From the course: How to Create an Engaging Online Learning Environment
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Prioritize autonomy and control
From the course: How to Create an Engaging Online Learning Environment
Prioritize autonomy and control
Have you ever been given the opportunity to choose your own approach to an assignment? Empowering students with the ability to choose how they respond to learning affords them autonomy. Autonomy isn't just about learning new things, but also about having the confidence to take risks and make mistakes. With autonomy comes responsibility, freedom and student success. In this lesson, I'll identify ways to give students control over their learning experiences by creating opportunities for autonomy. First, understand the benefits of autonomy. Autonomy and control allow learners to set goals, choose paths, and take responsibility for their progress. Online courses offer personalized learning with flexible deadlines, varied assignments, and peer collaboration. Autonomy benefits students by fostering confidence, risk taking, engagement and trust in their learning leading to success and fulfillment. Next, create a culture of autonomy and control in an online environment. Consider following…
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