In any classroom, a good relationship with a teacher can go a long way for a positive experience, with support and the opportunity for a professional reference in the future. If you are a student at an online school, standing out from the rest may be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some tips about how to stand apart in an online classroom.
- Get involved. While most of the work involved in an online school is reading, watching lectures, and completing assignments, contributing in online forums will help show your teacher that you’re open to participating. Asking questions via chats and e-mail will also help you develop rapport with the teacher.
- Ask questions. Since online classrooms don’t allow you to raise your hand, teachers won’t know you have questions unless you ask. A steady stream of questions can become burdensome for a question, but legitimate questions pertaining to the course work can help the teacher recognize who you are.
- Upload a profile picture. Putting a face to a name can help you overcome the anonymity associated with the internet. Post a photo of yourself for your student profile so your teacher create an association between your photo and name.
- Create an e-mail signature. E-mail signatures provide the recipient of your email relevant contact information for you, including your phone number, email address, website or blog, and social media information. Create a specific school e-mail signature so your teacher can contact you if necessary.
- Play nice. There are plenty of ways to stand out online, not all of which are acceptable or encouraged. Because we don’t see reactions to things we say online, this can cause us to say things we wouldn’t normally in real life. Be courteous in your interactions online with other students and be recognized for your courtesy and kindness.
These five tips can help you stand out in an online classroom and enhance your online school experience.
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