Learning and Communicating

E-Learning Online Communication

Six types of E-Learning online communication: 

• SELF - individual use of the internet

• INTERACT – online communication with others

• RELATE – skills for development of online relationships

• PRESENT – presentation of oneself, product, organization

• LEARN – finding, using and presenting educational info.

• PROTECT - related to internet security and privacy

 Three main E-learning in online communication: 

• SELF - computer literacy, cyber-phobia, motivation for internet use and internet addiction. 

• INTERACT – online communication skills, channels, messages, contexts, netiquette 

• RELATE – initiation of interaction, online conversation, attentiveness, self-disclosure, bonding 

Thus,  network learning is a process of developing and maintaining connections with people and information, and communicating in such a way so as to support one another learning. The central term in this definition is connections. It takes a relational stance in which learning takes place both in relation to others and in relation to learning resources.

Skills that needed in online communication:   

One-to-one communication:

• Understand the importance of one-one communication
• Select the most appropriate method to communicate
• Prepare to communicate with an individual
• Communicate appropriate and effectively
• Maintain appropriate records of communications

  Effective communication:

• Understand the communication process
• Appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of communication
• Recognize which communication method to use in a range of work situation
• Describe the key stages in the communications process 

Non-verbal communication:

• Understand the need for the communication
• Select written communication type
• Produce effective written communication
• Use standard conventions when writing use appropriate tone (eg: DON’T USE CAPITAL LETTER) and level of language 

Communicate with your friend via e-mail.

Send this message to your friend :

• I love you
• I hate you
• You look charming today

Express those message in:

• Good communication
• Bad communication

How to be an effective team player in online forums: 

Demonstrates reliability

• Reliable who gets work done and does his fair share to work hard and meet commitments.
• He or she follows through on assignments. Consistency is key. (Reply others post on time).
• All posts can be trusted Did not post “garbage “ information

Communicates constructively

• Need to speak up and express their thoughts and ideas clearly, directly, honestly, and with respect for others and for the work.
• That's what it means to communicate constructively.
• Such a team member does not shy away from making a point but makes it in the best way possible is in a positive, confident, and respectful manner.  

Listens actively

• Good listeners are essential to function effectively.
• Need team players who can absorb, understand, and consider ideas and points of view from other people without debating and arguing every point.
• Such a team member also can receive criticism without reacting defensively.
• Most important, for effective communication and problem solving, team members need the discipline to listen first and speak second so that meaningful dialogue results.  

Functions as an active participant

• Good team players are active participants.
• They come prepared and listen and speak up in discussions.
• They're fully engaged in the forum and do not sit passively on the sidelines.
• Team members who function as active participants take the initiative to help make things happen, and they volunteer for assignments. Their whole approach is can-do: "What contribution can I make to help others?" 

Shares openly and willingly

• Good team players share. They're willing to share information, knowledge, and experience.
• They take the initiative to keep other team members informed.
• Much of the communication within teams takes place informally.
• Beyond discussion at forum, team members need to feel comfortable in passing along important news and information day-to-day.
• Good team players are active in this informal sharing. They keep other team members in the loop with information and expertise that helps get the job done and prevents surprises.

Exhibits flexibility

• Teams often deal with changing information or topics — and often create changes themselves.
• Good team players; they adapt to ever-changing situations.
• They don't complain or get stressed out because something new is being tried or some new direction is being set.
• In addition, a flexible team member can consider different points of views and compromise when needed.
• He or she doesn't hold rigidly to a point of view and argue it to death, especially when the team needs to move forward to new topics. 
• Strong team players are firm in their thoughts yet open to what others have to offer — flexibility at its best.   

Works as a problem-solver

• Teams, of course, deal with problems. Sometimes, it appears, that's the whole reason why a team is created — to address problems.
• Good team players are willing to deal with all kinds of problems in a solutions-oriented manner.
• They're problem-solvers, not problem-dwellers, problem-blames, or problem-avoids.
• They don't simply rehash a problem the way problem-dwellers do.
• They don't look for others to fault, as the blamer do. And they don't put off dealing with issues, the way avoids do. 
• Team players get problems out in the open for discussion and then collaborate with others to find solutions and form action plans.

Treats others in a respectful and supportive manner

• Team players treat fellow team members with courtesy and consideration and not just some of the time but consistently.
• In addition, they show understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.
• They don't place conditions on when they'll provide assistance, when they'll choose to listen, and when they'll share information.
• Good team players also have a sense of humor and know how to have fun (and all teams can use a bit of both), but they don't have fun at someone else expense. 
• Quite simply, effective team players deal with other people in a professional manner.  
• Good team players also have a sense of humor and know how to have fun (and all teams can use a bit of both), but they don't have fun at someone else expense. 
• Quite simply, effective team players deal with other people in a professional manner.

Shows commitment to Forum (Group)

• Strong team players care about their work, the team, and the team's work.
• They show up every day with this care and commitment up front.
• They want to give a good effort, and they want other team members to do the same.
• Team players who show commitment don't come in any particular style or personality.
• They don't need to cheerleader types. In fact, they may even be soft-spoken, but they aren't passive. 
• They care about what the team is doing and they contribute to its success without needing a push.
• Team players with commitment look beyond their own piece of the work and care about the team's overall work. In the end, their commitment is about winning not in the sports sense of beating your opponent but about seeing the team succeed and knowing they have contributed to this success. 

will you guys consistently practice this in your daily life?