elearning 3- communication-3 modes #104

Think about what you now know about the modes of communication and the ways you have learned and applied what you have learned so far in this course. Consider your own practice and describe the ways that you are integrating the three modes of communication: 1. Is there one mode that you tend to focus on more than the others? 2.What can you do/change to more intentionally include all three modes in student learning? 3.How do you think a distance learning environment will impact your practice? For communication 3 modes, I tend to do more with interpretive and presentational than interpersonal mode. I think because it only has a limited time to absorb huge information through dictation, writing and reading. Those already take the most of school days.  Most students are passive and not ready for the independent learners yet. The difference I will  do next time will be more intentionally focused on interpersonal mode. Will a distance learning impact my practice? I think it will all depend on students numbers. Interpersonal mode is easy to do on distance learning environment instead of classroom. Students can find anyone who can speak target language around the world instead of one teacher with multiple students. Students can record their conversation or simultaneous chating on line.   And, most of time who wants to do distance learning is very goal orientated.  On the other hand, if distance learning is at school setting which has a very tide budget.  That will be different ball game. Motivation,self-discipline and goals are keys to determine the success.