How does an instructor communicate with his learners through the course completion?

An instructor communicates with learners throughout the course completion using a variety of features built into GSourcers. These tools are designed to facilitate one-way announcements, public discussions, and private interactions.

1. Course Announcements

This is the primary way for an instructor to broadcast information to the entire class. Announcements are a key feature for:

• Sharing important updates, such as changes to the course schedule.
• Reminding students of upcoming deadlines for assignments and quizzes.
• Providing general feedback or supplementary information.
• These announcements are typically sent as emails to all enrolled students and are also displayed on the course page.

 

2. Q&A and Discussion Boards

Instructors can engage with students in a public forum through dedicated Q&A sections or discussion boards. This allows the instructor to:

• Answer student questions about lesson content, which benefits all learners who may have the same query.
• Monitor discussions and guide conversations.
• Provide detailed explanations or resources in response to student inquiries.

 

3. Direct/Private Messaging

For more personalized communication, an instructor can use a private messaging system to interact with individual students. This is useful for:

• Providing one-on-one feedback on assignments.
• Addressing a student’s personal concerns or questions.
• Notifying a student about their performance or progress privately.

 

4. Interactive Live Classes

During live lessons (which are often integrated with services like Zoom), the instructor can communicate directly and in real-time with their students. This provides an opportunity for:

• Answering questions as they are asked.
• Engaging in live discussions.
• Providing immediate feedback and clarification on a topic.

 

5. Email Manager

GSourcers has an email manager that allows instructors to automate and customize email communications. This can be used to:

• Send personalized, branded emails to students based on specific events (e.g., course enrollment, quiz completion).
• Automate notifications and reminders without manually writing each email.