Presentation "Lurkers - What characterizes them?" in NVL/Distans seminar "Experiences using ICT in distant learning in the Nordic Countries"

1. Lurkers –
what characterizes them?
Torshavn 3.5.2018

3. silence is visible in classroom

4. but online you don’t exist unless you leave a sign

5. they all have a reason

6. introverts

7. contextual silence
Photo: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4725114

8. “I got what I needed and then I left”

9. ”I need more time to think before contributing”

10. ”I’m not fluent
in the language”

11. ”I feel overwhelmed & ignored by extroverts”

12. ”I’m only interested in the certificate”
”I was forced by the employer”

13. ”I have low confidence”
”I’m afraid of making mistakes”

14. ”In my culture
it is not polite
to question
the teacher”

15. ”The lesson was simply so boring”

16. lessons learnt
• raising consciousness, interest and discussion
• more understanding of silent learners and their reasons
• more respect for various kinds of learners
• value of feeling of belonging even if not taking active part
• diverse learning materials & assignments
• individual flexible learning paths for individual learners

17. one size does not fit all
individual flexible learning paths
for individual learners

18. https://silentlearnersblog.wordpress.com/