When done well, personalized feedback enhances instructor presence and provides students with a better experience in the course. Read more about Tips for Providing Personalized Feedback to Students
Of all the possible relationships within the class environment (instructor-student, student-student, student-content), the relationship between the student and the instructor is one of the most important, whether the class is entirely online or all face-to-face. However, these different formats do bring a different dynamic to the relationship. Read more about The Importance of Instructor Presence in Online Learning
Building community online is a lot like relationship building in any other context. There needs to be a sense of trust, some mutual sharing, and healthy boundaries for interaction. Read more about Setting Expectations for Online Students
Creating an inviting and supportive course climate can go a long way toward setting the stage for student learning and student retention. Read more about Motivating Online Students to Learn
Because of the nature of the online course, communication becomes especially important, and a clearly outlined communication plan can help improve student attitudes, as well as demonstrate thoughtful preparation. Read more about Managing Your Online Course Through Communication
Working in groups is possibly one of the most difficult aspects of a learning situation, and it is something that many students (and instructors!) can be resistant to. Read more about Managing Student Groups in the Online Course
The first experience students have in your online course can make a huge impact on the remainder of the class. Read more about Helping Students Navigate Your Online Course
We have talked about the importance of creating connection in the online course. In this article, we take the notion of connection in the online course with suggested activities and tools for enhancing community in the online course. Read more about Enhancing Community in the Online Course
The absence of physical peer presence and direct sensory feedback often creates uncertainty and insecurity in online learners. Read more about Creating Connection in the Online Course
