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There are two key introductions for every online course: your personal intro and an introduction to the course. Below are some things to think about as you organize and script one or both of these videos for your students. Tips for Instructor Introduction Videos When your students feel connected to
Every student brings a unique set of experiences, perspectives, and learning preferences to your online course. Some may have specific learning styles, while others might have disabilities that impact how they engage with the material. As an instructor, it can feel overwhelming to address this diversity. So, how can you
Research consistently shows that in an online environment, building a sense of community is crucial for keeping students engaged and preventing feelings of isolation (Tayebinik & Puteh, 2012). Icebreaker discussion forums are particularly effective for this purpose because of their ability to set a positive tone for the course and
Asking for mid-course feedback is a great way to improve motivation and ensure second-half success for you and your learners. If you don’t already have something like this planned, here’s a couple options for surveying your students you might want to consider: Set up an ungraded assignment where students can
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Developed by Risepoint, Faculty eCommons (FeC) is a social learning ecosystem for faculty across the world to work together to improve online education. FeC contains resources specifically tailored to help online instructors and is maintained by the Academic Services and Products team at Risepoint.
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