Creating Meaningful Connections Online: Practical Strategies To Build A Community Of Learners

Description  Challenge - Connecting with your students online With the increase in online learning, the need for building meaningful connections is more important than ever, but building an online community of learners can be challenging and may require a shift in the way we currently teach and in the way students currently learn. Key Takeaway It's never too late to build an online community of learners. This webinar will explore the philosophy of online connection and the practical strategies you can use right away to shift your group dynamic. Overview Making connections in face-to-face classes is naturally a bit easier than in online classes due to proximity but it is no less important. In order for students to have a more enriching online experience and to better their chances of overall success in their online classes, students need to form connections, both to the content and to their peers and instructor.Connecting builds trust, solidifies bonds, and causes a mindset shift. This webinar will discuss how to remix and reimagine content to build a strong foundation for online connections. We will explore techniques for creating flexible groupings and use effective feedback methods to inspire growth. Changing the dynamic of any course by focusing on connecting will inspire both the student and the instructor experience. Objectives Analyze current mindsets and beliefs about online learning communitiesReassess current content Explore Strategies to chunk content for online synchronous and asynchronous material Reevaluate online lecture content Consider how to differentiate instruction that connects students to content, peers, and instructor Make a plan for manageable changes Who Should Attend Faculty (full and part-time) Faculty who teach or plan to teach online/hybrid courses Online Learning Professionals Any educator interested in learning more about building an online learning community