If your online course does not have human interaction, you have a correspondence course. Fortunately, there are simple strategies you can use to increase engagement and add the human element to your courses.
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Online courses can be so isolating when there is no interaction between students and the instructor and fellow students. A key component of learning is dialog. Learners need to reflect and discuss what they are observing and experiencing with others to help construct knowledge.
The strategies shared in this episode are based on the Community of Inquiry framework and build upon what has been shared in the Universal Design for Learning and quality review episodes.
In this episode, we are going to explore online learning community building. Specifically, we are going to examine the Community of Inquiry framework and strategies for putting the framework into practice.
Additional Reading
- What Motivates Adults to Learn?
- ITC: 19 – Exploring the Overview and Information Standards for an Online Course Review
- ITC: 20 – Exploring the Technology and Tools Standards for an Online Course Review
- ITC: 21 – Exploring the Design and Layout Standards for an Online Course Review
- ITC: 22 – Exploring the Content and Activities Standards for an Online Course Review
- ITC: 23 – Exploring the Interaction Standards for an Online Course Review
- ITC: 24 – Exploring the Assessment and Feedback Standards for an Online Course Review
- ITC: 9 – How Multiple Means of Representation Can Help Your Classroom
- ITC: 10 – See What Your Students Know Through Multiple Means of Action and Expression
- ITC: 29 – Success Tips for Creating Engaging Online Discussions
- ITC: 30 – 6 Engaging Online Discussion Strategies
- Community of Inquiry Framework
- Community of inquiry model
- Professors Share Ideas for Building Community in Online Courses
- Building An Online Learning Community
- 9 Tips for Creating a Sense of Community for Distance Learners
- 6 Tips To Build A Thriving Online Learning Community
- 8 Easy Ways to Build an Online Learning Community (In 2020)
- Online learning community: Fostering better learning outcomes through camaraderie
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