May 19, 2025
Short-term summer courses present a unique challenge: how can instructors build meaningful student engagement in such a compressed timeframe? In a traditional 15-week semester, there is time for community to develop organically. In short term courses, such as 3-week online Maymesters, engagement must be intentional, structured, and embedded from day one. Here are three evidence-informed […]
June 18, 2024
Social presence relies on the establishment of affective expression, open communication, and group cohesion.
January 16, 2024
As a brand new semester starts, it is important to consider how you will build community in your online classroom.
April 8, 2022
Online Teaching Highlight Establishing a presence in an online course is a key component to teaching online well. This week, Sharyn Emery, Ph.D. shared her teaching and tech tips for handling engagement with students when they point out mistakes in the course. It is an opportunity for crucial engagement and is a teaching moment that […]
