Teaching Tip: Support online class engagement through guided communication

Students are more likely to engage in online courses when they understand expectations for communication. To support course engagement, instructors can create both formal and social discussion spaces, share expectations, and affirm student contributions. 

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— Teaching Tip by Elle Fournier, an instructional designer, teacher and writer. She is a doctoral candidate in English and has been teaching at the college level for over six years.