Building Bridges Engagement Community Building in Online Courses
Building Bridges: Engagement & Community Building in Online Courses Kate Grovergrys Madison College Triana Bridge – Seville, Spain
Goals • How can we foster student engagement in our online courses? • How can we build a sense of community that bridges the “virtual gap” we often feel in our online classes?
Millau Viaduct, France What do you do in your online classes to foster student engagement and build community?
Mix & Mingle How do you define student engagement?
Engagement = high attention + high commitment + growth mindset
Mix & Mingle What is the difference between participation and engagement?
Mix & Mingle What does student engagement look like in online classes?
Characteristics of an Engaged Learner • Positive emotional response to the subject matter (enthusiam, curiosity, interest) • Sustained participation in learning activities • Consistent effort to obtain a higher level of competency • Eagerness to initiate and lead activities whenever possible • Consistent effort and concentration during learning activities • Persistance despite obstacles
Mix & Mingle What is it about the online learning environment that can make it feel lonely or impersonal?
https: //brocansky. com/hum anizing-infographic
Mix & Mingle What can we do to build community in our online classes?
Community of Inquiry (Co. I) theoretical framework (Garrison, Anderson & Archer, 2001) ● Social Presence: builds a climate of trust and an environment of comfort and safe risk-taking. Meaning Making Trust Deepening Understanding ● Cognitive Presence: activities developed to facilitate learning and encourage learner exploration of ideas, thoughts, & beliefs to connect meaningfully with content. ● Teaching Presence: everything the instructor does to guide, support, and shape the learners’ experiences. Source https: //coi. athabascau. ca/
What is the “MAGIC” that turns a class into an engaging learning community?
Studentto-instructor Studentto-student Studenttocontent
Zhivopisny Bridge - Moscow, Russia Let’s start building bridges!
Hohenzollern Bridge - Cologne, Germany Step 1 - Lay a strong foundation
Remember - orientation starts with registration Work to establish your presence
Zhangjiajie Bridge - China Step 2 – Use only the best design and materials
Attributes of an Engaging Class • Authentic tasks • Stories and anecdotes • Opportunities for personal connections • Meaningful technology integration • Interactivity • Gamification
Kintai Bridge – Iwakuni, Japan Step 3 – Conduct regular inspections
Inspections & Repairs Initial Inspection Final Inspection Midterm Inspection Week 1 Inspection Week 3 Inspection
Questions?
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