Communication Strategies
A Best Practice
"Develop a set of explicit expectations for your learners and for yourself as to how you will communicate and how much time students should be working on the course each week. This best practice cannot be overemphasized. It clarifies, specifies expectations, and reduces uncertainty."
--Boettcher, J. and Conrad, R. (2010). The Online Teaching Survival Guide: Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Communication Strategies for Managing Online Teaching
This video stresses routine and using tools in the learning management system to increase instructor efficiency.
Creating Online Instructor Presence
A video by Deborah Cieboter describes how an instructor's communications in the online classroom can set the tone for a positive experience for students.
Managing Communications
Classroom Management General Considerations, page 197-199
This section of this PDF gives suggested activities for creating an effective communication system for your class.
Canvas Communication Strategies for Large Classes
This video focuses on engaging students in large classes so they don't feel lost or isolated.
This PDF from Rochester Institute of Technology discusses how teachers can use communication in meaningful ways to move students toward learning goals.
This article discusses how to use icebreakers to create a sense of community in the classroom.
This video on the website of California Community Colleges provides an overview of what your students need to know to communicate effectively with you and their classmates.
Making Online Classes Mobile Device Ready
Another communication strategy involves designing your online course so students can easily view and access it on mobile platforms. This video by Marci Komssi explains how.