W&M Remote Teaching

DEVELOP MODULE 2.3

Creating Human Connection in your Remote Course

After completing this module, you should be able to:

Utilize strategies such as online discussion, group work, peer review, and Google Tools tools to foster human connection

Module 2.3 Navigation:

VIEW online facilitation videos (below):

Social Presence in the Digital Environment

Online Discussion

Group Assignments

Peer Review

Google Tools (W&M Apps)

VIEW course exemplar tour videos (below):

Facilitation Online Discussion Groups

Social Engagement with Piazza

REFLECT on how you can regularly prompt and promote student interaction in your course. What types if interactions are most important in your discipline?

Optional: Experiment with one of the strategies or tools highlighted here. How might it help you accomplish some of the suggestions in this OLC article from Ali Blankinship?

Optional: Download the Checklist & Notes document to add key ideas and action items as you follow along through the Develop Module.

2.3.1 Video: Social Presence in the Digital Environment

In this video [5:40], you will hear from Katalin Wargo (STLI) on the importance of interaction and collaboration in digital environments as well as some practical tips for your course.

2.3.2 Video: Online Discussion

In this video [9:18], Katalin Wargo (STLI) shares best practices and strategies for online discussion as teaching & learning tool.

2.3.3 Video: Group Assignments

In this video [5:10], you will hear from Ali Blankinship (School of Business) on strategies for collaborative group assignments and clear communication.

2.3.4 Video: Peer Review

In this video [5:18], Ali Blankinship (School of Business) discusses the importance of student peer feedback and strategies to implement fair and consistent peer review in your course.

2.3.5 Video: Google Tools (W&M Apps)

In this video [5:23], April Lawrence (School of Education) discusses ways to use Google Tools to promote organization, collaboration, and communication in your course. April shows examples and shares strategies for effective use of several Google Tools.

2.3.6 Video: Course Tour - Facilitating Online Discussion Groups

In this video [13:16], you will hear from Drew Stelljes (Student Engagement and Leadership & School of Education) on practical strategies for facilitating meaningful and engaging online discussions using groups.

2.3.7 Video: Course Tour - Social Engagement with Piazza

In this video [4:18], Professor Jordan Walk (Chemistry) shares insights on a specialized engagement tool - Piazza - and demonstrates how he uses it in his large classes.

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Thank you for completing this module. Moving on to Module 3.1: Delivering your Remote Course.

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