This section highlights ways to start connecting with students before the semester even begins. Providing a warm welcome begins by humanizing yourself and communicating care and excitement for you and your course.
Make a positive first impression with a short introduction letter or email. This should be short and encouraging, and give students vital information such as:
A photo of you and/or an image related to the course.
Start date of the course.
Information about how to log in to the course.
First week activities
Build excitement about your course and give students the opportunity to learn a bit more about you as well. Consider the following:
A short 60-second informal "Hello"
A welcome video
A course trailer
Ease student anxiety by sharing your syllabus, overall schedule, and main course information.