Cameras Off, Mute Buttons On: Community Building in the Virtual Classroom
Concurrent Session 3
Brief Abstract
This session will examine the differences in students’ perceptions and expectations in developing a shared sense of community across course modalities and provide actionable insights for building more authentic interactions.
Extended Abstract
Connection and community are essential to student success. But that's easier said than done, especially when today's virtual classroom is full of blank stares, or even worse, blank squares. This session will examine the differences in students’ perceptions and expectations in developing a shared sense of community across course modalities and provide actionable insights for building more authentic interactions. Say goodbye to "forced fun" - like watercooler discussion board threads - and hello to context-based collaboration.