Creating an Online Community

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What is an online learning community?

a group of learners whoshare similar learning goals

students in the same online course

students in universitiesthat offer online learning

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An online learning community is a group of learners who share similar learning goals. In an online learning community, a group of students engage with one another, their instructors, and the course material to enhance their learning and achieve success in the course.

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The most effective online learning communities only utilize discussion posts for learners.

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One strategy that boosts engagement is to vary the type of interactions that are required. For example, instructors can utilize discussion posts, polls, surveys, and resource sharing.

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Who should participate in an online learning community?

Only advanced students

All students

All students and instructors

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Online instructors should model the engagement they wish to see from learners. Instructors set the standard for student participation by modeling professionalism, tone, and frequency of online interaction.

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How can instructors prepare students to engage in an online learning community?

Make each post and response mandatory and graded

Explicitly share clear and specific expectations from the start

Send frequent email reminders

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Learners are more likely to interact when they feel that the instructor is authentic and genuinely invested in student success. Active participation from the instructor not only reinforces this commitment but also encourages students to follow suit.

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Student engagement opportunities can include discussion posts, polls, surveys, and forums.

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Once the course begins and learners start to engage within the community, it is important to be consistent, encouraging, and authentic in order to maintain participation and involvement. One strategy that boosts engagement is to vary the type of interactions that are required.

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Which of the following is an effective method of motivating students to engage in an online learning community?

Modifications

Gamification

Differentiation

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Gamification is another effective method for maintaining engagement, as the use of badges, rewards, and leaderboards motivates learners.

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