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Creating an Online Community

Amy McKenzie

Created on October 22, 2024

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Creating an Online Learning Community

students in universitiesthat offer online learning

students in the same online course

a group of learners whoshare similar learning goals

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What is an online learning community?

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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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All students and instructors

All students

Only advanced students

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Who should participate in an online learning community?

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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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Send frequent email reminders

Explicitly share clear and specific expectations from the start

Make each post and response mandatory and graded

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

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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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Differentiation

Gamification

Modifications

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

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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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