Engagement
“When you don't talk, there's a lot of stuff that ends up not getting said.” Catherine Gilbert Murdock Over the past few weeks, I've had the opportunity to participate in different elements in our Online Course. Two important elements, in my opinion, were the virtual chat and the Phases of Engagement Framework that was completed within a group discussion forum. Both of these require some planning, forethought, and participation. They are not quick, mindless postings with little to no interaction or an assignment done solo and submitted. When you provide opportunities for students to engage, you are creating a more inclusive community and it just feels...well, more personal. Even though planning an online meeting can be a challenge - people's schedules are often difficult to accommodate - there are so many benefits to a virtual meeting. This is where you get to see and hear your instructor and your fellow students and interact in real time. Students don't alw...
