Engagement is critical when teaching an online course. A recent article from Faculty Focus provides suggestions on how to stay engaged with students in an online course.
Link to Article: “How to Keep from Going MIA in Your Online Course”
Harper OSCQR Rubric: Guide for Online Course Design
Here are a few student engagement standards to always consider in your online course:
- Establish Expectations for Feedback
- Clearly State Expectations for Interaction
- Create Social Presence
- Build Community, Support Open Communication, Establish Trust
Questions? Contact Phil Mortenson, Distance Learning Manager (pmortens@harpercollege.edu) or Jenny Henrikson, Instructional & Distance Education Design Specialist (jhenriks@harpercollege.edu).