Creating Inclusive Online Learning Environments That Build Community and Enhance Learning

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Author(s): Morris Thomas (University of the District of Columbia, USA), Rachelle Harris (Milestone's Educational Consulting, USA)and Arlene King-Berry (The University of the District of Columbia, USA)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 27
Source title: Handbook of Research on Innovative Pedagogies and Technologies for Online Learning in Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Phu Vu (University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA), Scott Fredrickson (University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA)and Carl Moore (University of DC, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1851-8.ch014

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Technologies in Higher Education

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The current status of today's society is driven by and involves technology. Many people cannot function without their cell-phones, social media, gadgets, tablets, and other forms of technology for which people interact. Many of these technologies depend upon and are utilized within an online context. However, as it pertains to online learning environments, many faculty struggle with developing and implementing opportunities that builds a sense of community for their learners. This chapter: 1) Discusses key factors that impact student engagement, 2) Addresses factors that facilitate continued engagement for diverse online learners, 3) Provides evidence-based practices for creating and sustaining online learner engagement, and 4) Offers real world suggestions from the online teaching experience of chapter's authors.

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