Difference between revisions of "Equitable Teaching Practices: Social Presence"

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Revision as of 10:07, 11 May 2021

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Video transcript of This Course Isn't Taught by a Robot: Creating Instructor Presence in Online Courses Webinar (text file)

Learn about Ideas for Implementing Social Presence in Your Classes

Strategy 1 Communication Enhancement

  • Check-Ins
    • Emails from a place of concern vs. punitive tone
    • Making sure students understand instructions, deadlines
    • Shows that you understand they have other stressors, things to juggle
  • Use the Comments Tool in Sakai
    • General place for questions each week
    • Lives on the weekly Lessons page
    • Students can interact with each other

Strategy 2 Weekly Introduction Videos (Selfie Videos)

EXAMPLE COMING SOON!

  • Short (up to 1-1.5min)
  • Brief overview of weekly topic/assignments
  • General hello/greeting to the class

Strategy 3 Identifying the Gaps Videos (Narrated PowerPoints)

EXAMPLE COMING SOON!

  • What do you normally do in the classroom that needs to be in your online course?)
  • Emphasis important information
  • Communicate your expectations and ways to be successful
  • Example topics:
    • a syllabus overview
    • exam preparation
    • assignment overviews (including papers)
    • project overviews
    • homework instructions

Additional reading on this topic Additional Resources for Building Social Presence

Opportunities for Social Interaction with Your Online Students (PDF)


Links to Inclusive Environment page
Links to Equitable Grading Practices page
Links to Equitable Teaching Practices Homepage page