10a - Fostering a Culture of Belonging in Online Classrooms

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice

This session will explore the importance of creating a sense of belonging in online classrooms. We will discuss the challenges of online learning and how to overcome them, and we will share tips for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. The audience for this session is educators who teach or will teach online.

Participants will be able to:

1. define the term "belonging" and explain its importance in online classrooms.

2. identify challenges of online learning and discuss strategies for overcoming them.

3. generate a list of tips for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students in online classrooms.