One of the most impactful things you can do to get your course off to a good start is welcoming your students. In this session, we will discuss strategies you can use to welcome your students and make them feel part of your online learning community.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the purpose of welcoming students into your online course.
2. Identify the elements of a good welcome message (e.g., content, tone, organization).
3. Identify tools and resources for creating welcome messages.
4. Discuss how to use icebreakers to create a sense of community.