Building Community

[Lisa Chamberlin]

What different techniques do you use to foster a sense of community in your online courses?

[Kay Lehmann]

Start with a great introduction prompt which gets students conversing with one another.

[Nicole Olbrish]

 I use something that is going on for everyone... either what they did over break or what activities they enjoy in the fall or winter and conversation usually just takes off as they see what they have in common.