From the course: How to Create an Engaging Online Learning Environment

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Create meaningful connections

Create meaningful connections

One of my most rewarding experiences as an instructor was working with an autistic student in my graphic design program. I adapted my lessons to help him learn the material and enable him to earn his degree. As a result, I became the only instructor he spoke to for longer than two consecutive minutes. While this was an in-person experience, I applied the same approach to my online teaching to create meaningful connections and quickly adjust to meet students needs effectively. In this lesson, I'll discuss the importance of building meaningful connections in an online course to effectively make an impact with your students in the online learning environment. First acknowledge the differences in student engagement for in-person and online experiences. As online learning becomes more common the ability to build connections in a virtual environment is crucial. In-person student connection creates a community, facilitates an idea exchange, and enhances student motivation and success. While…

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