Strategies for Welcoming Students in Online Courses

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What is a recommended component of a welcome message for online courses?

Advanced course material overview

Detailed grading policy

List of all assignment deadlines

Introduction of instructor and course (correct)

Why is it important to have an orientation activity in the Getting Started module?

To assess prior knowledge of the subject

To check if students have read through the course materials (correct)

To test technical skills of the students

To assign grades from the very beginning

What does 'regular and substantive interaction' with students entail?

Sending automated messages without engaging with students

Being present, engaged, and interacting with learners about course content (correct)

Only providing feedback at the end of the semester

Avoiding all interactions with students

In addition to announcements, what is a recommended method for regular communication with students?

Group and private email Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested component for an online course's Getting Started module?

An ice breaker discussion topic Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for instructors to provide sufficient instructions and set student expectations at the beginning of an online course?

To help students know what to expect and what is expected of them Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice for online instructors to help students start the course?

Create a module called Start Here or Getting Started Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for instructors to clarify the structure and function of course components?

To help students navigate the course effectively Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a module like Start Here or Getting Started?

Course outline, welcome statement, technical support info, and netiquette expectations Signup and view all the answers

How does creating an obvious starting point help student learning in an online course?

By guiding students on where to begin and what to expect Signup and view all the answers

In a face-to-face course, what do instructors typically do in the first class meeting that is similar to creating a Start Here module in an online course?

Go over the syllabus and class policies with students Signup and view all the answers

Strategies for Welcoming Students in Online Courses

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What is a recommended component of a welcome message for online courses?

Why is it important to have an orientation activity in the Getting Started module?

What does 'regular and substantive interaction' with students entail?

In addition to announcements, what is a recommended method for regular communication with students?

What is a suggested component for an online course's Getting Started module?

Why is it crucial for instructors to provide sufficient instructions and set student expectations at the beginning of an online course?

What is a recommended practice for online instructors to help students start the course?

Why is it important for instructors to clarify the structure and function of course components?

What should be included in a module like Start Here or Getting Started?

How does creating an obvious starting point help student learning in an online course?

In a face-to-face course, what do instructors typically do in the first class meeting that is similar to creating a Start Here module in an online course?

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