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Fostering learner-to-learner communication
From the course: Learning to Teach Online
Fostering learner-to-learner communication
- [Narrator] As an online instructor, it's crucial to create a collaborative environment that fosters learner-to-learner communication. This not only provides an opportunity for students to learn from one another, but can also help them develop important online communication skills. To establish this type of environment, consider requiring students to participate in discussions and to respond to their classmates' pulse. While they may only do it at first because they have to, it often sparks them to become more comfortable communicating with one another. Open-ended questions are a key to generating successful online discussions. Avoid discussions that feel like assignments and encourage learners to share their opinions and experiences without trying to figure out what grade they're going to get. It's also important for instructors to model expected behaviors and join in on discussions right away. This helps to create an…
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