Episode 48: How to Create Social Spaces in Your Courses with Dr. Melissa Wehler
Description:
In episode 48 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Melissa Wehler joins us to talk about how to create social spaces in our courses.
We know teaching and learning is about more than mastering learning outcomes. When we break up our lectures, we create spaces for students to connect and share ideas related to course content, but also to meet each other, make connections, and socialize.
Research shows us these connections positively influence student engagement, motivation, retention, and success. But the big question is, how can we create these social connections in our online classes? That's why I'm excited to welcome Melissa back to the show!
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In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why social spaces are important, especially in online courses.
- 7 different strategies you can use to create social spaces in your courses.
- Tips to create successful communities and social spaces in your courses.
- Whether or not you should assess participation in social spaces.
- How to make time for social spaces in your course.
Show notes:
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Listen to episode 43 to learn more about how Melissa teaches difficult topics and creates a safe space for students.
- Use this link to get a special discount off your yearly subscription to the Online Learning Toolkit!
- Read my blog post about The Power of the Pause
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Transcript:
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