Best practices for online teaching tell us that building community and creating a personal connection with our students has a positive impact on student motivation, engagement, and retention (Kwinn, 2018). Having social presence and a sense of belonging increases persistence and diminishes feelings of isolation (Nilson & Goodson, 2021). Evidence-based standards like Quality … [Read more...] about Good to know! Reconnecting online and in-person
Thanks to COVID-19 we have all experienced remote teaching and learning. But is remote and online teaching the same? Remote teaching is the replacement of face-to-face classroom instruction when meeting on campus is not possible. This could be a scheduled absence while attending a conference or an emergency like inclement weather or the coronavirus. Teaching remotely … [Read more...] about Good to know! Remote vs. online teaching