203 – Virtual Culture Building: How First-Year Students Want to Learn in the Online Environment

Presenters: Luis Alvarado (Office of the Chief Online Officer) & Jim Quirk (Government) 

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Time: 11:35 AM – 12:25 PM

Session Description

Online learning is different from face-to-face classroom instruction, and many professors have experienced this firsthand due to the rapid change to remote teaching. By summarizing research on virtual community building and analyzing the data from first-year student experiences, session attendees will be empowered to take control of their digital spaces and leverage technology that will help them authentically connect with their students. 

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze data from first-year focus groups regarding how students feel about their online classes.
• Summarize current research on virtual community building and how it aligns with first-year student feedback.
• Outline strategies for developing a virtual community through timely communications and personalized feedback.

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