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The importance of being clear and setting expectations for attendance and participation, as you would if attending face-to-face in a classroom

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The importance of community building and considering how students might be most comfortable to contact you. Also, the importance of setting clear communication expectations and guidelines

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The key thing that I have learnt is that it should be made clear that students are expected to contribute with clear details as to how to do this. However, these contributions should also be encouraged by the teacher as much as possible. Communication and encouragement are key, especially for encouraging people who are less confident to contribute and interact with you and the students

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I think form must follow function and a one size approach doesn't work - activities that are appropriate for first year undergraduates to break the ice for example or as part of an induction may not be appropriate for mature students doing a Masters degree, so it's about tailoring the approach, activities and content to the audience. It's also easy to get distracted with 'edutainment' and provide an experience that might be engaging but ultimately superficial in terms of learning - so planning online teaching courses or individual sessions takes time, patience and trail and error too, particularly if you are trying out different technologies and things that are new to you. However, it's important that the students don't feel like guinea pigs - there is nothing worse than attending a session where the technology is clunky or doesn't work properly and time is wasted. Ultimately have the learning objectives been met, will the students go away feeling academically challenged and enriched?

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The main thing I have learned from this course is to meet the students where they are. That might mean the apps they use (so long as they are usable in all countries) or it might mean recognising barriers, such as around language or disability, that they face. In the past, education has often felt like a place where teachers give lots of information, but it is much more than that if it is to be meaningful.

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I've learnt is how important it is to engage and communicate with students in a way that works for them rather than a way that I'm used to or works for me. Also the importance of building a sense of community, especially when sessions are online. 

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I've learnt is how important it is to engage and communicate with students in a way that works for them rather than a way that I'm used to or works for me. Also the importance of building a sense of community, especially when sessions are online. 

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Engagement, designing learning and openness 

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Engagement, designing learning and openness 

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I have learnt that to establish an effective learning community (f2f or virtual) it is essential to engage students through the design of a variety of teaching methods and styles. Preferably styles that work for the students and provide opportunity for cyclical feedback and iteration. In hard times it is also beneficial to be open, honest and empathetic –it is a community after all!

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To facilitate openness, I think it is good for the lecturer to share in the experiences and vocalize frustrations around limitations but to equally explain what has been done to support learning community building and why it is on e.g, Moodle as opposed to a social media which may be blocked in certain countries, this will help everyone to feel included

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It is important to show students that you are building an inclusive environment, where opinions can be freely discussed, even if there are disagreements. Classes should allow for broad and open discussion, and fosters the sense of respect between students will be important.

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I think is it key to have a variety of options to engage students during the online teaching but also communication methods out of class hours as such. I like the idea of open communication channels such as online forums; along with the balance of more social/wellbeing check activities such as coffee drops ins.

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A happy teaching environment allows further engagement for learning

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A happy teaching environment allows further engagement for learning

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If the students can engage with one another they will feel more comfortable in their teaching environment allowing them to engage into the session further.

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Monitor attendance and participation of students in lessons. Contact non-attenders/non-participants directly to check whether they are ok and of they understand the lesson content.

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Communication with students is really important when working online.  Try to come across as approachable and give students opportunities to contact you eg by displaying your working hours, email response times and signposting to other agencies that students can access.

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Create an interactive learning environment

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Create an interactive learning environment

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I have learnt that for others to learn from you, you need to give them opportunities to engage with you and the material. Online learning provides this opportunity through polls, discussion boards, quizzes and videos.

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What I have come to understand through doing this course is that learning is an interactive experience. As the teacher you are there to guide students and create a learning relationship. It's so much more than just reading out powerpoint slides - you should give students the chance to input and shape the sessions.

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I think what I've come to appreciate better is the key role that you play in fostering a sense of belonging and support while teaching. That you have a powerful position to encourage students to interact and help them gain confidence even if they are unable to meet in person.

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What I have learnt is that at the start of an online course, get the ball rolling with a personal introduction post, and encourage participants to contribute their own short bio or introduction to the group. It’s a good idea to create an open forum or discussion board where learners can post to request help and assistance from each other, developing peer-to-peer support. Setting up small groups, similar to traditional study groups, for supportive mentoring of students also works well.

As an online teacher, our feedback helps to create an eLearning experience that is informative, engaging, and motivational for the student. The feedback needs to be continuous during the eLearning process, with constructive feedback offered as soon as possible so that students can clearly identify which behaviours or skills need to be improved.

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Neither students nor teachers chose the sudden switch to online teaching and I think there is a palpable sense of loss among some students who had very different expectations of their time at university. Important therefore to stress the positive opportunities that online teaching can offer: access, flexibility, interactiveness among them; and to remind them that this time is temporary but that we will all have learnt much from it

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Gamified learning approches are very good tools to increase engagement whithin the student!

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Remind students that this is a temporary physical distancing and that there
are still many opportunities for social interactions in the programme!

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I think the module has pointed out that the learning environment can extend out of the classroom if the facilitator gives opportunities for the group to bond, to get to know and learn from each other. I think it is quite important for participants to engage with each other and to have the opportunity to work through problems together as a team. I think breakout groups in zoom work really well for this, plus it gives people the opportunity to talk when they may not have felt confident in the wider group. 

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I think the module has pointed out that the learning environment can extend out of the classroom if the facilitator gives opportunities for the group to bond, to get to know and learn from each other. I think it is quite important for participants to engage with each other and to have the opportunity to work through problems together as a team. I think breakout groups in zoom work really well for this, plus it gives people the opportunity to talk when they may not have felt confident in the wider group. 

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'Pet of the week' is a great idea. And ensuring that reassuring language is used throughout to ensure the students feel both part of the group and appreciated.

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I loved the approach of designing activities that foster the community building and engagement, like:  ice breaker activities,  coffee drop in or quizzes -  Monitor student attendance and contact those who do not attend directly to check in.

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An interesting approach to online teaching that I have learnt is that engaging students in the right way through the use of several online mediums (such as breakout rooms) is actually very engaging. Some students are more vocal than others that means more reserved students get to communicate with their peers through breakout rooms or chat boxes.

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Community building and engage is possible when the frequency of teaching and students resonate. This can be aspects related to common set of interests where everyone is engaged. There has to be way to find and unleash the student's common interest and provide them with all support and guidance to make it more exciting. Study tours are very important part of this.

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Community building and engage is possible when the frequency of teaching and students resonate. This can be aspects related to common set of interests where everyone is engaged. There has to be way to find and unleash the student's common interest and provide them with all support and guidance to make it more exciting. Study tours are very important part of this.

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there are some really exciting benefits to online learning that can support some students who would normally struggle to engage within a classroom setting

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Emphasising that when you share, you learn more

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Emphasising that when you share, you learn more

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By clearly setting out the criteria of engagement levels corresponding to course grades will enhance our ability to teach effectively online. 

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By clearly setting out the criteria of engagement levels corresponding to course grades will enhance our ability to teach effectively online. 

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I have learnt that there are many strategies for community building, such as setting initial expectations and reasons for the delivery rationale, establishing a social events framework and encouraging student ownership, using flipped classrooms, and making sure all programs are inclusive and accessible through being coherent, consistent and choice-based. 

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I have learnt that there are many strategies for community building, such as setting initial expectations and reasons for the delivery rationale, establishing a social events framework and encouraging student ownership, using flipped classrooms, and making sure all programs are inclusive and accessible through being coherent, consistent and choice-based. 

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I have learnt that there are various tools and approaches that can be employed to build and online community and that there are multiple ways and means in which to foster and sustain engagement.

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During this module I learned that communication with my students even if not face-to-face is of paramount importance. The way I do it is important because I have to make my students feel that I care about their education. Empathy in this profession is a fundamental skill and must be used in writing and communication.
I have to stimulate interaction between my students, especially in difficult times like the pandemic, and creating a good team spirit would help my students a lot.
I have to organise events and schedule everything in advance so that I can ensure everyone's participation.
For informal communication I can use means of communication other than email which makes the conversation a little less formal and more confidential for my students.
I should stimulate participation in my team through strategies that captivate my learners and encourage them to build relationships with each other, using positive language and calling them by name.

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I found it interesting to learn how to best engage with students and the community whilst learning online. It good to learn the best ways to motivate students too, as I find that this can be the hardest part. If students do not want to engage in the session or task it can become difficult to teach them.

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I have learnt to think differently about the positive uses of assessment in an online context, using it to build a sense of importance (even urgency) around engaging with the online sessions. Also how peer assessment might be used formatively and to reinforce community. I have also learnt about the importance of actively creating the 'campus imaginary' and setting up specific social events (or supporting students to set these up).

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I have learnt the importance of  establishing ground rules for online community building and engagement. I also learnt that expressing interest in what students contribute adds value to their learning experience. One more thing I have learnt is that online learning communities can be democratic and this can be an advantage to students who are usually shy in face-to-face learning environments.

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An interesting thing I learnt was that online learning might offer an opportunity for students who are usually shy or quiet in the classroom to come out of their shell a little more! I had thought that online learning would only increase shyness (as it can be a bit awkward) so it was very positive to hear otherwise.

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I have learnt that it is important to make clear at the beginning of the module / programme what the expectations for participation and active engagement are - for example, to offer concrete example of minimum contributions expected on each activity or in each session. Another thing I have learnt is the importance of communicating with your students 'where they are at'.So, where possible, make yourself available by methods including text, for example, if this is deemed appropriate and with clear parameters for the message format, to encourage them to actually get in touch if they have a question.

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I have learnt that there are various ways of building an online community and engaging students. It is important for a teacher to facilitate student interaction and design learning environments that make students engage in a way they enjoy. Forming a community to share information is the best way of learning. If you share, you learn more because you get different views. It is also important to check with students regarding their online learning experience.

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