In the freshman orientation course I teach each term, I always have students introduce themselves orally for my on-ground course, but I don’t stress the need for them to compose a biography in the LMS for me to see. I think this would be an excellent idea; they can add it to the shells of their subsequent courses. Additionally, as I move into teaching asynchronous courses without live sessions, it would be an effective tool for bridging the communication gap that may sometimes happens in online courses.
