Sheba Jones

Engagement is the best strategy, getting to know your students well an them you as an instructor will support more meaningful learning outcomes. 

Comment on Rachel Bramlett's post: Agreed, evidence based practices show with modern learners to be clear with expectations early. 

I learned and reinforced ways to better engage online students

Comment on Brent Ebner's post: It is good to keep in mind and be open to adapting our content delivery

It's more effective to utilize a variety of learning styles and engagement options to support better concept retention

Comment on Michael Daub's post: Photos is great idea that I will implement as well. 

Give students an overview what they'll be learning, the value of it and how to be successful in the course. Let them start building a culture amongst other classmates and share a bit about themselves and myself as the instructor and my content expert background.

Comment on Marie Scott's post: I agree with your statement. I might add how meeting the objectives applies to real-world workplace experiences.

Arriving early to class to establish and strengthen rapport and show students you care. Preparation models professionalism. 

Reinforce professionalism expectations through modeling the behaviors.