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Demonstrating Care in Large Enrollment
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It can be hard to make a human connection with students in large-enrollment classes, so this short list of recommendations provides some ways to demonstrate care in large-enrollment courses through course design and communication. These approaches can help students see instructors as humans early on, providing a strong foundation for the rest of the semester.
- Remove barriers to learning by intentionally designing first week activities that orient and engage students in the course, and familiarize them with the course elements
- Create a short Instructor Welcome video to introduce yourself and share why you are excited to participate in the course community. Share your passion about the course. Tell students why you chose the field. Talk about the course learning goals. Suggest strategies for academic success.
- Create a short Course Tour video. Be sure to use the Student View setting when you record your screen capture of the course. Walk students through the course so they understand the organization and why you designed the course the way you did. End by telling students what to do first to get started in their learning experience.
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