Setting Clear and Inclusive Expectations

March 25, 2021

When students enter your online course, they are often looking to understand what is going to happen next and in this course.

While much of this happens in the syllabus and strong syllabus design can help, there are also steps you can take within the class as well.

Context makes learning make sense. Students learn more when they know the goal of your course and can see how the activities align with skills and ideas you expect them to master.
Wright State University

Quick Reads

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