Fostering Community and Belonging in Online Classes

Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services

Discover how to build connection in the online classroom—Fostering Community and Belonging in Online Courses discusses how instructors can design inclusive, engaging environments where students feel valued and supported. Strong learning communities are essential to student success, driving motivation, persistence, and deeper learning. This session highlights why belonging matters, how barriers like microaggressions and hidden curriculum can erode trust, and how viewing students as assets strengthens engagement.