Building Online Connection and Co...

Building Online Connection and Community

DOL Pod by The Office of Digital and Online Learning

Episode notes

In the latest episode on the Digital and Online Learning podcast (DOL POD), we welcome Ke'Anna Skipwith, Director of Academic Innovation and Strategic Initiatives and Interim Executive Director for Digital and Online Learning at Howard University. This episode examines the development of genuine connections and community in online learning, from fostering a sense of belonging among distance learners to intentional course design and the evolving role of instructors. Ms. Skipwith shares practical strategies and insights from her book, Best Practices in Engaging Online Learners Through Active and Experiential Learning Strategies, as well as her experience and research, including the transformative power of AI in education and how adaptive technologies can make learning more inclusive.

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