Building Community

3.7. Building Community
3.7.1	The course instructor provides a space for students to socialize for building their online learning community (such as an Introduce Yourself section and discussion forum).
3.7.2	The course instructor creates a psychologically safe environment for collaboration.
3.7.3	The course instructor creates an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment through a variety of methods, such as using students' names frequently.
3.7.4	The course instructor creates a positive, motivating, and encouraging environment.
3.7.5	The course instructor encourages students to be sincere and also respectful at the same time.
3.7.6	The course instructor uses inclusive language like we, you, us.
3.7.7	The course instructor assigns activities/assignments that increase student interaction.
3.7.8	The course instructor explains general and specific expectations for discussion and forums/assignments for the student community.
3.7.9	The course instructor engages in positive interaction with students.
3.7.10	The course instructor demonstrates respect and encourages respect in interaction.
3.7.11	Expectations regarding the course are determined to encourage participation.