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Standards:
- Expectations for timely and regular feedback from the instructor are clearly stated (questions, email, assignments).
- Expectations for interaction are clearly stated (e.g.: grade weighting, models/examples, and timing and frequency of contributions).
- Learners have an opportunity to get to know the instructor, who has a strong presence in the course (participating in discussions, answering questions, providing guidance).
- Course contains resources or activities intended to build a sense of class community, support open communication, and establish trust (at least one of the following – Icebreaker, Bulletin Board, Meet Your Classmates, Ask a Question discussion forums).
- Course offers opportunities for learner-to-learner interaction and constructive collaboration (E.g.: peer review, group projects, student-led discussions, etc.).
- Learners are encouraged to share resources and inject knowledge from diverse sources of information in their course interactions.
- Interactions and discussions are conducted in an inclusive and culturally sensitive manner. Guidelines for respectful communication or “netiquette” are provided.
- Course offers opportunities for synchronous interaction (e.g.: live webinars, chat rooms, virtual office hours, etc.) (Note: in an asynchronous course, these may be optional).