CHAPTER 5
Phase 1 Activities: Connect
The purpose of the activities in this initial phase is to help students become comfortable with communicating online not only with the instructor but with one another as well. The primary activities in this phase are as follows:
- The social icebreaker that is a simple expression of self and focuses on the interaction among learners
- The cognitive icebreaker that focuses on academic and professional goals as well as the interaction between the learners and the instructor
- Tasks for becoming familiar with introductory course materials and the technology
This first phase of engagement is the time for the instructor to begin the process of creating a sense of presence and community. Mutual respect and the establishment ...
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