Creating Connections: Team-Building Activities for the Online Classroom

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Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. Most follow the standard model of asking each student to say something about themselves, which can lead to perfunctory comments meant simply to fulfill the requirement. A gamified approach can produce more genuine interaction between students. Here are some activities to use in your online courses.

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