It is best practice to open online courses with a welcome to students. The online format will be new for many students—in particular, adult students who are returning to school after a long absence—and they may be uncertain of their ability to perform in the course. Plus, because online courses normally have more discussion and other student-to-student activities than the average face-to-face course, an icebreaker can help get students comfortable collaborating with each other.
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