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Inviting nonviolent communication in the classroom

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How do you have productive classroom conversations, especially on contentious topics, in the age of burnout and social media echo chambers? In response to this challenge, some educators are looking to nonviolent communication, a framework for open and honest dialogue…

Elle Fournier
July 25, 2022

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Support online class engagement through guided communication

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Students are more likely to engage in online courses when they understand expectations for communication. To support course engagement, instructors can create both formal and social discussion spaces, share expectations, and affirm student contributions.

Elle Fournier
August 27, 2021
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Personalizing communication with your students

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Many students struggle with staying engaged in their online courses. Others lose track of deadlines. Some students feel that the lack of communication makes it hard for them to stay involved in their courses. In some situations, students have been…

UAF CTL Staff
August 17, 2020
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