by Lisa Thomas and James Herbert, the Conversation
We investigated strategies to support learning for non-traditional students in online contexts and found that “sense of belonging” was one aspect deemed to be important. Participants were asked to discuss their experiences with online learning courses and strategies that supported learning for the diverse range of students in this context. A key finding of this research suggested that where teachers were able to foster a sense of belonging in their course, students reported greater enjoyment, reduced anxiety and were less inclined to withdraw from the course.
http://theconversation.com/sense-of-belonging-enhances-the-online-learning-experience-30503
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