Belonging to Succeed: Creating Community in the Online Classroom
How can instructors & institutions promote belonging among online students to advance their success?

Sense of belonging has long been linked to retention and other key student success metrics. Yet developing a sense of community can prove especially challenging for online students, whose ranks are growing across higher education. How can instructors and institutions promote belonging, engagement and involvement among online students in ways that advance their success? This crucial discussion will draw on research, case studies and expert insights.