First-Week Strategies: Tools & Tips for Teaching Online
First-Week Strategies: Tools & Tips for Teaching Online
Carol Smith-Cuevas (Staff)
This training is designed to support faculty teaching online by focusing on high‑impact first‑week strategies that set the tone for a successful course. Explore practical approaches for building instructor presence, establishing clear expectations, and fostering student engagement right from the start. Through examples and actionable tips, discover how intentional course introductions, effective communication, and early learning activities can reduce student anxiety, increase participation, and promote persistence in the online environment. You will leave with ready‑to‑use strategies to immediately apply to create a welcoming, organized, and engaging first week for their students. Although designed for the first week, these strategies can be implemented at any time.
Zoom
3/14/2026 8:00 AM
3/14/2026 8:45 AM
Teaching Online
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