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2016 Annual Conference

del 7 al 11 de November del 2016

Albuquerque, NM

Cultivating Rich Virtual Communities in Adult Education Programs

miércoles, el 9 de noviembre de 2016 a las 14:45–15:30 MST
Pavilion VI (375)
Session Abstract

Building a virtual community can strengthen online learning and increase student engagement. This session combines adult learning theory with online teaching practices to leverage blogs and Twitter in a meaningful way to foster a learning community for adult learners.

Target Audience

Prospective and current educators and administrators of online courses

Session Description

This session will share strategies for using two popular social media strategies — blogging and microblogging — as reflective tool and a means of building an online community for adult learners. Online learners often experience feelings of isolation from their colleagues, virtual communities can fill this gap, and allow adult learners to form important academic and professional connections that can extend beyond the virtual classroom. The presenters will review current research and theory on creating a community of practice, how to guide adult learners through the effective use of online tools and how to encourage student engagement. The session will provide examples of successful community interactions and gives participants the opportunity to share their own strategies.

Primary Presenter

Valeriana Colon, Virginia Commonwealth University

Additional Presenters: Enters In Order

Brianne Moore-Adams , Virginia Commonwealth University
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