Fostering a Sense of Community Within Your LMS

The role of the educator is to establish an environment in which active participation between and among learners and the instructor can occur (Shackelford & Maxwell, 2012). Fostering the sense of community could be difficult, but not impossible if specific tools are utilized effectively within the Learning Management System.

Outcomes: Identify specific tools that can be used to enhance a sense of community for students * Understand how to effectively incorporate these tools within your course * Learn how the tools discussed can enhance a sense of community for students