Student Communities: Making the Most of Those First Few Weeks
The first interactions students have in college can heavily impact their sense of belonging and, in turn, their likelihood to succeed. While some students show up eager to join the conversation, others really have to step out of their comfort zone to make these connections. Digital communities however, offer a great solution to help connect even the most reserved students to the voices and experiences of peers, faculty, and support teams so they can build the relationships that will help them get ahead.
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How Digital Communities Can Help Students Succeed During COVID-19
Maintaining Connections Now vs. Rebuilding Them Later
We all know that much of a student’s educational experience is based on learning, but have you ever stopped to wonder how much revolves around human connections?
In truth, community has always been an important part of education. Human connections shape the student experience and provide networks that last long after graduation.
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The Power of Digital Communities During Social Distancing
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had many conversations with faculty and administrators and it’s no surprise that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is top of mind for all of them. In truth, this unexpected pandemic has caused many colleges and universities to recognize that they don’t have a comprehensive plan to keep classes going if campus closes for more than a few days. And while “going online” may sound like an easy solution, we all recognize that it’s actually an incredibly difficult transition for faculty, staff, and students.
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The Power and Potential of Student-Driven Engagement
A professor and an entrepreneur walk into a bar…
Not — in fact — the set up for a bad joke. But rather, the setup for an interesting debate a friend and I had over a beer a few weeks back. The topic? Student engagement.
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