John Scott on Coming Together when Learning at a Distance
BCNM alum John Scott recently wrote an article titled "Coming Together When Learning at a Distance" for the Blackboard Blog.
From the article:
Following a lineage of scholarship often traced back to Maslow’s “hierarchy of needs” theory, educational researchers and practitioners have long emphasized the importance of “belonging” to the student learning experience. An increased feeling of “belonging” and “community” have been demonstrated to improve student satisfaction, motivation, and achievement (cf Pilcher, 2016). Especially as learning has increasingly (and abruptly) migrated to online and distance learning contexts, a learning environment designed with accessibility, inclusivity, and community in mind can help students of diverse backgrounds feel a sense of belonging.
Read about Scott's insights on remote instruction and the rest of the article here!