Teachers Build Good Rapport With Their Students Online 5 Ways How
Of all the things needed for academic success, one of the most essential is for students to have a good rapport with their instructors.
This is particularly true in the digital classroom, where research has shown that students who have a good rapport with their teachers are more likely to stick with a class and get good grades.
As a community college instructor who has studied teachers’ perspectives on what it takes to establish a good rapport with students, I have observed five actions that I believe all educators should take to build better relationships in their online classes.
1. Work in real time
When students and teachers work together in real time through videoconferencing, it is easier to maintain engagement. Teachers can watch for sleepy or distracted students, and see whether st...