Develop announcements to welcome, engage, and motivate students

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In this Listen, Watch, and Learn, you’ll explore effective approaches to crafting announcements that welcome, engage, and motivate students, with practical examples highlighting timing, tone, and strategies for keeping students informed and encouraged throughout the course.


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Develop Effective and Engaging Course Announcements 

Creating effective and engaging course announcements is a powerful way to stay connected with students, reinforce key course concepts, and enhance the overall learning experience. Announcements, whether posted in a Learning Management System (LMS) or sent by email, can help build your teaching presence, foster relationships, and encourage student engagement.

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Create Your Welcome Announcement 

Use this checklist to create a welcome announcement in which you introduce yourself, provide an overview of the course and prepare students to fully engage beginning with day one. Examples are provided for both face to face and online learning.

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