Is it possible for instructors to create authentic relationships with online learners?
In this video, Jordan O’Connell, Instructor and Instructional Designer at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC), shares how D2L Brightspace helps create meaningful connections with students in asynchronous, hybrid and online courses. From using Video Note to enhance engagement to meeting learners where they are, O’Connell explains how Brightspace supports authentic learning experiences.
Key Takeaways:
- How Brightspace enables flexible learning formats for today’s students
- Why tools like Video Note foster real interaction and deeper understanding
- The impact of speaking aloud on student comprehension and accountability
- Practical insights for faculty designing engaging online courses
“Video Note within Brightspace specifically has been just an incredible avenue to get to know online learners in a way I didn't before and it's unlocked all of this learning that simply didn't happen.” — Jordan O’Connell