- Expectations for timely and regular feedback from the instructor are clearly stated (questions, email, assignments).
- Expectations for interaction are clearly stated (netiquette, grade weighting, models/examples, and timing and frequency of contributions).
- Learners have an opportunity to get to know the instructor.
- Course contains resources or activities intended to build a sense of class community, support open communication, and establish trust (at least one of the following – Icebreaker, Bulletin Board, Meet Your Classmates, Ask a Question discussion forums).
- Course offers opportunities for learner to learner interaction and constructive collaboration.
- Learners are encouraged to share resources and inject knowledge from diverse sources of information in their course interactions.
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