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Strategy: Know Your Students

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Know Your Students

How do I do it?

This article outlines some of the ways you can use the reports in vUWS and other activities to help you develop an understanding of your students. Use the reports in vUWS to help you gain an understanding of the behavioural patterns of engagement with vUWS (this is very important during the beginning of the semester) and consider how you can develop a sense of belonging and community as you develop your learning environment over time.

Associated Learning Theories

  • Creating a Community of Inquiry through online discussions
  • Designing for belonging and social presence
  • Learning analytics
  • Online Engagement Framework
  • +2 more

It is important to have as much information about your students during the teaching period. Use the reports available through vUWS to help you know your students.


Tools and Technologies

Technology Learning Futures

GoSoapBox is an online student response system that allows students to interact with their instructors and peers before, during or after a teaching session.

Learning Activities

Brainstorm
Activity Learning Futures

Brainstorming is an effective way to encourage students to generate creative ideas and solutions to a specific issue in a safe and supportive environment.

Icebreaker activities
Activity Learning Futures

Initiate discussions and begin the process of building a community among students.

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