Icebreakers and peer-to-peer support are just some of the ways to cultivate a friendly online learning environment where connections between students can flourish. While it’s important for instructors to build relationships with their students, rapport among students can be just as valuable, leading to increased classroom engagement and academic success. The following list aims to support teaching faculty to create a warm and communal online learning environment, reducing students’ feelings of isolation and increasing their motivation to learn.
