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Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)

Building Community in a Virtual Learning Environment

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: M106/107
Session Type: Panel Discussion
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Abstract Description : In this interactive session, Dr. Ryan Fuller (Cobb Virtual Academy, Sarika Simpson (Edmentum), and Emily Kroutil (Georgia Virtual School) will share how their organizations approach building a schoolwide community in an online environment. Learn how to leverage digital tools and innovative approaches to create engaging, inclusive, and interactive learning experiences. Participants will gain practical insights into building strong relationships, enhancing collaboration, and promoting a supportive online learning environment, and will receive actionable techniques and ideas that can be immediately implemented to transform their virtual schools.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: community, relationships, online learning, belonging, collaboration

Learning Objectives:

  • understand the importance of building community in an online learning environment.
  • use strategies offered during the session to build community in their own schools.
  • implement practical techniques for collaboration and support in the online learning environment.