Language & Online Learning: Inform, Inspire and Engage Virtual Learning Communities

Authors

Linda Foster, Walden UniversityFollow
Anita Neuer Colburn, Walden UniversityFollow
Cynthia Briggs, Walden UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

learning communities, online learners, counselor education, technology, engagement.

Subject Area

Counseling, Counselor Education, Mental Health Counseling

Abstract

Standards for technology-assisted teaching/learning have existed for nearly 20 years (ACES, 1999), and trends show that counselor education programs increasingly integrate technology into the delivery of instruction for students either through hybrid classes, fully online classes, or fully online programs. While many researchers have investigated various aspects of student engagement in online formats, counselor educators still lack consensus for best practices in the online classroom. Maximizing the effectiveness of online pedagogy will help improve overall learning, retention of students, and growth of online programs. We suggest the intentional use of appropriate, warm, inviting and supportive language to inform, inspire and engage online students. Creating this level of presence in the online classroom will help counselor educators provide high quality education in the online classroom.

Recommended Citation

Foster, L., Neuer Colburn, A., & Briggs, C. (2018). Language & Online Learning: Inform, Inspire and Engage Virtual Learning Communities. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 11(1). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol11/iss1/6