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A Welcoming Tone: Tips to Build Rapport in Digital Spaces

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Initially, we want to establish tone in our digital communications much like we do in an in-person classroom at the beginning of the semester. But how do we infuse warmth in digital learning spaces through written communication ? If you use tone indicators frequently in classroom communications, consider providing a key.

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A Welcoming Tone: Tips to Build Rapport in Digital Spaces

Faculty Focus

Initially, we want to establish tone in our digital communications much like we do in an in-person classroom at the beginning of the semester. But how do we infuse warmth in digital learning spaces through written communication ? If you use tone indicators frequently in classroom communications, consider providing a key.

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Why We Need to Share Care, Appreciation, Kindness and Empathy (CAKE) in our Classrooms  

Faculty Focus

Care Through Acknowledging Students Strengths Explicit communication and constant reminders about your care for your students help them understand your intention that you care about them as humans. To implement the first piece of CAKE, care, we suggest an instructor take some time to implement this strategy. References Ausman, T.