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A Welcoming Tone: Tips to Build Rapport in Digital Spaces

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As English professors and educational developers, we think this question is essential when creating a sense of belonging for all students. And lastly, we should also consider the assumptions we hold about our student audiences—their grade level, motivations, abilities, goals, backgrounds, and more. References: Bogost, I.

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

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Higher loneliness may motivate students to reach out to others more empathically. We would like to motivate you to explore variations of these practices, discover stories of empathy that inspire you to tailor to your instructional needs. References Ausman, T.

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A Welcoming Tone: Tips to Build Rapport in Digital Spaces

Faculty Focus

As English professors and educational developers, we think this question is essential when creating a sense of belonging for all students. And lastly, we should also consider the assumptions we hold about our student audiences—their grade level, motivations, abilities, goals, backgrounds, and more. References: Bogost, I.

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