Building a sense of community often looks different in virtual environments. This list of virtual team builders, though intended for the workplace, can easily be adapted for engagement in an online dual-enrollment classroom.
Self-assessments prompt students to reflect on their confidence, effort, and strategies. By pausing to evaluate themselves, students strengthen self-management and a growth mindset while providing instructors with valuable insight into how students are experiencing the course.
Calendar look-aheads guide students to anticipate both academic and personal commitments. This strategy strengthens time management, reduces last-minute stress, and helps students make proactive adjustments in navigating dual-enrollment courses.
Individual check-ins create structured, personalized conversations between instructors and students to build relationships, provide feedback, and address challenges early. These meetings help students feel seen and supported while modeling the type of communication expected in college settings.
Team-building activities intentionally connect students with one another, helping them form supportive peer relationships that reduce isolation, build communication skills, and provide resources for navigating the challenges of dual enrollment.
Wilson College’s overview of the benefits, along with seven concrete examples of student self-assessment.
A concise set of practical tips to help college students manage time, stay organized, and balance responsibilities effectively.
This Grading for Growth post shares seven ways instructors can gather mid-semester feedback to clarify confusion and improve learning.
This Faculty Focus article shares six research-based check-in strategies instructors can use to build community, reduce stress, and strengthen students’ sense of belonging in college classrooms.
