Creating a Warm, Inclusive Online Environment without a Magic Wand

Across the country, there are many classrooms with students from different nationalities, cultures, beliefs, and mindsets who may feel invisible to their instructors or peers. Now, many students are finding themselves in a new land – the online environment. Instructors have a golden opportunity to set the stage for success by creating a culturally diverse setting. When students feel safe in a positive, engaging environment, learning will flourish. This presentation will introduce 3 strategies instructors can use to create a culturally diverse online environment without a magic wand.