1. Establishing and Maintaining the Human Connection in Online Education Elizabeth Curran Senior Student Services Coordinator Boston University Office of Distance Education James Frey Senior Instructional Designer Boston University Office of Distance Education Donna McLaughlin, M.S.W. Clinical Assistant Professor Boston University School of Social Work

2. Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Office of Distance Education Establishing and Maintaining the Human Connection in Online Education 2 3/8/2013 A Master of Social Work program requires robust student interaction and engagement. How do we achieve that in the online environment?

3. Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Office of Distance Education Establishing and Maintaining the Human Connection in Online Education 3 3/8/2013 Design rich learning experiences that incorporate such elements as:  Interviews with subject matter experts  Role-play interactions with specific educational goals  Live Classroom sessions containing:  Student-to-student role-play interactions  Peer presentations  Peer support groups  Instructor and/or facilitator interaction with the class

4. Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Office of Distance Education Establishing and Maintaining the Human Connection in Online Education 4 3/8/2013

5. Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Office of Distance Education Establishing and Maintaining the Human Connection in Online Education 5 11/26/2015 Course Evaluation Comments:  “Please continue to have students interact with each other, whether in a support group or doing small projects together. It really is such an important part of the learning process.”  “The peer support group was a feature I really enjoyed. It was helpful to see the role of a facilitator and also connect with peers.”

6. Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Office of Distance Education Establishing and Maintaining the Human Connection in Online Education 6 3/8/2013 Thank you very much!

7. Boston University Slideshow Title Goes Here Office of Distance Education Establishing and Maintaining the Human Connection in Online Education 7 11/26/2015 Questions?  Elizabeth Curran Boston University Office of Distance Education esomers@bu.edu esomers@bu.edu  James Frey Boston University Office of Distance Education jafrey@bu.edu jafrey@bu.edu  Donna McLaughlin Boston University School of Social Work dmmclaug@bu.edu dmmclaug@bu.edu