Setting Expectations

1. Set clear and explicit expectations for your course for both performance and interaction.

This is especially important in the online environment, where there are fewer verbal or behavioral cues than in face-to-face courses.

In online courses, there are fewer cues from both students and instructors about expectations, making it essential to clearly state expectations for performance and interaction.

When moving online unexpectedly, explicit expectation-setting can help calm some of your students’ anxieties, and set the stage for clear communication and the way the remainder of the semester will go.

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Course Expectations: Why You Need Them and How to Communicate Them

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