Hi Josh,

“Available time to keep up on things” was my main issue, too. But, I was always unsure what “keep up on” meant? Few course actually outlined the amount of posts that were expected so I tended to overdo it and burned out.

Thanks for the “signal-to-noise ratio” phrase – a very useful term.

Welcome videos certainly help create a community, but like you said, it quickly fizzes out so must be maintained. Yet, online students tend to avoid synchronous sessions. Where’s the Goldilocks zone?

I’m so happy you brought up peer feedback! Has anyone reading this tried BB Learn’s Self and Peer Assessment? From what I have heard, it does increase community.

Thanks for your contribution.