Dimension 3: Facilitation, Equity & Community Design Kit
How do we create genuine human connection, ensure equitable participation, and build lasting learning communities when some students are “here” and others are “there”? This dimension provides concrete strategies for the social-emotional aspects of hybrid learning.
Drawing on research about “presence” in online environments, studies documenting the critical role of facilitation in hybrid engagement, and evidence that social connectedness directly impacts learning outcomes (including Community of Inquiry framework, research on attention management challenges, and strategies for building relationships across modalities), these tools translate theory into practical strategies for fostering community.
What’s in this Dimension
Facilitation Strategy Cards
Facilitation techniques organized by color-coded categories to address common challenges when teaching simultaneously to on-site and remote students.
Explore Tool →Community Building Cards
Structured activities organized by course timeline phases to create unified community identity across physical and virtual participation modes.
Explore Tool →Making Hybrid Work for Everyone
Reference guide for inclusive hybrid teaching with a set of guidelines and suggestions, ensuring equitable participation for all learners regardless of location or abilities.
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