Putting community first: supporting (a)synchronous interaction and belonging in online learning

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https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi22.783

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online learning, belonging, community, academic success, Covid-19

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14-10-2021

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Garner, I. and Heggie, L. (2021) “Putting community first: supporting (a)synchronous interaction and belonging in online learning”, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (22). doi: 10.47408/jldhe.vi22.783.

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No. 22 (2021): Special Edition, Compendium of Innovative Practice: Learning Development in a Time of Disruption

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Fostering student engagement

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