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How do you all handle students who just won't engage?

Small talk gets the ball rolling.  Even if it's off topic, there's usually a convoluted way to steer the conversation to the topic at hand.  If not, at least it breaks the ice.

I usually have a "sit down" with all new students on a daily basis for the first 5 days of a new class. This allows us to get to know each other and this is when I reinforce the importance of participating in class and online as well.  I remind them that the discussion questions online are not only a graded assignment but also a great way to participate in class.

 

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