🚀 Quick Start Guide

Step 2: Why Belonging Matters

Test your knowledge about why belonging is critical for student success — especially in online learning. Select the best answer for each question to learn more.

Step 3: Assess Your Current Practices

Before making changes, let's identify what you're already doing well and where there's room for growth.

Belonging Self-Assessment:

• I practice proactive strategies for inclusion and accessibiliy, such as Universal Design for Learning Preparation
• I employ tools and technologies that align with values of trust and safety Preparation
• I consider the unspoken implications of the activities, pedagogies, and domain values of my discipline Preparation
• I use welcoming, inclusive language in my course materials Beginning
• I provide clear expectations and navigation support Beginning
• I invite students to co-create norms and rituals of engagement Beginning
• I use growth-centered language when giving feedback to students Maintenance
• I create opportunities for students to connect with each other Maintenance
• I check in on student progress and wellbeing regularly Maintenance
• I celebrate student accomplishments and contributions Aftercare
• I end courses in a way that supports ongoing connections Aftercare
• I provide takeaway materials that make students' growth visible Aftercare