This workshop helps instructional designers, faculty developers, and educators explore the role of belonging in course design. Use the materials below to host a session that sparks ideas, surfaces challenges, and invites action.
Workshop Overview
- Length: 45–60 minutes
- Format: In-person or virtual
- Audience: Instructional designers, faculty, staff
- Goals:
- Describe the importance of belonging in online learning
- Brainstorm institutional and personal strategies
- Commit to small, practical actions that build belonging
Suggested Agenda
60-Minute Flow:
🕒 0:00–0:10 — Welcome + What is Belonging?
🕒 0:10–0:20 — Overview of the 4 Key Moments for Belonging
🕒 0:20–0:40 — Group Brainstorm in-person or online with Padlet/Virtual Whiteboard
🕒 0:40–0:50 — Action Planning Tool activity
🕒 0:50–1:00 — Share-out + Next Steps