Connecting with Your Students Through Humor

A simple joke students can relate to often sets the stage for a fun learning experience. How can we bring humor into our online courses? It takes skill to be hilarious, but it’s worth a try and can create a sense of community among the instructor and students in the course. Regina and Keirsten cite three articles that confirm the effectiveness of a humorous teaching approach. Links can be found in the show notes.

Show Notes

1.    https://resilienteducator.com/instructional-design/using-humor-in-online-learning/

2.    https://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2009/10/100-hilarious-college-courses-that-really-exist/

3.    https://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/HMS_OTB_Spring10_Vol16_No2.pdf

 

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