5.9 Exploring RSI in Action: Examples from Our Online Faculty Mentors

Congratulations on completing the Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) module! Now that you can apply the principles and strategies for creating an engaging and supportive online learning environment, explore how these concepts are implemented in practice.

Our exceptional Online Faculty Mentors Links to an external site. have shared examples of their effective RSI practices:

Ingrid showcased examples from her ESL 1 course, including welcoming announcements, weekly updates and reminders, and quizzes that encourage participation in synchronous and asynchronous activities. She also mentioned discussing schedules, holidays, due dates, and homework during live meetings.

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Aileen shared strategies including posting contact information and response times, using Pronto for reminders and announcements, incorporating group projects, creating Q&A lounges, providing audio/video feedback, and utilizing Flipgrid, Padlet, Mentimeter, and Zoom polls for engagement and feedback.

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Cara emphasized welcoming messages, weekly communications, and collaborative discussions. She provided examples of creative writing, interpretation, and image analysis activities. Additionally, Cara highlighted one-to-one interaction through audio/video feedback and targeted messaging. Cara also developed the "MOST Toolkit," which includes a page on "B2 - Regular & Effective Contact" aligned with the CVC-OEI Rubric. This resource offers practical guidance and informative YouTube videos on sending weekly announcements, providing individualized feedback, and utilizing Pronto for group messaging. We highly recommend you review this resource: B2 - Regular & Effective Contact Links to an external site.

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Review these examples and consider how you can adapt and implement similar practices in your online courses to create a more engaging and supportive learning experience. Use these examples as a starting point for incorporating RSI principles into your course design and delivery.

We appreciate Aileen, Cara, and Ingrid for their valuable contributions and dedication to student success in online education.