In light of our focus on retention, we ask, Have you designed your online course to promote student retention? Factors contributing to attrition rates originate from a variety of sources, many that are beyond your control. However, as an instructor and course designer, you do have control over your course’s environment, which can influence students’ choice to remain enrolled. In the Ed Tech Du Jour episode below, Dr. Melissa Kaulbach and Dr. Heather Farmakis share nine strategies you can implement in your course to promote student retention.

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Watch the video and tell us how you create a learning environment that helps retain students. What strategies or advice can you offer other online instructors? Share with us in the comments section.