Tips for Introducing Yourself in an Online Course
One of the first assignments you're likely to encounter as an online student is introducing yourself. Here are some tips for making a great impression in your online course.
The Basics
If your instructors post their own introduction, mirroring the information they provide is a good place to start.
●Your name.
Your name will be visible on your post. but if there's a pronoun you prefer to be called, let others know.
●The degree you're pursuing.
Why did you choose this degree and what are your longterm goals?
The Details
You don't need to get more personal than you're comfortable with but providing some details can help instructors and students remember who you are.
●Where you're from.
Is there something interesting about your hometown?
●Hobbies.
Love reading? Mention your favorite authors or works. Your goals for the course.
If you choose the course because it corresponds with a career goal, bring it up! Your instructors may have additional resources that can help, and students with similar interests can connect to network.
The Format
●Use complete sentences and proper grammar.
●Break up your text.
Post and Connect
Make connections by posting meaningful responses to your classmates' introductions.
●Respond to classmates' posts.
Read posts carefully and respond to a detail that stands out to you.
●Give your classmates something to respond to.
Is there something you'd like to know about your classmates? Ask in your introduction so your classmates can respond.
