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= Importance of Fostering Online School Communities = toc //Session 5: Friday, November 11 from 9:45 - 10:45am//
 * //Diane Elliott,Assistant Director of Education, Teacher Services,Laurel Springs School// **
 * //Joy Nehr,Laurel Springs School// **

**Session Information**

 * **Location:** White River Ballroom I //(Click Here to View the Session Map)//
 * **Track:** Professional Development
 * **Grade Level Focus:** 6-8|9-12
 * **Experience Level:** Level 101 - For beginners new to the field (0-1 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 301 - For advanced participants (5+ years of experience in K-12 Online Learning)
 * **Exhibitor:** No
 * **Requires Purchase of Product to Implement:** No

**Session Description**
//Parents, students, and teachers regularly voice concerns that consistent interaction is needed in online learning to ensure students do not become isolated. Additionally the school must support a connection to their learning community which may foster friendships and positive interactions. Presenters will describe how a school social network, online clubs, webcast classrooms, and regular student/teacher contact has helped to create a vibrant school community.//

Session Twitter Hashtag: // #vssWRIs5 //
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Presentation Materials and Contributions
For slides, please contact delliott@laurelsprings.com.