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Publication Date: 2024
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Beyond Content Delivery: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Community Building in Fully Online Digital Spaces
Aneta Stolba; Ashley Hope; Jessie Branch; Prerana Manoj; Jessica Trinier; Atefeh Behboudi; Roland vanOostveen; Elizabeth Childs
International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, v21 Article 48 2024
The onset of the pandemic catalyzed a paradigm shift in educational methodologies, bringing various forms, such as hybrid, distance, and fully online models, into focus. The following study explores the affective domain in online learning, focusing on how emotions, facial expressions, and body language influence engagement and support community building in fully online learning environments. This research explores the role of emotional intelligence in Fully Online Learning Communities (FOLC) and examines the impact of positive and negative emotions on interpersonal engagement and participation. Findings indicate positive emotions to be closely linked to increased engagement and active participation. The study also highlights the importance of exploring body language in digital learning environments and addresses challenges posed by technological barriers in fully online learning spaces. Emotional intelligence is pivotal in online learning and community building, emphasizing the need to understand how to create emotionally supportive digital learning environments. Outcomes indicate a need for future research to focus on understanding the role of cultural dimensions in supporting learner agency and community building in the fully online learning context.
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Online Courses, Affective Behavior, Emotional Response, Nonverbal Communication, Communities of Practice, Computer Mediated Communication, Barriers, Cultural Influences, Learner Engagement, Personal Autonomy, Student Participation
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Language: English
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