Online Courses:
Personalization / Introduction
Definition
A brief personal introduction by the instructor to promote social interaction in the course.
Examples
- Instructor greeting for an online course
- Instructor discussing semester milestones
- Instructor explaining their professional experiences
Sample of Use in an Online Course
The following sample serves as a promotional tool for the Nursing Leadership course. The instructor, Susan Richie, focuses more on the areas that students will master in the course. Through this component, she has created interest in prospective students. The professor decided to have the video shot on location in front of a courthouse.

