6. Incorporates social aspects into the teaching and learning process, creating a community of learners (ITS 6)
• Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere (SREB C.3, Varvel VII.A)
• Creates a learning community that encourages collaboration and interaction, including student-teacher, student-student, and student-content (SREB D.2, Varvel VII.B, ITS 6.a)
• Sets and models clear expectations for appropriate behavior and proper interaction (SREB D.6, ITS 6.b)
• Creates a safe environment, managing conflict (Varvel VII.D, ITS 6.e)
• Communicates with students effectively and consistently (SREB D.1, ITS 1.g)