Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This teaching tip explores the use of Yellowdig, a social learning platform, as an effective tool for combating isolation and building community in asynchronous courses. By resembling familiar social media interfaces, Yellowdig fosters dynamic, organic conversations among students, encouraging them to engage with both the course content and their peers. This platform promotes note-sharing, collaboration, and the exchange of study tips, enhancing students’ learning experiences and helping them feel more connected. This tip outlines the implementation process, demonstrates the positive impact on student engagement, and discusses how Yellowdig can transform an online course into a supportive, interactive learning environment.
Source: NACTA Journal
Author: Julianne Treme
Institution: North Carolina State University
Language: English
Topic: Online and Blended Learning
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410765617