Luma Connections #6: Use Photos to Connect Learners
Collaboration and connection are important for our social-emotional well-being. Importantly, Luma has conducted research and published the benefits for creating learning communities remotely. This year, Luma will provide specific strategies you can implement to connect learners remotely. We are calling these strategies our Luma Connections.
Teaching Strategy: Photo Engagement
Teaching Tool: Discussion Board
This is an online tool that allows learners to interact with each other to explore a topic and to discuss key concepts and concerts, share experiences, interact with each other, and to ask questions. Interactions are not in real-time and can be mentor-learner and learner-to-learner.

Use photos to connect learners across a longer period of time.
It is important for learners to get to know each other in a learning community. Photos can help connect learners. Consider having a pet discussion board or a monthly photo opt discussion board.
