MAIN POINT: In a recent study, 417 university students were asked about their digital abilities, confidence levels, loneliness, and sense of well-being. The results showed that digital confidence and connectedness are predictive of student success. In other words, the more confident and connected students feel, the better they fare mentally and academically.

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The Effect of Digital Confidence on Student Well-Being at Universities

There is research to support the use of weekly newsletters as a means of increasing student engagement in asynchronous online courses. In one study, Kebble (2017) found that students who received weekly newsletters from their instructors felt more connected to their classmates and more engaged with the course material. This study showed that students better sensed the learning community after receiving weekly newsletters.

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How Weekly Newsletters Can Improve Engagement in an Online Course