EngagementHow do I keep students engaged online?

When you are setting up discussions, give real thought to the questions. Communication is absolutely critical, so questions have to be ones that will get thorough responses. - Steve Dunn (University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh)

Engagement: how do I keep students engaged online?

Communication between students and the instructor is key to maintaining student engagement. As you instruct in an online course, the communication strategies and course design are the main factors that impact student engagement and success. Making your presentations interactive, linking course content with real-world practice, designing assignments to meet students’ needs, and creating a positive peer learning environment can all be very helpful in keeping students engaged and actively learning in your online course.

Objectives:

  • Identify instructional strategies that keep students engaged.
  • Practice efficient communication strategies to keep students engaged.
  • Design engaging online instruction and learning activities.

Tip Sheet

LISTEN TO THEIR EXPERIENCES

Brenda Tyczkowski Professional Program in Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Nancy Rivenburgh Department of Communication
University of Washington
Matt Sparke Professor of Geography & Int'l Studies
University of Washington
Steven C. Dunn Professor of Sustainability
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Russell Roberson HIMT Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Sarah Eichhorn Department of Mathematics
UC Irvine
Louis DeSipio School of Social Sciences
UC Irvine
Joanne Christopherson School of Social Sciences
UC Irvine
Michael Dennin Department of Physics & Astronomy
UC Irvine
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES