Strategies and Tactics Stimulating Student Engagement on Blackboard Based Courses Samuel Kohn Peter Harris New York Institute of Technology
Delayed entrance or later return to higher education Attends part time Works full time Is considered financially independent Has dependents other than self Is a single parent Has a GED. Non-Traditional Students
Challenge of Interaction
Intensity Breadth Consistency Conventional classroom discussions have limitations. Three Dimensions of Engagement
1.Creating a safe environment where students are required to identify and articulate a problem 2.Promoting student engagement and participation 3.Encouraging students to analyze solve and challenge Promoting Team Work 4.Focusing on real-world problems Case studies 5.Facilitating student implement action-oriented solutions 6.Students leading online asynchronous discussions Peer Evaluations TRANSFORMATIVE PEDAGOGY
1.Interaction = measured by discussion/ participation 2.Critical thinking = measured by case studies papers problem solution and reflective essays 3.Comprehension of content = measured by online quizzes and exams 4.Synthesis = measured by papers. Measurements
1.Self Study Quizzes posted online 2.Online Assignments Students posting on-line 3.Take Home Tests 4.Group Assignments 5.Group Presentations On-Line Group Leading Discussion Forum Solutions Used in NYIT On-Line Courses
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