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We think we know what student engagement looks like…
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What does it look like online?
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There is no universally accepted definition of what comprises engagement (Beer et al.
2010).
What leads to real student engagement?• A matter of motivation• Engaged students are often
characterized as being motivated
• What motivates students?• Extrinsic – Grades, instructor approval• Intrinsic – Desire to learn, interest
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Interest is active. We take interest.~ Dewey 1913, “Interest and Effort in Education”
“Interest is a powerful motivator.”
“If we can supply an environment of materials, appliances, and resources — physical, social, and intellectual — to direct their adequate operation, we shall not have to think about interest. It will take care of itself.”
~ Dewey 1913 By Underwood & Underwood [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Resources(give control)
Interest(taking)
Ownership(acquired)
Empowerment (freedom)
Motivation (catalyst)
Engagement (action)
“Materials, appliances and resources – physical, social, and intellectual…”
Let students choose/control…1. the topic2. the route3. the materials and resources4. the format for their products5. their audience
from John Spencer’s “Getting started with student choice” http://www.spencerauthor.com/2016/09/getting-started-with-student-choice.html
“If you are open to making some changes (small or large), to giving up some control to your students, we have very talented OAI staff who can help with those changes to enhance student engagement in your online course.”
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