Title: 7 Ways to Increase Online Student Engagement | Schoology
Headings: 7 Ways to Increase Online Student Engagement
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Stasia Decker-Ahmed
7 Ways to Increase Online Student Engagement
1. Present Clear Objectives
2. Provide Interesting Introductory Activities
3. Increase Instructor Presence
4. Promote Appropriate Social Media Engagement
5. Build the Learning Community
6. Present Bite-Sized Instruction
7. Provide Timely and Effective Feedback
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Content: This is especially important if you're incorporating microlearning. Feedback should also include self-assessment. This gives students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning. You'll need to incorporate feedback into your learning management system. If your system doesn't provide a method for video or verbal feedback you may need to use a free online program. Some aspects of good feedback methods are the same whether you're in a traditional classroom or online. According to Florida Tech, successful feedback should be professional, focused on facts, and should offer solutions. For students to be as engaged as possible, effective strategies need to be put in place at the very beginning of each course. Following each of these steps will help you create a digital course that promotes increased online student engagement and long-term learning success. Do you have any tips to increase online student engagement?