Instructional Module Created in Moodle As part of the Seminar in Instructional Technology course, I collaborated with three other classmates within my school district to design an instructional module on Online Learner Engagement. This module was uploaded to Moodle, the Learning Management System in use at Coastal Carolina. As part of the assignments for this course, other classmates worked through modules created by their peers. We included elements such as learning outcomes, assigned articles to read, instructional videos which were created by our team and created by outside sources, and as a form of assessment, the option to complete a discussion forum post or Google Forms quiz was given. The module is include below.
ONLINE LEARNER ENGAGEMENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES 1) Understand best practices for learner engagement for online learning. 2) Define what it means for a student to be engaged. 3) Explain different levels of student engagement. 4) Explain 3 strategies for increasing student engagement. 5) Use a multimedia device/software to demonstrate knowledge of best practices for learner engagement for online learning.
II. LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT There are five different levels of engagement that can be observed when students are working online. The higher the level of engagement, the more true learning is taking place. In this module, we will take a closer look at each type and the effectiveness of learning that occurs. WATCH In the brief video below, the definition of online learning engagement will be discussed as well as five different levels of engagement. The five levels will be examined and examples of each type given.
III. STRATEGIES TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT As online learning has become more prevalent, the need for strategies to engage students has increased. While there is a lot of research based strategies to increase learning engagement within the traditional classroom, research has only just begun in the online classroom. Many colleges are offering complete degree programs through online classes as well as undergraduate classes that are completely online or offered as hybrid classes. K-12 education has also begun to embrace the use of online classes for students wishing to take classes not offered at their school as well as those that prefer a home-based education rather than a brick and mortar one. As more students continue to use online classes, more research into strategies will be available. The four different videos below demonstrate different types and strategies for engagement. WATCH In this video, it shows a general overview of types of learners that choose online learning, and it also gives strategies to improve learner engagement.
In this video, it shows eight lessons learned from teaching online. There are general overview of tips of how to improve teaching online. This video could assist instructors on any level.
In this video, it will explain seven strategies for best practices with online instruction. It will show ways to improve student engagement.
This video shows tips and strategies for online student engagement. It is aimed more for completely online courses similar to college classes.
DO (Choose One) Discussion: What do you see as the biggest obstacle to keeping students engaged during online classes? How would you propose to avoid this obstacle? Please give specific strategies that you would use. Your response should be limited to 100 - 150 words in length. Please respond to two of your classmates’ responses. Quiz: