Category: Teaching with Technology

Engagement in Online Learning: Is It A “One-size-fits-all” Approach?

Online engagement

Student engagement is among the most discussed topics in online learning. Many instructors encounter difficulties in creating meaningful interactions and fostering active participation in virtual environments where physical presence is absent. So, how to engage students online?  Key Takeaways: Online engagement is crucial for meaningful learning Online engagement encompasses behavioral, cognitive, and emotional dimensions Online…

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What Skills Do I Need to Teach Online Successfully?

Instructors often assume that teaching online is equivalent to teaching in-person; however, research has demonstrated that online teaching requires a distinct set of skills (Baran et al., 2011). The failure to effectively teach online frequently stems from instructors employing the same teaching practices as in-person instruction (Kreber and Kanuka, 2006), even though online teaching represents…

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