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The paper investigates the factors contributing to student engagement in online courses, finding that effective communication channels and active learning strategies significantly enhance engagement. Key Takeaways • A study of 186 students found no single activity guarantees higher engagement in online courses; instead, multiple communication channels are essential for engagement. • Strong student-instructor and student-student communication correlates with increased engagement. • Active learning and collaborative activities are vital components of successful online instruction. • Instructor presence and appropriate involvement in discussions are crucial for fostering engagement and reducing feelings of isolation among students. Dixson, M. D. (2010). Creating effective student engagement in online courses: What do students find engaging? Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 1-13. - Academia.edu

Faculty attitudes toward online teaching play a crucial role in the overall success of online education initiatives. Research indicates that teachers’ self-efficacy regarding web-based learning significantly influences their willingness to engage with online course development and teaching methods. Specifically, these attitudes are important predictors of how positively faculty approach integrating technology and online teaching practices into their courses, which in turn affects students' learning outcomes and engagement levels in the online environment. During the rapid transition to online education prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many faculty members faced challenges due to their lack of experience and confidence in teaching online. This led to a reliance on quick and often inadequate solutions, rather than effective research-based methods. Acceptance and commitment to online teaching from faculty can foster a more stable learning environment for students, allowing for better course design and implementation, which is essential for effective online learning. Moreover, some institutions that prioritized professional development for faculty were better prepared to offer quality online courses compared to those that did not actively support their faculty. This difference underscores the importance of faculty attitudes and support in achieving successful online education outcomes. https://bit.ly/3X2eseH

I love a book as a provocation for a lesson and this one is great! Explores some important themes of online safety and is suitable for a range of age groups 😊 Excited to use it in my next PL to show how it can link with digital technologies curriculum and integration.

My friend and former colleague @jrdingwall published a book chapter with Terry Greene: Considering Authoring Tools for Digital Learning. The book details: “How to Use Digital Learning with Confidence and Creativity is an accessible guide to key topics in the complex field of digital learning.”

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Teaching in a Digital Age: Third Edition: Guidelines for designing teaching and learning  The book examines the underlying principles that guide effective teaching in an age when all of us are using technology. https://ow.ly/fKPe50Q2muZ

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I so enjoyed writing this paper with Jill Willis. The important message for educators is that typical classroom assessment practices are 'fragmented' for students. This may help explain why teachers' intentions for things like learning goals, success criteria, and feedback aren't always generative learning experiences for students. Read the open access paper in Australian Educational Researcher, to find out how to create more coherent Assessment for Learning. https://lnkd.in/gp5XTA55