Strategies and Tactics Stimulating Student Engagement on Blackboard

Strategies and Tactics Stimulating Student Engagement on Blackboard Based Courses Samuel Kohn Peter Harris New York Institute of Technology

Non-Traditional Students Delayed entrance or later return to higher education Attends part time Works full time Is considered financially independent Has dependents other than self Is a single parent Has a GED.

Challenge of Interaction

Three Dimensions of Engagement Intensity Breadth Consistency Conventional classroom discussions have limitations.

TRANSFORMATIVE PEDAGOGY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Creating a safe environment where students are required to identify and articulate a problem Promoting student engagement and participation Encouraging students to analyze solve and challenge Promoting Team Work Focusing on real-world problems Case studies Facilitating student implement action-oriented solutions Students leading online asynchronous discussions Peer Evaluations

Measurements 1. Interaction = measured by discussion/ participation 2. Critical thinking = measured by case studies papers problem solution and reflective essays 3. Comprehension of content = measured by online quizzes and exams 4. Synthesis = measured by papers.

Solutions Used in NYIT On-Line Courses 1. Self Study Quizzes posted online 2. Online Assignments Students posting on-line 3. Take Home Tests 4. Group Assignments 5. Group Presentations On-Line Group Leading Discussion Forum

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