Increasing Engagement in Online Learning (Quick Reference Guide)

Educational technology and online instruction experts Stephanie Smith Budhai and Laura McLaughlin offer advice on how best to keep students engaged, participating and learning in a digital or hybrid space. They’ve packed this concise guide with practical information to invigorate your instruction:

• three initial planning steps
• suggestions for encouraging student participation in both asynchronous and synchronous learning environments
• ways to check for engagement and participation
• strategies to effectively navigate dual audience engagement.

The authors also include tips for family engagement, protecting students from zoom fatigue and breakout room participation. Whether the instruction is synchronous, asynchronous or dual audience, Increasing engagement in online learning will help F–12 teachers create a better experience for learners and teachers alike.