Introduction
Relevant interactive elements in the classroom draw students in and support them feeling like they are part of the learning environment and process. Awake the online classroom from passive to engaging where students are not simply observers of content, but interacting with it. There are no one-size-fits-all approaches. Evaluate what will make the most impact on your students and model UMUC core values, Students First and Innovation.
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What is student engagement?
Task
You will complete a Three-Step Quest under the Process Tab. You have the opportunity to discover relevant and valuable ways to increase student engagement and continue to enhance the student learning experience in your classroom.
Click the Process Tab when you are ready to begin the Quest.
Enjoy!
Process
Quest
Begin a plan to improve classroom engagement: Step 1
- Follow Making Student Engagement a Reality in Engage
- What two effective components will you add to your plan?
Review student engagement techniques: Step 2
- Next, review the Student Engagement Techniques blog in Engage. Think about the variables in student engagement and how you can develop an effective strategy.
Create a draft strategy/outline: Step 3
- Now you are able to use Step 1 and Step 2 to craft a foundation outline of at least two ways you can effectively increase classroom engagement. Consider classroom and subject matter relevancy, potential positive impact on students, and value on return.
Click the Conclusion Tab to finish the Quest.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this WebQuest. It is one example of many to engage students and interact in the online classroom.
Complete the WebQuest by 11:59 PM ET (12/5/17), to be entered to WIN snazzy rewards from Faculty Development! Please post a message of completion and share one takeaway from the quest via this Engage link. Please remember to include your full name in your post so we can find you if you win!