Online course development requires more than content expertise. Incorporating active learning techniques such as chunking activities and peer-review can positively influence student motivation and engagement. In this session, we will explore key components of active learning and examples of how it can be easily implemented within an online course. Participants will also gain insight into ways to build a more inclusive online environment that encourages student engagement using readily accessible technologies. This course will facilitate modules in which participants will explore instructional activities that can be implemented within an online course to promote active learning. Module content will provide relevance and examples of incorporating chunking activities such as concept maps, short videos, and discussions using Flipgrid. Participants will also gain strategies to integrate active learning activities into courses such as peer-review and self-reflection using Eduflow. Motivating students and building collaboration and community online can be challenging. In an environment where an increasing number of courses will need to be delivered either partially or fully online, student motivation and collaboration are imperative. Drawing inspiration from real-life examples, and simulated assignments, this short course will provide a framework of how two currently available programs (Eduflow and Flipgrid) can help to increase student motivation, engagement, and understanding.
- Teacher: Cindy McGuire