Reimagining Online Education for Teens: Building Motivation Through a Technology-Immersed Inquiry-Based Learning Design

• In Event: SICET- Engaging Learners (h)

Short Description

In the sudden shift from physical classrooms to online learning during the pandemic, many K-12 educators struggled to motivate students through virtual classrooms. This session describes an innovative participatory action research study in which teenagers led their own learning online by serving as participant-researchers. Teens were focused and engaged as they collaborated to design projects, gather data, and share findings. The interactive session will highlight factors and experiences that can build motivation in online education.

Authors

• Presenter: Debbie Cockerham, University of North Texas

• Presenter: Sharon Ndinda Ndolo, University of North Texas

• Presenter: Lin Lin, University on North Texas