Student Perceptions on the Importance of Engagement Strategies in the Online Learning Environment

• In Event: 44.062 - Learners' Engagement and Interactions in Online Learning

Abstract

Student engagement increases student satisfaction, enhances student motivation to learn, reduces the sense of isolation and improves student performance in online courses. This study examines student perception on engagement strategies in online courses using Moore’s interaction framework. One hundred and fifty five students completed a 38-item survey on learner-to-learner-instructor, and learner-to-content engagement strategies. Learner-to-instructor engagement strategies seemed to be most valued among the three categories. This study also analyzed age, gender, and online learning years of experience differences on their perception of engagement strategies. The results of the study have implications for online instructors, instructional designers, and administrators who wish to enhance engagement in the online courses.

Authors

• Florence Martin, Univ of North Carolina Charlotte

• Doris U. Bolliger, Old Dominion University