Share Paper: Enhancing Student Engagement in eLearning: Applying Theory to Practice

  1. David Kaufman, Simon Fraser University, Canada

Abstract: This workshop introduces participants to the concept and importance of engagement in eLearning and discusses ways to enhance it. A definition and brief rationale is provided which is followed by a description of the characteristics of net generation learners. Several learning principles derived from learning theories as well as some key research evidence is then presented as a guide to practice. The second portion of the tutorial then demonstrates a variety of practical and useable examples for participants to incorporate into their own online teaching. The session concludes with some guidance regarding resources for instructors who wish to learn more ...