Share Paper: Nudging, Not Shoving: Five effective strategies for motivation and success for online learners

  1. Terence Cavanaugh, University of North Florida, United States
  2. Nicholas Eastham, University of North Florida, United States
Tuesday, March 19 10:15-10:45 AM Wilshire A

Abstract: Because online courses have become a common format for delivery of instruction, faculty can act as behavior change agents to help students work and feeling more connected in online courses. Educators can create or provide activities that will help nudge or adjust students’ behavior to make them more successful in the course. This paper provides five researched activities and strategies that have been integrated into online classes to nudge students to be more successful. Strategies presented include the use of a phone conversation, daily emailing of a required text, course link placement, a map of student locations, and a weekly ...