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Strategies and Tactics Stimulating Student Engagement on Blackboard Based Courses. Samuel Kohn Peter Harris New York Institute of Technology. Non-Traditional Students. Delayed entrance or later return to higher education Attends part time Works full time
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Strategies and Tactics Stimulating Student Engagement on Blackboard Based Courses Samuel Kohn Peter Harris New York Institute of Technology
Non-Traditional Students Delayed entrance or later return to higher education Attends part time Works full time Is considered financially independent Has dependents other than self Is a single parent Has a GED.
Three Dimensions of Engagement Intensity Breadth Consistency Conventional classroom discussions have limitations.
TRANSFORMATIVEPEDAGOGY • Creating a safe environment where students are required to identify and articulate a problem • Promoting student engagement and participation • Encouraging students to analyze solve and challenge • Promoting Team Work • Focusing on real-world problems • Case studies • Facilitating student implement action-oriented solutions • Students leading online asynchronous discussions • Peer Evaluations
Measurements Interaction = measured by discussion/ participation Critical thinking = measured by case studies papers problem solution and reflective essays Comprehension of content = measured by online quizzes and exams Synthesis = measured by papers.
Solutions Used in NYIT On-Line Courses • Self Study Quizzes posted online • Online Assignments • Students posting on-line • Take Home Tests • Group Assignments • Group Presentations On-Line • Group Leading Discussion Forum
Screenshots Screenshots to be placed here from Blackboard Based Courses