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Strategies and Tactics Stimulating Student
Engagement on Blackboard Based Courses
Samuel KohnPeter Harris
New York Institute of Technology
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.
Non-Traditional Students
Intensity Breadth Consistency
Conventional classroom discussions have limitations.
Three Dimensions of Engagement
1. Creating a safe environment where students are required to identify and articulate a problem
2. Promoting student engagement and participation3. Encouraging students to analyze solve and challenge
Promoting Team Work 4. Focusing on real-world problems
Case studies5. Facilitating student implement action-oriented
solutions 6. Students leading online asynchronous discussions
Peer Evaluations
TRANSFORMATIVEPEDAGOGY
1. Interaction = measured by discussion/ participation
2. Critical thinking = measured by case studies papers problem solution and reflective essays
3. Comprehension of content = measured by online quizzes and exams
4. Synthesis = measured by papers.
Measurements
1. Self Study Quizzes posted online2. Online Assignments
Students posting on-line3. Take Home Tests4. Group Assignments5. Group Presentations On-Line
Group Leading Discussion Forum
Solutions Used in NYIT On-Line Courses