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Student Engagement
Learning science research and practical experience highlight the importance of interaction and engagement to successful learning. Active and collaborative learning environments are particularly effective for Net Generation learners. Games, simulations, group projects, and undergraduate research are among a number of models for interaction and engagement being explored.
Articles and Reports
- The entire issue of the EDUCAUSE Quarterly Magazine, Volume 32, Number 4, 2009 is devoted to student engagement.
- Engaging Students with Engaging Tools, EDUCAUSE Quarterly Magazine, Volume 32, Number 4, 2009
- Learning Space Design with an Inclusive Planning Process Promotes User Engagement,EDUCAUSE Quarterly Magazine, Volume 32, Number 4, 2009
- Assessing the Future: E-Portfolio Trends, Uses, and Options in Higher Education, ECAR Bulletin, February 2009.
- Assessment for Improvement: Tracking Student Engagement Over Time, Annual Results 2009, National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), November 2009
- ELI 7 Things You Should Know About...
- Next-Generation Presentation Tools, January 2010
- Google Wave, November 2009
- Live Question Tool, April 2009
- Alternate Reality Games, January 2009
- Ustream, October 2008
- Wii, July 2008
- Second Life, June 2008
- Digital Storytelling, January 2007
Podcasts, Presentations and Videos
- Continuous Improvement in Teaching and Learning: Open Learning Initiative (OLI) and Open Learning Net (OLnet), ELI Web Seminar, January 11, 2010
- Clickers and Peer Instruction: A Powerful Way to Improve Student Engagement and Learning, but Only If You Do It Right ELI Web Seminar, October 05, 2009
- GameQuest: Creating an Education Game Program for Higher Ed, presentation and podcast from the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, October 2008
- Digital Story Making: Understanding the Learner's Perspective, presentation and video from the ELI Annual Conference, January 2008
Updated January 2010
Library Items on this Topic
EDUCAUSE Library Items for Student Engagement and Interaction
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Game-Based Learning: Developing an Institutional Strategy
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August 9, 2012
Games have become a central component of our culture generally, and they have begun to assume a role in higher education, though typically only on a small scale. Several key trends will drive the…
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Cultivating Change in the Academy: 50+ Stories from the Digital Frontlines at the University of Minnesota in 2012
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July 9, 2012
Cultivating Change is an eBook designed to stimulate discussion about what’s possible as well as generate new vision and academic technology direction. It serves as a means for faculty, ins…
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Effective Faculty Development through Strategies for Engagement and Satisfaction
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September 5, 2012
Key Takeaways To address exponential growth in online learning , the University of Central Florida expanded its faculty development program, focusing on offering more effective an…
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Executive Summary: Student Mobile Computing Practices -- Lessons Learned from Qatar
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August 13, 2012
Eden Dahlstrom is a Senior Research Analyst at EDUCAUSE. Mobile computing is transforming information technology and the student learning environment in higher education. Inst…
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I'm Not Your Friend: Social Networking in University Classes
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July 18, 2012
Nicol Howard is Adjunct Faculty and a PhD Candidate at Chapman University. Key Takeaways What happens when an instructor implements social networking in undergradua…
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Signals: Using Academic Analytics to Promote Student Success
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July 18, 2012
Matthew D. Pistilli is a Research Scientist , Kimberly E. Arnold is an Educational Assessment Specialist, and Matthew D. Bethune is an Educational Tech…
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Yammer: Boost Engagement in Class, Committees, and the Campus Community
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November 7, 2012
Just as Facebook has transformed our personal lives, enterprise social networks are now transforming our professional lives. Learn how three institutions use Yammer to boost engagement among stud…
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Open Orchestra: A Hi-Fi Immersive Music Simulator
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November 8, 2012
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A session at the EDUCAUSE 2012 Annual Conference
Many students have limited opportunities to practice with an orchestra. Open Orchestra is an immersive simulation that allows students to practice with the full ensemble and have an expert conducto…
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Student Success at Scale: What Have We Learned from Applying Technology to Persistent Challenges? - Sponsored by IHD ServiceDesk
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November 7, 2012
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A session at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2012
Multiple efforts are under way to leverage technology to improve student success, including initiatives in online courseware, adaptive learning, social media, and learning analytics. What have we…
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Seminar 01A - Strategies to Engage Learners through Interactive Learning Activities with iPad (separate registration required)
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November 6, 2012
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A session at the EDUCAUSE 2012 Annual Conference
How do you enable learners to construct understanding and knowledge through self-paced and peer learning? How do you stimulate learners with engaging activities? We'll explore the pedagogical …
