Engagement Utilizing Tech Tools in an Online Environment
I have often used tech tools as a motivator to engage students in discussions and creating products that have students defending a position or striving to prove their case or point. I have done this with even students in traditional classrooms as this works well with the new Common Core Standards where students are expected to utilize content and reference content in their writing.
I am interested in some of the ways that other instructors have used tech tools in a virtual environment to create student engagement and have students create authentic literacy based products.
Jeanette,
How do you "encourage" students to attend the sessions? Do you have it at different times to work with different time differences?
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
For my class I am constantly trying to get students to attend the weekly webex. For me this provides us the best opportunity to discuss assignments and for students to defend their points of view.
Dennis,
Don't forget the power of the smartphone. Students can come up with creative ways to explain content and to upload it for all to see. There is power in the tools they have in their hands.
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
