Buidling engagement online is certainly every teacher’s and trainer’s dream. However, very few teacher preparation programs show us how to transfer our talents from a face-to-face classroom to the online context.

So how do we build truly engaging online classrooms?

The key to success is in understanding human psychology online and applying this knowledge in your online classroom.

Inroducting: BUILDING ENGAGEMENT ONLINE article series:

Everything you read in these articles is backed up by psychological research, distance learning research, and eye movement studies. I take complex concepts and convert them into simple, actionable insights that you can use right away in your classroom.

Sound interesting?

Then enjoy these articles:

Here I will give you a winning structure for collaborative activities online:

http://effectiveonlineteaching.org/2011/11/02/a-winning-structure-for-collaborative-activities-online/

Gamification has a potential to improve engagement in your online class:

http://effectiveonlineteaching.org/2011/10/18/all-work-and-no-play-makes-jack-a-dull-boy-or-how-gamification-improves-your-online-classroom/

Here are some strategies for increasing student engagement in your online classroom:

http://effectiveonlineteaching.org/2011/10/11/engaging-students-online-teaching-strategies/

Learn about the power of avatars for emotional connection with your students:

http://effectiveonlineteaching.org/2011/08/26/emotional-avatars-for-more-online-engagement/

Learn how to design discussion forum questions that increase student interaction:

http://effectiveonlineteaching.org/2011/12/07/how-to-design-discussion-forum-questions-that-promote-interaction/

 

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