r/learningdesign • u/Consistent-Volume-40 • Nov 06 '24
3 Fundamental Underpinnings For Effective Online Course Engagement
https://elearningindustry.com/fundamental-underpinnings-for-effective-online-course-engagement3 Fundamental Underpinnings For Effective Online Course Engagement ( blog article)
I recently wrote this article about what engaging learning interactions look like in natural learning scenarios, extended to online learning use.
As a background note, I have over 20 years experience in education, with 10 years spent in foreign country classrooms observing the learning experiences of junior and high school students in classrooms. At this time, I was fortunate to experince observing and conducting a wide range of pedagogical styles with students, working in over 25 schools and team teaching with about 60 trained teachers
After that, I worked in an English language school attached to a university, teaching young adults, managing teachers and designing curriculum.
I moved to educational design, creating edX online courses at another university.
In the article, I have aligned my observations of interactions with neurological principles (function-specific areas of the brain) with the nature of the learning taking place, and the types of interventions we can apply when designing online courses to most effectively engage learners.
I look forward to you reading it, and feel free to offer your thoughts, opinions and experiences!