Whilst AcDev can offer constructive guidance to aid engagement, the most immediate thing you can do is talk to your students and ask them what is influencing levels of engagement.

Look at the stats dashboard in Moodle to track and monitor progress and to identify what activities students are finding useful and use that as a basis for engagement / re-engagement.

Create a safe and collegiate space where students feel that they can re-engage and think about their journey to re-engagement. Think about how students might be feeling at the moment (stressed / isolated / uncomfortable / overwhelmed / embarrassed) and how this might be influencing their ability to engage.

Re-engagement won't happen immediately so focus on a step-by-step, incremental approach.

If students are lost and dis-engaged, ensure the students have a clear map to guide their journey back to re-engagement. The provision of simple self-assessment checklists can help students judge their own progression and identify areas where they are struggling or getting left behind which allows them and you to target specific interventions.

As lecturer you are the fundamental part of the student experience so make sure you are visible and accessible to your students. You need to establish a strong and consistent online presence to motivate students and ensure they feel cared for.

Be clear! Make sure that students know how they can get hold of you or get your attention quickly. Students are often self-conscious about asking for help - so make it easy for them to do so!

It is easier to keep a learner engaged rather than re-engage - so ensure that you are being engaging from the start! Be creative and develop your own pedagogic blend that facilitates student engagement. Pro-actively involve students so they have a sense of ownership and empowerment in the process.