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Student Engagement
Student Engagement
Student engagement in a blended learning setting is essential for positive student outcome. It refers to the active participation, enthusiasm, and deep involvement of our students in their learning journey, both when students work independently and collaboratively. Student engagement is not only about using technology but also about employing effective pedagogical strategies that provides student voice and choice. Through a dynamic blend of in-person interactions and the meaningful use of technology, educators can create an environment where students are motivated to explore, question, and discover. Innovative techniques can be employed, such as interactive lessons that employ the 5E lesson design principles, gamification, and collaborative projects, to ensure that learning is not just a passive experience but an asset-based and culturally responsive experience for students. When students are engaged, they become curious, critical thinkers who take ownership of their learning.
Things to Consider:
Things to Consider:
Enhance student learner agency
Give students choice and voice
Allow students to co-design student learning experiences.
Begin with a needs assessment
The 5 E Model developed by Roger Bybee has proven to be a successful inquiry based practice (includes five phases: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate.)
Consider Universal Design for Learning Guidelines
UDL Guidelines (Cast.org)
Consider Social Justice and Culturally Responsive and Sustaining pedagogical
practices
Integrate collaborative experience
Project-based learning
Use a lesson design template like the 5E model templates:
The 5E Model Template by Hyperdocs.co (See other lesson design templates here too)
The 5E model Video (SBCSS Digital Learning Services)
The 5 E Model template and resources (SBCSS Digital Learnng Services)
Build in choice in how students learn and apply their learning.
Choiceboard Templates, research and resources - Wakelet (SBCSS Digital Learning Services)
Provide students with creative ways to present (SBCSS Digital Learning Services)
Ensure that technology is being used meaningfully.
If using station-rotation model - here is a station rotation template.
Use Generative AI like ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, Google Bard or Poe.com to provide assessment ideas. Many platforms can create the questions for you.
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