A conceptual framework to enhance student online learning and engagement in higher education
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Article Title | A conceptual framework to enhance student online learning and engagement in higher education |
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ERA Journal ID | 20348 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Brown, Alice (Author), Lawrence, Jill (Author), Basson, Marita (Author) and Redmond, Petrea (Author) |
Journal Title | Higher Education Research and Development |
Journal Citation | 41 (2), pp. 284-299 |
Number of Pages | 16 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Place of Publication | Milton Park, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0729-4360 |
1469-8366 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2020.1860912 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07294360.2020.1860912 |
Abstract | Student engagement is consistently identified as a key predictor of learner outcomes within the online learning environment. However, there is limited guidance about using proactive strategies to improve engagement for low and non-engaged students: for example by specifically employing course learning analytics (CLA) and nudging strategies in courses to assist these students. To explore how CLA and nudging can be used more effectively to engage students, the authors were informed by a 12-month research project, as well as by the theoretical perspectives presented by communication and critical literacies. These perspectives were applied to develop a conceptual framework which the authors designed to prioritise expectation management and engagement principles for both students and academics. The article explains the development of the framework as well as the elements and key communication strategies it embodies. The framework contributes to practice by explaining and justifying the accessible, time-efficient, student-focused approaches that can be integrated simply into each course’s online learning pedagogy to support both academics’ and students’ engagement. |
Keywords | higher education; engagement; conceptual framework; online learning; course learning analytics |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
390303. Higher education | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Education |
School of Humanities and Communication | |
School of Civil Engineering and Surveying | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q69yv/a-conceptual-framework-to-enhance-student-online-learning-and-engagement-in-higher-education
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