Purdue Instructional Technology Certificates Hub (PITCH)

Engagement plays a vital role in the learning experience and greatly influences investment in the learning content. Learners that may be considered ‘unmotivated’ or ‘misbehaving’ could be disengaged learners whose needs are not being fulfilled, whether it is due to lack of knowledge, skills or whatever, you name it. Identifying how to keep learners engaged in a traditional classroom remains a common concern; however, these concerns may seem even more monumental in blended and online learning environments where educators are not physically present. Now more than ever, teachers must consider how to engage their students in online environments.