Keeping Us Engaged Online

Once again, Harrington centers the student voice with extraordinary care. This wonderful book pushes us to learn directly from our students’ experiences about which instructional strategies foster engagement (and why they do) in online teaching and learning environments. Educators across the disciplines, in diverse institution types, and with varied levels of online teaching experience will likely find encouragement to continue to refine their winning strategies and to implement some new approaches, too. Jonathan Iuzzini, Associate Vice President of Faculty Development & Learning Innovation, Howard Community College, USA Keeping Us Engaged offers a powerful exploration of online learning through the most critical lens possible—the students themselves. This book is a roadmap that transforms how we understand engagement, connection, and meaningful learning in the digital classroom. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and completely reimagine what's possible in online education through the most powerful lens of all: the student voice. Linda L. García, Executive Director, CCCSE Dr. Harrington’s pairing of evidence-based teaching strategies with authentic stories from students is something you will not find anywhere else. This book not only brings forth the student voice but provides practical takeaways that can be used in any course. I will be sure to return to this text for ideas and insights again and again! Bridget Arend, Associate Director of Teaching and Learning, Metropolitan State University of Denver, USA Online education is a viable and flexible option for diverse college students to achieve their dreams. This text offers strategies to guide faculty in prioritizing pedagogical approaches that cultivate connection, promote reflection, and empower students in online learning experiences. James K. Winfield, Associate Dean for FYE, General Education & Retention Strategies, Southern New Hampshire University, USA In Keeping Us Engaged Online, Harrington and her 50+ student co-authors have done a magnificent job of sharing engagement strategies specific to online learners. With important topics such as mental health and relationship rich education, it is a must read for faculty who want to create a much more enriching educational environment for all students. Chris Hakala, Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship and Professor of Psychology, Springfield College, USA Harrington has collected dozens of compelling, in-depth student reflections that reveal the significant, and often life-changing, role that instructors played in their success, serving to affirm the lasting impact of instructional choices, a compassionate mindset, and meaningful relationships. Patty Payette, Executive Director, Quality Enhancement Plan, University of Louisville, USA Through authentic student narratives, Keeping Us Engaged Online provides actionable insights into building connection, motivation, and meaningful interaction in digital classrooms. Carlos Morales, Founding President of TCC Connect Campus