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Another study looking at the relationship between social media use and academic achievement/engagement. Interesting that here some activities are more likely to have a positive impact. Are these the kind of interactions we could encourage by embracing learners' connectedness and engagement with social media? ► Students who spent more time on Facebook scored lower on an engagement scale. ► There was no relationship between time spent on Facebook and time spent studying. ► Students who spent more time on Facebook spent more time in campus activities. ► In general, Facebook activities were more strongly predictive of engagement. ► Some Facebook activities were negative predictors, while others were positive.

A lighthearted look at how to re-engage bored students. Activity was introducing a wiki and a expectations are detailed.

Would "bored" describe accomplished full time working professionals doing a part time PG programme?

Highlights * We explore factors affecting students' engagement with Moodle and Facebook. * Students were not interested in using Moodle, yet active on Facebook. * We use Activity Theory as a lens for data interpretation. * Factors are categorized as technological, individual, and community levels.

Hello there, Thanks for sharing this Ivan - good one I hope I can effectively operationalize some ideas. Thanks Z

Interesting! As are a number of the papers suggested afterwards which I will bookmark too! As an aside you may be interested in the paper Cass Business School students present to the Moodle Research Conference last year: http://research.moodle.net/mod/data/view.php?d=7&rid=124 One point of interest I'm keen to follow is the possible rise in more student-led studies (at City?) - in this case, both surveying students and by students. I'm also interested in how we could look more at involving learners in the design process.

A recent review on factors influencing student engagement. Small technology focus, but of general interest to learning design

Explains the concept and application of Just In Time Teaching and how to engage students

Explains the concept and application of Just In Time Teaching and how to engage students

Explains the concept and application of Just In Time Teaching and how to engage students

This academic paper discusses strategies for encouraging first year undergraduate students to participate in online discussion. It looks at Salmon's five stage model to engage students and the responsibility that lecturers have to initiate purposeful activities that promote community development.

Thomas, it seems that there has been lot of thoughts on UG. Have you found any info on PG students as well?

Take 19 minutes to watch this. It is an inspirational video about different types of student, and how to teach in a way to engage them. Inspiring and useful.

Take 19 minutes to watch this inspiring video about types of student learners and how best to engage them with your teaching.

video: repository of short video clips about exciting science to appeal to the non-specialist. - A great resource to see effective videos if you want to make some. - Brilliant to show to students and engage them in science

video: repository of short video clips about exciting science to appeal to the non-specialist. - A great resource to see effective videos if you want to make some. - Brilliant to show to students and engage them in science

This web article published by Faculty Focus suggests that students are more willing to ask questions and interact with their fellow students in face to face settings if they have been offered the opportunity to engage through synchronous online tools. It then outlines reasons why these tools are beneficial for learning.

Now this was and is interesting. Thanks mr T

This web article looks at the question of how can we enable students to construct knowledge and demonstrate higher order thinking skills online? The authors provide a helpful critique of superficial attempts to build sustainable online communities for example where LMS's are used for the transmission of content in higher education and do not allow students to build knowledge or engage in higher order thinking.

This paper published by The Open University looks at how social presence can be used to engage students with online learning. It outlines the benefits and problems of online communication for learning and then looks at the pros and cons of different online communication tools.

Ratings on Moodle Forums - thought from TEAP and student feedback - use to allow non-verbal engagement with forum. Numerical rating possible at least - maybe can have a like, agree, disagree, good point etc rating? Adding more opportunity for the lurkers?

Annora, this is what I needed :) Thank you for sharing this resource about Moodle functionality.

A succinct introductory video on podcasting and its use in higher education, highlighting key benefits of student engagement and emphasizing the key realities of the steep learning curve

Well done and thank you! I plan to use this when thinking of my Project design.

This web resource created by University College Dublin offers guidance on designing or redesigning modules in ways that encourage students to engage in the curriculum and develop deep learning, critical thinking and research skills.

Thomas, thank you for your information. Very useful in identifying this if we need it. btw, why did you post the same comment twice :)

Coleman's idea is that higher education is an active pursuit -- a performing art. Her vision calls for lots of one-on-one interactions between professor and student, deep engagement with primary sources, highly individual majors, and the destruction of the traditional academic department. It's a lofty goal that takes plenty of hard work to keep on course.

When planning online event (webinar or class) engagement letter or invitation makes a difference. Why to shy of sending our students an invitation like this? I might include something along these lines in my Project as well. Watch this space.

This link is to a chapter from Volume 1 of "Research-Based Reform of University Physics" which presents the background, design, and impact of Peer Instruction that was popularized by Eric Mazur. Excellent resource for Science, especially Physics teachers.

This link is to a book chapter from Volume 1 of "Research-Based Reform of University Physics" which presents the background, design, and impact of Peer Instruction that was popularized by Eric Mazur. Excellent resource for Science, especially Physics teachers.