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Engagement That Clicks: Motivation Strategies That Work Online

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Session description

Discover what truly drives engagement in online learning. This session explores why students lose motivation and how purposeful design can build confidence, connection, and persistence. Participants will learn practical strategies to help learners take ownership, sustain effort, and find success in digital spaces.

Outline

0:00–0:03: Introduction

0:03–0:10: Explore three common barriers to disengagement online (self-efficacy, value, belonging). Audience poll

0:10–0:12: What is self-efficacy online and why is it critical?

0:12–0:20: Building Confidence Through Structure and Feedback

0:20–0:27: Share strategies for social and cognitive presence.

0:27–0:30: Summarize three common barriers to engagement online and main takeaways for addressing these barriers.

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Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to identify key factors that influence student motivation in online environments, apply research-based strategies that build curiosity and confidence, and design learning experiences that foster meaningful engagement.

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Supporting research

(An Even More) Perfect Blend by Michele Guyer
Small Teaching Online: Applying Learning Science in Online Classes by Flower Darby with James M. Lang
Online Teaching at Its Best: Merging Instructional Design with Teaching and Learning Research by Linda B. Nilson and Ludwika A. Goodson
Humanizing Distance Learning: Centering Equity and Humanity in Times of Crisis by Paul Emerich France
Connecting with Students Online: Strategies for Remote Teaching and Learning by Jennifer Serravallo

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Presenters

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Principal
MSD of Warren Township
ISTE & ASCD Book Author

Session specifications

Topic:

Virtual and Blended Learning, Differentiated Instruction

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Mac, PC, Chromebook
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

ISTE Standards:

For Educators: Learner, Designer, Facilitator

Transformational Learning Principles:

Spark Curiosity