Problems with student engagement

1. problems/challenges from learner's perspective

1.1. screencasts of presentations or forms

1.1.1. https://www.screencastify.com/

1.1.2. https://www.movavi.com/nl/screen-recorder/

1.1.3. https://www.canvid.com/

1.2. lack of participation

1.2.1. solutions

1.2.1.1. online discussion forums

1.2.1.1.1. https://padlet.com

1.2.1.1.2. https://wakelet.com

1.2.1.1.3. https://en.linoit.com/

1.2.1.2. capacity to participate anonymously

1.2.1.3. inlcude polling software

1.2.1.3.1. https://www.slido.com/

1.2.1.3.2. https://www.mentimeter.com/

1.2.1.3.3. https://www.polleverywhere.com/

1.2.1.3.4. https://www.socrative.com/

1.2.1.3.5. https://www.vevox.com/

1.2.1.4. introduce gamification tools

1.2.1.4.1. Kahoot

1.2.1.4.2. https://quizizz.com

1.2.1.4.3. quizlet

1.3. synchronous focus

1.3.1. solutions

1.3.1.1. online discussion forums (synchronous or asynchronous participation)

1.3.1.1.1. https://padlet.com/

1.3.1.1.2. https://wakelet.com/

1.3.1.1.3. https://en.linoit.com/

1.3.1.2. recorded lectures available

1.3.1.3. include interactive features (videos, infographics, podcasts, polls)

1.4. lack of awareness of VLE features

1.4.1. solutions

1.4.1.1. induction/GTYK task to introduce tools using screencasts

1.4.1.1.1. encourage students to make their own screencasts of different procedures/tools/steps on the VLE (could be first assignment)

1.4.1.2. quizzes on VLE navigation with prizes or badges

1.4.1.2.1. reward at end of week/term/year for most badges

1.4.1.3. assign student digital ambassadors

1.4.1.3.1. could change weekly, monthly or each term

1.4.1.4. visual/accessible resources

1.4.1.4.1. cheat sheets

1.4.1.4.2. infographics

1.4.1.4.3. resource hub

1.4.1.4.4. FAQs

2. problems/challenges from teacher's perspective

2.1. lack of training

2.1.1. solutions

2.1.1.1. in organizatoins/schools

2.1.1.2. as freelanceers adapting to temporary/limited access to resources

2.2. reluctance to engage with new tech/disrupt the status quo

2.2.1. solutions

2.2.1.1. microcredentials to boost/incentivize engagement

2.2.1.2. assign a point person within the organization

2.2.1.3. offer weekly self-study targets leading to quartlerly training/upskilling of staff

2.2.1.4. checklists and "can do" statements to track progress of learning new skill

2.3. lack of uniformity

2.3.1. solutions

2.3.1.1. in organizations/schools

2.3.1.2. as freelancers