Student engagement improvement

         While having a classroom be strictly over the screens it can cause students to lose motivation, but I provided five strategies that can be used to create a motivating classroom to encourage students to engage in the class and work. The first strategy would be creating an online forum for discussions, An online discussion space can be a great opportunity for everyone to participate, give their opinion, get to know the views of others. Secondly, having more group work. The group work allows students to talk and interact like they would in the in-person classroom and also gives students the chance to bounce thoughts off one another. Third, being present with your students. Although you can't see them doesn't mean you can't conduct one on one chats making sure each student is understanding material or if they may need extra help. Fourth, creating a class calendar/syllabus where students can see what's going on day by day and prepare. Lastly, being upfront and honest with students so they feel like they are going to a safe place and can ask for help when needed.  

        Becoming an online instructor it's important to remember to provide these strategies in your virtual classroom to maintain a group of students that are learning but actually engaged in the curriculum. With those five strategies it ensures that students are still interacting amongst one another, hearing peers ideas and sharing thoughts, feeling safe and open to talk to you as an instructor, and overall, not feeling dragged down while learning from home.