Student Engagement and Success in Online Courses

Research StudiesCrampton, A., Ragusa, A., & Cavanagh, H. (2012). Relationship between academic performance and online resource access

Sistek-Chandler, C, Tolbert, D. & Amber, (2012.) Interactive Learning Taxonomy

Jaggars, S. S. & Xu, D. (2013). Predicting Online Student Outcomes From a Measure of Course Quality

Cynthia Sistek-Chandler, Ed DSchool of EducationMaster of Arts in Teaching with Educational Technology

Instructional Design & ResourcesCorrelation to Higher Grades1. Time-on-task2. Quality of Resources3. Ease of Use4. Active Styles of Learning5. Navigational Pathways6. User Interface

Crampton, A., Ragusa, A., & Cavanagh, H. (2012). Cross-discipline investigation of the relationship between academic performance and online resource access by distance education students. Research In Learning Technology, 20. doi:10.3402/rlt.v20i0.14430

Instructional Design and Interactive Learning Taxonomy

Knowledge ConstructionSelf-AnalysisIncreased Learner Engagement

The term, "interactive learning" is described as the decisive measure of engagement in an online or in an onground class. As a dynamic relationship between teacher and students, between students and resources, and among students, interactive learning encompasses all content areas and all dimensions of learning.

Student to Instructor Interaction Predictor

“frequent and effective student–instructor interaction creates an online environment that encourages students to commit themselves to the course and perform stronger academically.

Jaggars, S. S. & Xu, D. (2013). Predicting Online Student Outcomes From a Measure of Course Quality, Teachers College, Academic Commons, Columbia University, N.Y., NY.