Engaging Students Online: Designing Case-Based Online Courses

Abstract

Researchers and educators have investigated practical implications and effectiveness of variety of approaches to increase students' engagement in asynchronous online courses. One of the most effective approaches considers a case-study design where students engage in solving the real-world problems, allowing students to engage in collaborative learning with their peers. This presentation will overview design, development, and implementation of a case-based online course for students majoring in communication. The presenters will discuss how they designed activities for the case-based online course and share tips and recommendations for increasing online engagement.