Engagement in Online Learning (Baylor University)Online learning has many advantages, such as quick access to material and convenience of taking classes at any location (Sun and Rueda, 2012; Simamora, 2020). But online learning presents challenges for student engagement, that is, the types and levels of effort students put into perform well and achieve their goals (Hu & Kuh, 2002; Richardson, Long & Foster, 2004). Students might lose the opportunities to interact, collaborate, and receive feedback from their instructors if they are not physically present in the classroom. But with thoughtful teaching practices, instructors can improve students’ engagement in online learning.
