SXSW EDU 2021

10 Drivers of Student Engagement

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Whether learning occurs in brick-and-mortar schools or in virtual environments, student engagement drives an impressive array of student outcomes. Few would argue, however, that counting log-ins to devices, appearances on video/audio conferencing platforms or emailing worksheets constitutes valid and useful measures of genuine engagement in learning. While these approaches existed before COVID-19, the current pandemic has laid bare how poorly, if at all, we’ve been addressing student engagement.


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Takeaways

  1. Define student engagement and discuss what does engagement in remote settings look like? What does it mean in virtual classrooms?
  2. Learn what makes students want to engage and positive engagement approaches that address equity concerns.
  3. Gain an understanding of what we should do as educators (and even parents) to increase student engagement

Speakers

  • Eric Toshalis, Senior Director, Impact & Improvement, KnowledgeWorks

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Eric Toshalis, Senior Director, Impact & Improvement, KnowledgeWorks


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