Pedagogy, Presence, and Motivation in Online Education

Online high school education is challenging, but this research-based and practitioner-focused text provides best practice techniques and analogies from brick-and-mortar education to help educators engage students and build a positive digital culture. It aims to increase learning, growth, and preparation for high school students' academic careers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2022
Publisher: IGI Global

Online high school education presents numerous challenges due to limited resources available to teachers. In most cases, educators resort to trial-and-error methods to navigate the complexities of teaching in the digital realm. This research-based and practitioner-focused text aims to provide valuable insights and best practices for online education. By drawing analogies from traditional brick-and-mortar education, it offers a conceptual framework that enhances understanding of how online education operates and facilitates effective engagement of students.

The book offers practical solutions for both online and hybrid educators. Its primary objective is to equip educators with the skills necessary to cultivate a positive online culture, promote healthy and inclusive communication, and effectively utilize the online classroom environment either in parallel with or as a standalone approach to face-to-face teaching. Engagement strategies will be explored, along with the implementation of multi-tiered systems of support to engage students effectively.

The ultimate goal is to enhance learning, promote growth, and prepare high school students for the next phase of their academic journey. By embracing the principles outlined in this text, educators can strive to create engaging and effective online learning environments that empower students and foster their academic success.

ISBN-13: 9781799880776