Engagement in Distance Education Settings: A Trend Analysis

Year 2020, Volume: 21 Issue: 1, 101 - 120, 01.01.2020

Ayse Bagrıacık Yılmaz Phil Banyard

https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.690362

Cited By: 13

Abstract

This study examined studies focusing on student engagement in distance education using a trend analysis technique. 154 studies published in web of science database were included in the study. Analysis showed that there is an increasing effort to understand student engagement. Researchers are mostly focusing on instructional design and educational technology. More effort is needed in the area of distance education systems and theories. The findings offer support for Chickering and Gamson’s Seven Principles of Good Practice as important in promoting student engagement in distance education. However, six new components were added to these principles: media properties, student characteristics, teaching method, course/content design, innovative techniques, and instructor competencies.

Keywords

online education, student engagement, distance education, seven principles of good practice, systematic review

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