| Title: |
Strategies for Fostering Graduate Students' Engagement in Online Education |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Lori Rainchuso; Kirstie Eastwood; Shanti Freundlich; Christina Mullikin; Carolann Speranzo; David Lewis |
| Source: |
Journal of Educators Online. 2026 23(1). |
| Availability: |
Journal of Educators Online. Grand Canyon University, 23300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017. e-mail: CIRT@gcu.edu. Web site: https://www.thejeo.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
15 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Electronic Learning; Learner Engagement; Graduate Students; Teaching Experience; Teacher Attitudes; College Faculty; Foreign Countries; Educational Strategies |
| Geographic Terms: |
United States; Canada |
| ISSN: |
1547-500X |
| Abstract: |
This study explored online graduate faculty attitudes toward strategies for fostering student engagement and whether these were influenced by teaching experience. Using a descriptive, cross-sectional design, and a modified validated questionnaire (29 items), both quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted. Findings highlighted the importance of faculty-to-learner (e.g., announcements, course orientation) and faculty-to-content (e.g., diverse content formats, structured discussions) engagement. While student-led presentations and icebreaker discussions were highly valued, learner-to-learner engagement strategies showed less consistency. Teaching experience modestly influenced engagement strategies. Themes included Course Design and Delivery, Faculty-to-Learner Engagement, Faculty-to-Content Engagement, and Learner-to-Learner Engagement. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1499279 |
| Database: |
ERIC |