Publication Date

2022

Abstract

Faculty used various multimedia technology delivery methods within higher education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instructors were urged to be more agile when considering tools to promote student engagement within the forced, online environment. Video technology is a mainstay in both online and hybrid education as well as in the workforce. Flipgrid, an agile learning tool, promotes asynchronous class discussions to reinforce higher levels of thinking in Bloom’s taxonomy of learning. Data collected from three courses suggests that Flipgrid promotes student engagement in a learner-centered approach. Implications are suggested for online learning.

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Dr. Shirley O’Brien is a Foundation Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University. She is recognized for her expertise in online teaching and learning.

Dr. Steven Shisley is an instructional designer in the Office of e-Campus at Eastern Kentucky University. He has three advanced degrees and specializes in multimedia learning. He works with faculty to design online courses and improve online teaching

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Using Video Technology for Discussion Forums: Building an Engaged Online Community

Faculty used various multimedia technology delivery methods within higher education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instructors were urged to be more agile when considering tools to promote student engagement within the forced, online environment. Video technology is a mainstay in both online and hybrid education as well as in the workforce. Flipgrid, an agile learning tool, promotes asynchronous class discussions to reinforce higher levels of thinking in Bloom’s taxonomy of learning. Data collected from three courses suggests that Flipgrid promotes student engagement in a learner-centered approach. Implications are suggested for online learning.