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Angelino, Lorraine M.; Natvig, Deborah – Journal of Educators Online, 2009
Engagement of the online learner is one approach to reduce attrition rates. Attrition rates for classes taught through distance education are 10-20% higher than classes taught in a face-to-face setting. This paper introduces a Model for Engagement and provides strategies to engage the online learner. The Model depicts various opportunities where…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Student Attrition, Academic Persistence, Learner Engagement
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Angelino, Lorraine M.; Williams, Frankie Keels; Natvig, Deborah – Journal of Educators Online, 2007
Attrition continues to be a major issue in higher education. Attrition rates for classes taught through distance education are 10-20% higher than classes taught in a face-to-face setting. Educators should engage students early and often, using different learning strategies customized to the class content and the students' pre-existing knowledge.…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Online Courses, Learning Strategies