Six Ways to Increase Student Engagement In-person and Virtually (REL Mid-Atlantic)

Teachers today want to know how to keep kids motivated to learn in person or online. Together with the New Jersey Department of Education, REL Mid-Atlantic identified six promising ways to increase student engagement in person and virtually:
1. Keep instructional delivery focused.
2. Make technology easier to use.
3. Invest in teacher success.
4. Keep families in the loop.
5. Facilitate virtual extracurricular activities.
6. Make time and space for social and emotional learning.
IES Disclaimer: This video was prepared under Contract ED-IES-17-C-0006 by Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic, administered by Mathematica. The content does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of IES or the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Keywords: Regional Education Laboratory; Mid-Atlantic region; Education; COVID-19; student engagement, remote learning, in-person learning, virtual learning