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Publication Date: 2024
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Engagement Experiences of the Adult Undergraduate Online: An Analysis of Actions, Attitudes, and Perceptions
Jeremy Schwehm; Chris Giroir
Journal of Educators Online, v21 n3 2024
The aim of this mixed-methods study was to explore the engagement experiences of undergraduate adult students (n = 77) in fully online courses. Results of the study revealed participants spent approximately half of their educational time per week on engagement activities. Participants in this study frequently interacted with peers in activities such as online discussion and group projects, but they did not value this engagement as much as getting to know and feeling connected to their faculty. The findings of this study highlight the importance of faculty, and specifically faculty involvement, to the engagement experiences of adult online students.
Descriptors: Adult Students, Undergraduate Study, Electronic Learning, Learner Engagement, Student Attitudes, Learning Activities, Time Management, Teacher Student Relationship, Preferences, Instructional Effectiveness, Interpersonal Relationship
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
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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