11092

11092

General Session - Conference Presentation Only (no formal paper)

Taking it Digital: Online Engaged Learning Activities in the U.S. History Survey
Susan Neel, Utah State University-College of Eastern Utah, Price, UT, USA, susan.neel@ceu.edu

All degree-seeking students in Utah, whether enrolled in 2-year or 4-year institutions, must complete a legislatively mandated 3 credit hour "American Institutions" requirement. Throughout the state, the majority of students fulfill this requirement by taking a one-semester history course called American Civilization (HIST 1700). Because HIST 1700 is a "gateway" course, much like college math and English composition, teaching it at an open enrollment community college presents special challenges. Instructional technology has proved an effective tool in meeting this challenge. This paper examines the design and implementation of online active learning projects used in a face-to-face classroom setting to enhance student engagement and success in HIST 1700.

All Audiences online engaged learning