With the growing shift to online learning, accounting educators face unique challenges in keeping students engaged, motivated, and actively participating in virtual courses. This session explores innovative teaching strategies, technology tools, and best practices that foster interactive and meaningful learning experiences. Attendees will gain insights into creating dynamic course content, leveraging discussion forums, incorporating real-world case studies, and using gamification techniques to enhance student engagement. Whether you’re new to online teaching or looking to refine your approach, this presentation will provide practical solutions to improve student success in the digital classroom.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify Key Challenges in Online Learning – Recognize common engagement barriers faced by accounting students in virtual environments and explore strategies to overcome them.
• Implement Interactive Teaching Strategies – Apply innovative teaching methods, including active learning techniques, real-world case studies, and problem-solving activities, to foster student participation and deeper learning.
• Leverage Technology Tools for Engagement – Explore and integrate digital tools such as discussion forums, video conferencing, collaborative platforms, and adaptive learning software to create dynamic online courses.
• Enhance Student Motivation Through Gamification – Understand the principles of gamification and apply techniques such as quizzes, leaderboards, and interactive challenges to boost student motivation and engagement.
• Assess Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes – Implement formative and summative assessment methods to measure student participation, comprehension, and overall success in an online setting.
• Apply Best Practices for Online Course Management – Optimize course structure, communication strategies, and student support mechanisms to create an inclusive and effective online learning experience.