Adding Some TEC-VARIETY

Abstract

We propose the TEC-VARIETY framework as a solution to the lack of meaningful engagement. It can shift learners from nearly comatose states to actively engaged ones. Adding Some TEC-VARIETY helps instructors focus on how to motivate online learners and increase learner retention. It also is a comprehensive, one-stop toolkit for online instructors to inspire learners and renew their own passion for teaching. Using 10 theoretically driven and proven motivational principles, TEC-VARIETY offers over 100 practical yet innovative ideas based on decades of author experience teaching in a variety of educational settings. In this book, you will discover: A wellspring of Web resources; 10 fully documented successful motivational principles; Hundreds of activities to motivate and engage online learners; Proven ideas on how to design interactive and collaborative courses; A realistic path toward meaningful and relevant online learning; Detailed risk, cost, and time guidelines for each activity; A thoroughly researched basis for each idea and activity; Hope (yes, real hope!) for engaging online learners.