Where the work is tested.
This is the work that holds up under scrutiny. Research grounded in real classrooms, focused on engagement, participation, and how students actually learn—not how we assume they do.
Built from real classrooms.
Every paper here comes from actual instructional challenges—online participation, student engagement, and how learning environments shape behavior.
The goal is not abstract theory. The goal is improving outcomes in environments where students struggle to stay engaged and instructors struggle to reach them.
- Online learning environments
- Student participation
- Instructor presence
- Engagement systems
Published research
The power of podcasting: Perspectives on pedagogy
Explores how podcasting shifts student engagement and accessibility, creating more flexible and participatory learning environments.
Instructor Participation and Class Size in Online Discussion
Examines how instructor involvement and class size directly impact student participation and discussion quality in online courses.
Beyond Facilitation: Inspiring Students in the Online English Classroom
Focuses on moving beyond passive instruction to actively engage students in digital learning environments.
Reporting plagiarism in the online classroom
Addresses how plagiarism is identified, reported, and managed in online academic environments.
Talking techne: Building active discussion forums
Breaks down techniques for creating active, meaningful discussion spaces in online classrooms.