Digital Learning Resources

Interaction & Engagement

Interaction & Engagement Strategies

Strategies For Optimizing Engagement 

Interaction and engagement opportunities are critical for delivering an optimal student experience. The following provide strategies for mitigating procrastination, enhancing online engagement, and employing active learning within the digital learning environment. Also included are associated resources such as crafting effective objectives/outcomes and establishing a semester prep checklist.

Interaction & Engagement Tools

Bookings

Lucid

Padlet

Padlet is a digital bulletin board where students can create and share digital content.

Perusall

Perusall is a platform allowing students and faculty to annotate readings with text, links, and embedded content.

Starting in Fall 2025, Perusall 1.3 is available to integrate into your Canvas course. Take advantage of enhanced Canvas integration and improved grading functionality by upgrading now. Perusall 1.1 and 1.3 will run concurrently through Fall 2025, with a required transition to 1.3 in Spring 2026.

Poll Everywhere

Poll Everywhere is powerful polling tool enabling you to infuse a higher level of engagement into your live Teams sessions and/or your Canvas course. It offers a variety of activities including word clouds, interactive images, standard surveys, and live game-based competitions.