(391) DIGITAL WHITEBOARDS: A TECHNOLOGY TO FOSTER STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

摘要

This qualitative study explored the role that technology plays in promoting student engagement. In the evolving space of online education in Social Work, it is imperative that educators find effective strategies to promote student engagement. Digital whiteboards have become a popular and unique tool to gather data, share information and promote interactive discussion and dialogue. This study: 1) described the application of a digital whiteboard to an assignment, 2) identified lessons learned about the application of new technology in the virtual classroom, 3) provided a thematic qualitative analysis of findings from a group of graduate students regarding the impact technology had on their learning and their sense of engagement.