Scale Description

The Online Student Engagement Scale (OSE) is a tool designed to measure students’ engagement and participation in online courses. It assesses students’ interaction with course content, instructors, and peers, as well as their commitment and engagement that influence their academic performance.

Key Components

Student Engagement: Refers to students’ active participation in online course activities, including interaction with content, participation in discussions, and completion of assignments.

Dimensions

Academic Engagement: Participation in learning activities and use of available resources.
Social Engagement: Interaction with other students and participation in groups or discussions.
Emotional Engagement: Emotional commitment to the course and motivation to participate.

Data Analysis and Usage

The analysis of data from the Online Student Engagement Scale (OSE) includes:
Assessment of Engagement: Analysis of students’ levels of engagement across various dimensions of the online course.
Identification of Problems: Identification of areas where student engagement may be low or problematic, such as academic participation or social interaction.
Comparison and Analysis: Comparison of results with other data or previous evaluations to understand trends and changes in engagement.
Development of Strategies: Using the data to develop strategies to enhance student engagement, such as improving course activities or strengthening social interaction.

Purpose

The main objectives of the Online Student Engagement Scale (OSE) are:
Enhancing Engagement: Understanding the factors influencing student engagement and developing strategies to enhance participation.
Improving Learning Experience: Improving the overall learning experience by strengthening elements that promote academic and social engagement.
Increasing Performance: Enhancing academic performance through better understanding and management of student engagement.

Calibration

The calibration of the Online Student Engagement Scale (OSE) typically includes:
Likert Scales: Students assess their engagement across different aspects of the online course using rating scales (e.g., from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”).
Engagement Scores: Calculation of mean scores for each engagement dimension to estimate overall levels of participation.
Statistical Analysis: Analyzing the data to identify trends, differences, and areas needing improvement.

Bibliography

Kahu, E. R. (2013). Framing Student Engagement in Higher Education.
Fredricks, J. A., Blumenfeld, P. C., & Paris, A. H. (2004). School Engagement: Potential of the Concept, State of the Evidence.
Reeve, J. (2012). A Self-Determination Theory Perspective on Student Engagement.
Chen, P. D., & Jang, S. J. (2010). The Role of Student Engagement in Promoting Learning and Achievement: A Review of Literature.
Martin, A. J., & Rimm-Kaufman, S. E. (2015). Student Engagement and its Relationship with Motivation and Achievement: A Review of Literature.