Options for Interactivity and Engagement
The Importance of Interactivity and Engagement The 21st century secondary education student craves digital interactivity and is not motivated by traditional methods of teaching and learning (Buentello-Montoya et al, 2021). Today’s students have grown up surrounded by technology from smartphones to virtual reality headsets. As educators we need to tap into the available resources and incorporate them into our teaching and learning strategies. According to Krishnashree et al (2021) laboratories in STEM programs are vital to student success that requires hands-on learning and experimentation to master content. As a result of these demands brought about by today’s learners and the need for real-life opportunities to learn, educators have a requirement to learn how to use the available resources and successfully implement them into their classrooms. Krishnashree et al (2021) states that interactivity and student engagement are critical components of the learning p...