Regular Substantive Interaction

Student Engagement

RSI is Student Engagement

Can you show proof that your online course meets Department of Education RSI standards?

 

Learning Objectives

  • By the end of the training session, Instructors will be able to explain the RSI (Regular and Substantive Interaction) requirements for online instruction as outlined by the U.S. Department of Education, and accurately identify at least three specific criteria in a short quiz.
  • List two types of activities instructors can use to engage students that meet RSI requirements for online courses.
  • By the end of the lesson, instructors will be able to accurately define student engagement in their own words and provide two examples of student engagement behaviors.
  • Name two reasons why student engagement benefits student learning.
  • List one reason why students must understand their role in an online course.