Summary

A lecture about education, exploring the concept of student engagement, particularly in the context of modern learning environments. Dr. Emil Ahangarzadeh argues that engagement, while often mistakenly conflated with focus, requires a deeper level of emotional involvement in the learning process. He suggests that engagement is a crucial but difficult element to measure, as it goes beyond simple participation or time on task. Dr. Ahangarzadeh encourages educators to thoughtfully define and understand engagement before addressing how technology can be leveraged to achieve it.

Original video: https://youtu.be/tbFuAuX79bI?si=wcxTje4E1JwV9yR4

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