Reflective Practice: Digging into EdTech Tools–The Application of Edpuzzle in Online Higher Education

In this article, three online full-time faculty members collectively reflect on their teaching practices and overall purpose, which is to proactively engage students, and set them on the path to long-term success. Faculty considered EdTech applications already in use within their Learning Management System (LMS), and how they could continue to expand the use of engagement strategies in classroom discussion forums to improve student understanding and performance. After ample discussion and planning, the EdTech tool, Edpuzzle, was selected to edit and enhance instructional videos. The resulting “One-Minute-To-Win-It” videos contributed to student motivation and engagement, while providing more online classroom personalization and increased functionality for students and faculty. Through the framework of John Dewey and the lens of the lived experiences of the contributing authors, this article introduces a creative strategy to promote student learning and to foster connection in a digital environment.