The effectiveness of innovative college teaching in online learning can be measured by learner engagement. Online learners in a master's degree program in education have expressed and shown an increase in learner engagement through the facilitation of innovative practices in addition to a synchronized weekly Skype session to apply innovative practices. These practices have proven to increase learner engagement and decrease completion time for doctoral study candidates. The two online programs will describe how the inclusion of innovation in online instructional strategies increases learner engagement. Solutions and recommendations for effective instructional strategies will also be reviewed in relation to facilitating learner engagement.

The chapter includes a summary of how American and international colleges define students' wellbeing. American colleges began using wellbeing within the practice of positive psychology. Now, colleges in the United States use the term health and wellness, which encompasses a multidimensional meaning including psychological, social, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. The international colleges primarily define wellbeing as subjective wellbeing, dependent upon the students' perceptions, culture, and social support. A few wellness assessments will be introduced. The remainder of the chapter discusses varying wellness programs conducted on today's American college campuses.

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A proactive and positive academic coaching model would better serve the individual students and the institution. Since retention issues are so relevant amongst college campuses, the coaching model serves as a climate and cultural transformation that focuses upon the transformational learning experience. Coaching stems from a variety of disciplines, such as organizational development, positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, communication, and transformational change. The principles developed from social constructivism, appreciate coaching, and solution-focused problem solving are applied to the Generation Z students helping them reach their fullest potential and dreams. Suggested effective strategies are reviewed to enhance instructional strategies. Based upon the Gen Z population and the coaching model, the coaching sessions and goals will guide the reader towards the application of teaching and learning.

The effectiveness of innovative college teaching in online learning can be measured by learner engagement. Online learners in a master's degree program in education have expressed and shown an increase in learner engagement through the facilitation of innovative practices in addition to a synchronized weekly Skype session to apply innovative practices. These practices have proven to increase learner engagement and decrease completion time for doctoral study candidates. The two online programs will describe how the inclusion of innovation in online instructional strategies increases learner engagement. Solutions and recommendations for effective instructional strategies will also be reviewed in relation to facilitating learner engagement.