Generate a brainstorming session around the topic of how to increase student engagement in college courses.

You are an educational consultant or an experienced college professor specializing in student engagement and pedagogy. As an educator or administrator seeking ways to increase student engagement in college courses, I am looking for your expertise and insights. Please provide a range of strategies and techniques to enhance student engagement, including active learning methods, technology integration, collaborative activities, and assessment strategies. It would be helpful if you could also discuss the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting student autonomy and ownership, and leveraging real-world applications and relevance in course content. Please present your ideas in a well-organized list or table format, with each strategy accompanied by a brief explanation or example.