eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

In addition, gamification can improve student skills such as active learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. It will also disable or freeze devices after repeated attempts at access. Better Access Control Devices should also have restricted access outside class hours.

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Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

That has sparked a burst of activity by teachers at schools and colleges to change their assignments to make them harder to game with this new tech — and hopefully more human in the process. Some of those instructors are using tools that attempt to detect text written by bots, such as GPTZero and a new tool by Turnitin.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

Instead, students learn from an all-in-one multimedia machine that features full interactivity. Academic studies confirm that interactivity and active learning can greatly enhance student engagement in the classroom. What’s more, both teachers and students seem to enjoy learning better when they use interactive whiteboards.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

School administrators should be continually on the lookout for emerging technologies that can increase student engagement, retain knowledge, and make learning more accessible. Today, teachers and students have complete access to smartphones, tablets, or laptops in all classes.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024). Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For starters, the space is dedicated to “active learning,” a term that often refers to teaching styles that go beyond a one-way lecture format. To find out what that really looks like—and more importantly, if it works—the campus is also conducting a major study over the next year to assess active learning in the new building.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2016

On the most basic level, flipped learning occurs when instructors make use of video lectures outside the class in order to bring what was being done in the homework space back into the classroom. When students have anytime, anywhere access to content, learning can take place beyond the classroom and become truly personalized.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This included upgrading the country’s network infrastructure to improve access to the internet in schools. Cost and ease of use won’t matter much if students and instructors won’t be bothered to learn how to use a device. Interactive whiteboards also encourage active learning. Which benefits should you look for?

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

Every new version of Microsoft PowerPoint allowed instructors to embed more and more media and wow students with visually appealing graphics. And improved access to devices and high-speed Wi-Fi means that traditional classrooms lectures need not be limited to the physical classroom space. Provide opportunities for students to reflect.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

Faculty assign homework to expose students to a new concept before they arrive to class, and use class time to ask questions and do more-active learning. They come primed to discuss those things and learn in classroom,” says Barba. “We times more likely to fail compared to their peers in active-learning classes.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” I’d send instructors off into virtual classrooms, practically on their own, with little or no support. Sink or swim. All you need is your imagination.”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2020

That, Avida says, gives his tool a leg up in terms of being more accessible to a wider audience. As its name suggests, Engageli aims to foster social interactions among students and instructors. The platform lets instructors choose how they assign students to specific tables.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods. This comprises the NCCSTS collection, which you can access online for free. It is primarily designed for business school instructors.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

but the ability for me to read their faces and read their body language, all of those kinds of things that a good instructor is doing, doesn't work as well on Zoom. In the mathematics department, we're very committed to active learning. We basically start with active learning and work our way backward from there.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

To support their professional growth, teachers will also have continued access to the AI Coach platform , which enables them to watch and reflect on videos of their classroom instruction, set professional goals, and receive personalized observation tips, coaching, and resources from a virtual, computerized AI coach.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

What do you think is important for an instructor to do when using classroom response systems (polling software or clickers)? Studies have suggested that these tools, which allow students to respond in real time to questions provided by an instructor, can improve student learning. Select all that apply. What’s the consequence?

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Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

The effectiveness of online learning heavily depends on the level of interaction between instructors and students within virtual classrooms. When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

This technology captures whatever is going on in the classroom and turns it into easily searchable and referenceable video content that students can access anywhere, anytime, on all their devices—which is one piece of the puzzle. Instead of hearing only from the same six students, instructors get feedback from many more.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semesters expectations, assignments, and deadlines. What if there were more effective ways to get students to not only read it, but to actively engage with it? The syllabus as a tool for learner-centered learning.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Zheng (2022) defines a microlecture as “a short video, usually produced by the instructor, that explains a single key concept or a specific skill.” Second, microlectures are personal (that is, they convey a sense of “instructor presence”). a reflection, quiz, writing exercise, or note taking activity). Enter microlectures.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

For any task that feels impossible, adding pieces of social engagement and active learning can be a significant variable toward success. emojicopy.com A searchable way to copy/paste emojis easily accessed via Chrome extension or website. checklists, calendars, exit polls, or pulse check quizzes.)

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants. Students get the best of both worlds where they can engage the instructor and other students but still have the flexibility of online work,” said White. In my experience, blended is best.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

For instance, in Baldwin School District, we continue to expand on our emotional wellness efforts through our very own Wellness Center, allowing our students and their families seamless access to the support services needed to help their child succeed in school and beyond. Schenker, Ed.D.,

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

But families wanted their younger kids to have access to age-appropriate classes on the tutoring site, too. Families wanted access to games and content designed for their younger kids. But they’re learning through songs, poems and dance” related to Black history and Black life. Kids this week, says CEO Eilert Hanoa.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

The effectiveness of online learning heavily depends on the level of interaction between instructors and students within virtual classrooms. When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently.

Instructors 98

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).

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Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 95

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

The CoderZ professional development program introduces instructors to the concepts of teaching computer science and computational thinking using an online tool.

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Science Teachers Evaluation STEM 146

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

For any task that feels impossible, adding pieces of social engagement and active learning can be a significant variable toward success. emojicopy.com A searchable way to copy/paste emojis easily accessed via Chrome extension or website. checklists, calendars, exit polls, or pulse check quizzes.)

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

In the early days of "course cartridges”—an LMS feature that allowed instructors to plug published content right into their courses—online courses were essentially digitized versions of static (textbook) content. Print content was uploaded and accessible via the LMS, where faculty could view discussion prompts and suggestions.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

There are multiple teaching tools such as journals, surveys, reflective assignments, anonymous polls, discussions, small-group reflections, and others that instructors can utilize in order to obtain student feedback. You could also use specific mid-semester exercises to learn about student experiences in your course.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

In a world filled with intelligent agents and easily-accessed answers, the need for tools that guide, enhance and support active learning is critical. Initially focusing on student writing, Instructure and Khan Academy aim to support students and their learning through Khanmigo’s tutoring capabilities.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semesters expectations, assignments, and deadlines. What if there were more effective ways to get students to not only read it, but to actively engage with it? The syllabus as a tool for learner-centered learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

was free, and people had to pay at least $20 a month to get access to the state-of-the-art model. At the college level, Bowen sees potential wins for faculty in the near future, if, say, tools like learning management systems add AI features that can do tasks like build a course website after the instructor feeds it a syllabus.

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