EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: How to keep accessibility in mind for the modern K–12 classroom. On top of tools students can access from their personal devices, schools are using new types of classroom tech to expand their blended learning programs , making them even more successful. 3 Education Technologies Improve Blended Learning Initiatives.

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Technology Blended Learning Lecturing Exams 167

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Equity remained front and center, too, raising issues of inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. More importantly, students will have better access to lessons designed specifically for their learning style. — Suren Aloyan , Co-Founder & CEO, PopUp EduTech, Inc.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2019

Unsurprisingly, some of the biggest drivers of these improved metrics include making people pay for online programs, increasing the selectivity of courses, and adding program managers and teaching assistants to follow up with learners. Here are seven practices for moving completion rates for online courses from 5 to 85 percent: 1.

Assignments 167

Assignments Teaching Assistants Motivation Failure 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I think this will better reflect what’s going on today in our classrooms: It can be difficult to teach math, but with the proper tools, it can often be made easier. This article will discuss some of the best tools for tutoring math online, and the way they can help teachers to improve their student’s skills. Final thoughts.

Math 157

Math Mobile Devices Quizzes Teaching Assistants 157

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

AI-enabled teaching assistants and mobile applications help educators meet that challenge, using input from students to adjust course materials through educational apps, leaving teachers time to conduct the interpersonal aspects of their curricula. Access the full report here.). “It by Amy Passow.

Intelligence 167

Intelligence Schools Ethics Teaching Assistants 167

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Equity remained front and center, too, raising issues of inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. More importantly, students will have better access to lessons designed specifically for their learning style. Access to interactive experiences, 3D drawings, site visits, etc.

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Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Language 285

eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

We have established “whole-child team meetings” in which our instructional staff, teachers, TAs, aides, and related service providers meet regularly to discuss student progress and reflect on our instructional practices with all experts at the table.

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Special Education Education Assistive Technology History 154

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Teaching assistants moderated an online discussion forum through Piazza , an online community building and discussion platform, and held recitations, which enabled students to ask questions and ponder ideas. For educators, is teaching CS simply a means of fulfilling state-mandated standards?

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Science Education Learning Essay 148

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In fact, the long-term impact of discussing academics with the instructor was greater than that of participating in study groups and clubs (Schudde, 2019). Periodically, I will set up a discussion board forum in the LMS. Shanda Hood is a teaching assistant professor at the University of Arkansas. Wilson, R.

Instructors 122

Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 122

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Listen to the discussion on this week’s EdSurge On Air podcast. For example, if you look at the Jill Watson experiment at Georgia Tech, where they created a virtual teaching assistant, the students in the class didn't know that they were talking to a bot. The iron triangle is access, cost and quality. How does that work?

Education 167

Education Quizzes Writing Online Learning 167

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Small-group discussion Use occasional small-group discussions to get everyone focused. Discussion is a powerful tool that helps students learn deeply and extend their learning to new circumstances (Kramer, 2019). Putting discussion questions or prompts on the PowerPoint slide can also help foster meaningful discussions.

Lecturing 104

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 104

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

College settings foster collaborative learning environments, where students engage in dynamic discussions and group activities. These automated programs are being used for various reasons, ranging from gaining access to popular classes to scamming institutions out of money. million in attempted student aid fraud.

Academic Integrity 135

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 135

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2018

He also used some of the money to send his teaching assistants to cities around the globe. A video created in Tanzania by Garrett Wilkinson, a teaching assistant in the Anth101 course. It was an unexpected result of trying to make an anthropology textbook accessible for as many people as possible. “I

Textbooks 160

Textbooks Teaching Assistants Instructors Exams 160

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Small-group discussion Use occasional small-group discussions to get everyone focused. Discussion is a powerful tool that helps students learn deeply and extend their learning to new circumstances (Kramer, 2019). Putting discussion questions or prompts on the PowerPoint slide can also help foster meaningful discussions.

Lecturing 97

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 97

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Mixed-mode classes present new challenges for faculty who are used to teaching an in-person or online class, where all the students are using one mode of access. How do you fold the remote students into discussions and activities? How do you know if the remote students can see and hear you?

Feedback 105

Feedback Minute Papers Mobile Devices Discussions 105

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2016

West summarizes their overall attitude as: “Tell me what data is available, give me access to it, give me the time to use it, and give me guidance in using it.”. based developer of Ally, a tool that makes digital content more accessible for learners with special needs. BLACKBOARD'S NEW FRONTEER: Blackboard acquired Fronteer , the U.K.-based

Instructors 150

Instructors Essay Science Teaching Assistants 150

Faculty Focus

APRIL 13, 2025

This deference to authority may manifest as reticence, timidity, or reluctance to participate in class activities and discussions (Wan, 2021). Furthermore, educators can encourage peer support by allowing students to bring a classmate along when seeking clarification or discussing concerns with educators. Be accessible and supportive.

Feedback 97

Feedback Culture Learning Students 97

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In fact, the long-term impact of discussing academics with the instructor was greater than that of participating in study groups and clubs (Schudde, 2019). Periodically, I will set up a discussion board forum in the LMS. Shanda Hood is a teaching assistant professor at the University of Arkansas. Wilson, R.

Instructors 98

Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 98

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

student and teaching assistant, began building his own homegrown adaptive tutoring technologies. Department of Education to improve access to open-licensed educational materials, or OER. Birds of a Feather Smart Sparrow traces its origins to 2004, to the University of New South Wales in Australia, where Ben-Naim, then a Ph.D.

Learning 132

Learning Textbooks Feedback Teaching Assistants 132

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In a class, an example might be only having students submit a discussion board post for every assignment. reading, watching videos, discussing with peers). In the classroom, low autonomy might be a discussion board on a specific topic, under a specific word requirement that has to be completed in a short window of time.

Course Design 102

Course Design Teaching Instructors Motivation 102

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

They can also use polls, quizzes and discussion boards to facilitate classroom interaction, assess learning or capture student feedback. I always have access to it and I upload my calendar into Google classroom for the students. Fully leveraging one’s LMS can also help teachers save time.

Teachers 138

Teachers Feedback Social Studies Schools 138

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

College settings foster collaborative learning environments, where students engage in dynamic discussions and group activities. These automated programs are being used for various reasons, ranging from gaining access to popular classes to scamming institutions out of money. million in attempted student aid fraud.

Academic Integrity 111

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 13, 2025

This deference to authority may manifest as reticence, timidity, or reluctance to participate in class activities and discussions (Wan, 2021). Furthermore, educators can encourage peer support by allowing students to bring a classmate along when seeking clarification or discussing concerns with educators. Be accessible and supportive.

Feedback 91

Feedback Culture Learning Students 91

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is essential not just for smooth operations but also for guaranteeing all students have equal access. Moreover, with the surge of technology, ensuring that every student, regardless of their socioeconomic background, has equal access to AI-powered education becomes an imperative.

Intelligence 122

Intelligence Ethics Feedback Assignments 122

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In a class, an example might be only having students submit a discussion board post for every assignment. reading, watching videos, discussing with peers). In the classroom, low autonomy might be a discussion board on a specific topic, under a specific word requirement that has to be completed in a short window of time.

Course Design 92

Course Design Teaching Instructors Motivation 92

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Structured seating formation is not conducive to discussion. Hearing and being heard in a group discussion becomes exponentially more challenging with distance, disproportionately affecting students with quiet voices, poor hearing, or language barriers. Discussion Questions: Reflect on your challenges in teaching a large STEM class.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is essential not just for smooth operations but also for guaranteeing all students have equal access. Moreover, with the surge of technology, ensuring that every student, regardless of their socioeconomic background, has equal access to AI-powered education becomes an imperative.

Intelligence 111

Intelligence Ethics Feedback Assignments 111

Scholarly Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

However, this commitment to providing broad access to postsecondary pathways (Kisker et al., The open access nature of community colleges and the varying levels of academic preparedness of their students require programs and courses that provide remediation and support in foundational skills for nearly two- thirds of students (Chen et al.,

Learning 98

Learning Instructors Math STEM 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Teaching 88

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 88

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Teaching 85

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 85

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

The following discussion will use ChatGPT as a specific AI (artificial intelligence) program and the more general term AI for the increasing number of new programs. It was released in November 2022 and is accessible at [link]. You can access it at [link]. Let ChatGPT Be Your Teaching Assistant. ChatGPT 4.0.

Intelligence 98

Intelligence Critical Thinking Academic Integrity Peer Review 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

The following discussion will use ChatGPT as a specific AI (artificial intelligence) program and the more general term AI for the increasing number of new programs. It was released in November 2022 and is accessible at [link]. You can access it at [link]. Let ChatGPT Be Your Teaching Assistant. ChatGPT 4.0.

Intelligence 98

Intelligence Critical Thinking Academic Integrity Peer Review 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

That means it’s accessible from school or home, with any platform (including Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, and tablets). full access to Google Drive. Users (students and teachers) can access materials and submit work using the camera, Google Drive, or Dropbox. classes can be shared with teaching assistants and co-teachers.

Assignments 75

Assignments Testing Grades Classroom Management 75

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Those were key points that emerged during an online panel discussion EdSurge hosted on the promises and perils of AI in education. The hour-long discussion was so rich, we’re releasing it in two installments. And so in many ways it’s a discussion that almost seems science fiction at times. Here’s Part 1 if you missed it.)

Learning 86

Learning Intelligence Science Questions 86

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2023

Online teaching has become more popular and accessible for students. As such, more instructors are teaching online courses. The use of modules, a course outline with links to assignments and material, and a clear and simple syllabus help make the class organized and accessible.

Instructors 59

Instructors Syllabus Feedback Assignments 59

Whiteboard Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

Data Governance Data Protocols : Schools must establish clear rules for handling data, such as using encrypted storage solutions and limiting access to authorized personnel only. For instance, introducing an AI teaching assistant like Jill Watson , developed by Georgia Tech, can start in a single course before expanding school-wide.

Writing 52

Writing Ethics Schools Intelligence 52

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2020

Before the pandemic outbreak, Balogh gave lectures twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesday, and the students met in smaller groups once a week for a discussion led by a teaching assistant. Meanwhile, teaching assistants led the weekly group sessions via Zoom, at the same time each week. So how did it go?

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Lecturing History Learning Teaching Assistants 187