Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

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Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Motivation 460

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 15, 2024

If you teach, you know about learning outcomes. There’s a fair bit of work involved with learning outcomes, and justifiably so. But why limit ourselves to student learning outcomes only? In other words, the teaching and learning principles so many of us embrace call upon us to be learners.

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Learning Outcomes Instructors Learning Students 64

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 15, 2024

If you teach, you know about learning outcomes. There’s a fair bit of work involved with learning outcomes, and justifiably so. But why limit ourselves to student learning outcomes only? In other words, the teaching and learning principles so many of us embrace call upon us to be learners.

Learning Outcomes 59

Learning Outcomes Instructors Learning Students 59

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Teachers must exchange their traditional instructor role for that of a “learning strategist” in order to achieve deeper learning outcomes, according to a new white paper from the nonprofit National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future (NCTAF) and ConsultEd Strategists.

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Learning Learning Outcomes Instructors Achievement 190

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

It is historically one of the most vexing problems in education that there is a tradeoff between scale and achievable quality of instruction : As class sizes grow larger, the ability of a teacher to provide the type of personalized guidance shown by learning science research to be most effective is diminished.

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Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 213

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Ultimately, though, good teaching is really only measured in student learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Even vocal proponents of HyFlex admit it’s not widely popular among college instructors. He says instructors who felt forced to quickly allow for remote options or teach remotely are now eager to get back to what they consider normal. As one instructor wrote in an essay last year , “everyone lost something in HyFlex courses.

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Teaching Instructors Lecturing Blended Courses 208

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Early in my career as a university instructor, this method was a foundational cornerstone in the classroom. While there are benefits to utilizing the VARK approach in the classroom , there is uncertainty about its overall effectiveness when it comes to learning outcomes.

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Technology Instructors Learning Styles Learning 203

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2024

At Columbia University’s Science of Learning Research Initiative (SOLER), our work is dedicated to examining the academic experience of our students and instructors through a scientific lens. Our efforts to analyze data have helped us shine a light on these issues.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

As part of the district’s data-sharing agreement with Khan Academy, researchers will analyze state testing data to determine how using Khan Academy is associated with student growth and achievement. District leaders also developed plans in science and English language arts that focus on new approaches to learning to boost student achievement.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Members of the CAB were selected based on their deep knowledge of education technology, passion for improving learning outcomes, and success in supporting students’ academic achievements and families’ evolving needs. so we can continue innovating and providing the best solutions to support all students.”

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Under Mr. Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. Students who used Exact Path showed a statistically significant impact on math achievement across all grade levels studied.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Wyzant expertly brings together students and world-class instructors. We’re excited to welcome Wyzant’s talented team to IXL and build a strong partnership rooted in a love of learning,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL. . About IXL Learning . The IXL family of products also includes Education.com , ABCya and Vocabulary.com.

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Learning English Language Languages 183

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Better Than the Sum of Their Parts: Coupling Course + Learning Space Redesign In 2015, IU launched the Mosaic Initiative to support active learning in all learning spaces, but especially in its active-learning “Mosaic classrooms.” I’m seeing improvements in the learning outcomes for my students.

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Active Learning Activities Instructors Learning Spaces 168

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course. Many new instructors face this what now?

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Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

Edsurge

MAY 2, 2017

At Blackboard we packaged learning management into three tiers. Since instructors are autonomous, we allowed them to create a CourseSite on Blackboard.com. As a result, Blackboard achieved more adoption at multi-platform campuses. Yet selling against the proposition of improved learning outcomes is dangerous.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Until recently, the use of OER—digital educational materials that are both more easily adaptable by instructors and more affordable than traditional textbooks—was being led by early-adopter professors driven by a desire to improve teaching and an interest in new technology.

Textbooks 158

Textbooks Teaching Instructors Testing 158

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

It includes institutional and college policies, plus support service resources to ensure that students and instructors have easy access to vital information, fostering both a sense of community and compliance. The template, housed in Canvas, is easy to update to reflect resource and content information changes.

Feedback 121

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 121

eSchool News

JULY 23, 2020

eLumen , the all-in-one platform that helps institutions of higher learning and all individual stakeholders succeed on purpose, today announced the launch of a suite of professional services designed to leverage the effectiveness of instructors and enhance the accomplishments that take place on campuses across the world every day.

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Evaluation Learning Achievement Learning Outcomes 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective instructional solutions. Therefore, it is evident that online learning presents a unique set of challenges.

Student Engagement 106

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 106

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. Every student learns at a different pace.

Beliefs 116

Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

It includes institutional and college policies, plus support service resources to ensure that students and instructors have easy access to vital information, fostering both a sense of community and compliance. The template, housed in Canvas, is easy to update to reflect resource and content information changes.

Feedback 110

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 110

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pursuing classroom pedagogy with a focus on invoking the imagination will encourage students to think about how to apply their knowledge, which could result in stronger classroom engagement and better learning outcomes for our students. What were the costs and the benefits of achieving those goals? What is the imagination?

Instructors 121

Instructors Achievement Motivation Art 121

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

If you are like most of those with whom I work, you spend hours identifying the desired learning outcomes, essential understandings and skills, and appropriate materials. This then leads to countless hours of designing assessments and learning experiences. This is critical work. self-actualization).

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

“Generative AI, and tools like ChatGPT, have been a part of every conversation I have had this year with leaders, learners and instructors across our global education community,” said Instructure CEO Steve Daly. “How can classrooms use AI tools, while ensuring students develop critical thinking skills? .”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

So last week, the #DLNchat community shared ideas about how to best support instructors making the transition to the online classroom. Online teaching is the joy, fun, and magic of bringing teaching and learning into the online environment. The method can also help support designing other facets of the learning experience.

Teaching 140

Teaching Instructors Culture Failure 140

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pursuing classroom pedagogy with a focus on invoking the imagination will encourage students to think about how to apply their knowledge, which could result in stronger classroom engagement and better learning outcomes for our students. What were the costs and the benefits of achieving those goals? What is the imagination?

Instructors 109

Instructors Achievement Motivation Art 109

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

Professors in the department of kinesiology at Cal Poly Tech Humboldt have observed growth in student performance and comprehension by designing content-specific episodes that begin by considering the basic building block of an instructor-generated podcast. The principal focus of the second body is to convey new information.

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. Every student learns at a different pace.

Beliefs 98

Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 98

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

“It can take from hundreds of thousands of dollars to several million dollars to create high-quality video games for learning, depending on the scope and the learning objectives you are trying to achieve,” Thomas continues. through a signup ID supplied by their course instructors, like buying an electronic textbook.

Textbooks 165

Textbooks Game-Based Learning Art History 165

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective instructional solutions. Therefore, it is evident that online learning presents a unique set of challenges.

Student Engagement 82

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 82

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Available now to school districts nationwide, Pear Deck Learning offers a comprehensive ecosystem of tools for instruction, engagement, assessment, and intervention that is rooted in learning science and designed to help K-12 classrooms — teachers and students alike — achieve their full potential.

Learning Tools 130

Learning Tools Learning Feedback Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

In 2018, she and Sound Recording and Music Technology ( SRT ) Instructor Jen Mitlas, launched a Pennsylvania chapter of Beats by Girlz for students in the Center for Culture, Art, Training and Education ( CCATE ) in Norristown.

Science 174

Science Teaching Laboratory Art 174

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

Professors in the department of kinesiology at Cal Poly Tech Humboldt have observed growth in student performance and comprehension by designing content-specific episodes that begin by considering the basic building block of an instructor-generated podcast. The principal focus of the second body is to convey new information.

Instructors 93

Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 93

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

If you are like most of those with whom I work, you spend hours identifying the desired learning outcomes, essential understandings and skills, and appropriate materials. This then leads to countless hours of designing assessments and learning experiences. This is critical work. self-actualization).

Syllabus 100

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 100