Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Provide Closed Captioning on posted videos (lectures, resources, etc.). Nader is passionate about providing equitable education for all students and supporting educators to achieve this goal. When presenting a visual/image, also provide a description of the image (alt text).

Accessibility 96

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 96

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

I grew up in Vietnam at a time when education was often delivered through rigid lectures and rote learning. This process showed me that students flourish not only when they achieve academically but when their mental health, emotional resilience, and relationships are nurtured.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Jeff LeBlanc (image courtesy of Jeff LeBlanc) I’m a business and leadership lecturer, and I’ve worked with Gen Z since the earliest wave entered higher education. It’s a neat storyline — and it makes for a great headline. But from where I sit — in a college classroom, year after year — it’s not that simple.

Beliefs 142

Beliefs Communication Lecturing Culture 142

Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

Lets encourage our students to be aware of what they want to achieve when using AI tools and be proactive in selecting, rearranging, editing and refining the visuals to suit their purposes. Aileen Wanli Lam is a Senior Lecturer and technology enthusiast at the National University of Singapore.

Writing 98

Writing Students Communication Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

First, all students, regardless of their SES (socio-economic status) standing, showed significantly higher levels of retained learning than the control group which used the time-honored lectures, basic active learning techniques, and case approaches.

Student Engagement 96

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 96

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

Read on… Plan Ahe ad: Set Yourself Up for a Career in Electrical and Computer Engineering Regardless of where you are in your life or at what stage, if you have a dream that you want to achieve, you can start working toward that immediately. Have Online Education Systems Replaced Traditional Lectures?

Lecturing 85

Lecturing Essay Motivation High School 85

Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

I see the 80/20 rule has an on-going process in which the next time I teach the same course, my goal is to move towards achieving 90% of desired outcomes. Write them down and have it with you as you start the lecture. During the lecture, focus on reflection-during-action.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

Let’s encourage our students to be aware of what they want to achieve when using AI tools and be proactive in selecting, rearranging, editing and refining the visuals to suit their purposes. Aileen Wanli Lam is a Senior Lecturer and technology enthusiast at the National University of Singapore.

Writing 93

Writing Students Communication Lecturing 93

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Tools of systems thinking Applying these systems thinking tools and concepts students will be able to make connections between disciplines to achieve the intended learning outcomes through integrated learning and problem-solving skills. Currently, he is a Senior Lecturer at Residential College 4, NUS.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience. However, many educators still rely heavily on lecture-based formats, which can lead to disengagement.

Hybrid Learning 139

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 139

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Lecturing at the front of the room allows reluctant students to disengage easily, especially if they don’t understand what you’re teaching (and they’re not likely to ask questions about it). Shift to a student-centered classroom It’s no secret that teacher-centered classrooms are on the way out in the 21st century.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

If learning benefits from risk-taking, trust, and social connection , educators coming from an egoistic perspective may ironically make the achievement of the learning outcomes more difficult, not to mention joyless, as interpersonal connections become less natural.

Teaching 72

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 72

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

If learning benefits from risk-taking, trust, and social connection , educators coming from an egoistic perspective may ironically make the achievement of the learning outcomes more difficult, not to mention joyless, as interpersonal connections become less natural.

Teaching 71

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 71

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2018

I had a very knowledgeable teacher, but lecture slides were available online, and they covered almost all of the material for the course. It seems an hour can be better spent reading slides and doing a practice problem than sitting through a lecture. Online education and improved access to resources are changing the learning landscape.

Study 211

Study Lecturing Education Internet 211

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2017

Further, what if this mindset change led to an increase in student achievement on tests? Achievement Gains x 3. In fact, he has seen achievement gains that are three times greater than what he experienced when he used to lecture. The technique involves testing students twice: once individually and once in groups.

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Achievement Teachers Middle School Middle School 259

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

lectures or mini-lessons), I would suggest recording a video and allowing students to self-pace through that video. It is essential to build in time for them to discuss information and ask questions. TeachingVideoConf. If teachers are planning to use video conference to simply transfer information (e.g., one week at a time). GoldenCircleGoal.

Learning 546

Learning Students Discussions Textbooks 546

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Every game teaches the player something, from the very basics of how to play the game to achieving the game’s objectives, whether it be killing zombies or winning races. What do students receive if they achieve 90 percent mastery? Below are three key components to successful game-based learning: 1. I know I wouldn’t.

Achievement 211

Achievement Game-Based Learning Lecturing Knowledge 211

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

At times, however, that stone may feel like a boulder, especially to research faculty who are used to delivering lectures and to whom the switch to activity-based learning may seem like a daunting and demanding venture into unfamiliar territory. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024). Two birds with one stone.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2025

Key points: Students who feel supported feel empowered to learn and achieve 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation Expanded learning can improve student well-being For more on student achievement, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Every student should get to feel brilliant at school. But too often, they dont.

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Failure Math Achievement Beliefs 305

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Their achievements create greater awareness of the remarkable work happening in the sector.”. “We We also selected Charles Best, CEO and Founder of DonorsChoose as our Hero Award recipient for his lifetime achievement on his groundbreaking education platform DonorsChoose.

STEM 262

STEM Lecturing Science Achievement 262

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

” Challenges with Traditional Live Instruction Traditionally, educators disseminate information in real-time, relying on lectures or mini-lessons. One way to achieve this is by rotating students from a pre-video activity into the video lesson and ending with a post-video activity.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A new approach to blended learning that benefits teachers and students Research has found that when compared with traditional forms of teaching, self-paced learning enables students to develop a deeper understanding of academic material, and is correlated with higher achievement.

Technology 250

Technology Lecturing Learning Styles Blended Learning 250

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Between budgetary constraints, bandwidth crunches, and a constantly changing syllabus, teachers have their hands full when it comes to structuring and building their class’s lessons and lectures. By distilling a lecture’s knowledge into a set of handy flashcards, teachers can ensure their students’ progress and performance.

Quizzes 285

Quizzes Lecturing Ethics Exams 285

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By incorporating these active learning strategies into instruction, educators create dynamic and interactive learning environments that engage students and enhance academic achievement. What are active study strategies?

Activities 251

Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning Lecturing 251

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Student engagement is critical in ensuring–and boosting–student achievement. Today, pandemic-related learning loss is still a very real concern for educators, and student learning is one of education’s biggest priorities as the nation strives to move further away from the pandemic’s impact on education.

Learning 282

Learning Students Motivation Teaching Methods 282

eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2019

According to research , in a typical classroom lecture students will generally retain only five percent of the material presented. Today’s teachers are looking to new methods of teaching and learning to improve student engagement and achievement, including tech-based solutions like the flipped classroom.

Lecturing 181

Lecturing Textbooks Instructors Attention 181

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This is a great phrase to remember as districts, schools, and educators increasingly rely on technology tools to support student achievement. Technology is an amazing tool, but just like any lecture, tech is subject to the “bottom endurance” rule. Although many teachers (and too many school administrators!)

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Quizzes Lecturing Learning Styles High School 300

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2018

Districts around the country are moving away from teaching models based on lectures and textbooks—but transition isn’t always simple. A few years ago, this question inspired me to begin exploring a route for K–4 and 5th- and 6th-grade students that would allow us to stray from the traditional model of lecture and testing.

Lecturing 194

Lecturing Teaching Methods Textbooks STEM 194

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching. When that happens, educators can help students reach new levels of engagement and academic achievement.”. But one commonly overlooked factor in this transition is classroom design.

Active Learning 247

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Teaching Methods 247

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The key to successfully navigating this maelstrom of emotions is to start small, break the challenge down into achievable tasks, and begin with actions that will have the most impact. Listening to a lecture, writing notes, filling out worksheets, and taking tests will almost surely not be enough.

Intelligence 337

Intelligence Education Ethics Lecturing 337

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The study, which occurred over three semesters, randomly assigned students to either learning through lectures, the old-school way, or through “active” calculus instruction that emphasizes student engagement. That the traditional lecture method of teaching calculus isn’t as effective as active models. Its conclusion?

Instructors 201

Instructors Lecturing STEM Study 201

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers. Learning management systems (LMS) that facilitate online content delivery, assignments, and grading. Classroom response systems for instant feedback and engagement through quizzes, polls, and surveys.

Internet 298

Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 298

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2020

As Gladwell tells it, the rule goes like this: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to achieve mastery of complex skills and materials, like playing the violin or getting as good as Bill Gates at computer programming.

Teaching 207

Teaching Lecturing Study Assignments 207

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

growing achievement gap – meaning that economically disadvantaged students and students of color were hit the hardest. At the same it can also serve as a huge distraction and sometimes to the detriment of student’s growth and development. The data on this is clear.

Learning 363

Learning History Internet Textbooks 363

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

That’s the view of Arthur Levine, in a new book called “ The Great Upheaval: Higher Education’s Past, Present, and Uncertain Future ,” which he co-wrote with Scott Van Pelt, a lecturer and associate director of the Communication Program for the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. It doesn't matter if I learned it on Wikipedia.

Fairness 190

Fairness Lecturing Achievement Communication 190

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

Inclusive educators often use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide students with consistent access to engaging content and effective paths for achieving educational goals in classrooms where they experience a greater sense of belonging. Use Varied Strategies to Present Content.

Universal Design 226

Universal Design Students Lecturing Social Studies 226

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The courses feature cinematically produced lectures by top-rated instructors and professors from renowned institutions, such as NASA, MIT, Harvard, and Yale. Providing engaging content and interactive learning features, Savvas CTE courses are designed to maximize student learning, motivation, and achievement.

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Exams Learning Science Lecturing 266