Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. These activities can be used to reinforce key concepts, test understanding, and provide feedback to students.

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Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

A classroom where healthy competition motivates students to study and collaborate. QuizGecko: Versatility and Innovation Among the leading AI-powered quiz generators, QuizGecko is a versatile tool that can transform text, documents, or URLs into captivating interactive quizzes.

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Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Such tools are typically designed to engage and motivate the child in interacting with stories, but don’t always lead children to improve their reading skills. Based on academic research about reading motivation, we can anticipate some challenges.

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Coaching Reading Motivation Feedback 206

Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2017

I showed kids their grades and ELA standards mastery scores, which I had tracked through bi-weekly Common Core-aligned quizzes. But what I didn’t do was ask them what they wanted to achieve. And this was a mistake because kids are motivated by goals—not grades. And is success on the test enough?

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Testing Students Motivation Assignments 168

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Educators can refine instruction to keep students motivated with the classroom engagement tool, Quiz. The total of 400 existing quizzes makes it quick and easy to customize, or educators can create quizzes from scratch or use as-is for turnkey assignments. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Quizzes Education Learning Assignments 177

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Not long after, Spoon started changing up how she handled quizzes in a calculus class she taught. She has changed her approach to grading in other classes as well, now offering more frequent assessments, providing chances to retake tests or quizzes and putting a stronger emphasis on incorporating accommodations in her class.

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Math Quizzes Instructors Students 176

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2018

Yet more professors seem to be turning to the format these days, as teaching loads and class sizes grow, since multiple-choice quizzes and tests can be easily graded by machines. After all, she notes, “you’re never going to encounter multiple-choice quizzes on the job somewhere.” The pair credit this idea to Linda B.

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Testing Multiple Choice Questions Quizzes Assignments 158

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., In Future Wise: Educating Our Children for a Changing World , David Perkins noted that “the achievement gap is much more concerned with mastering content than with providing lifeworthy content. lectures)” (p. Probably not often…” (p.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

To shift AI toward being a more neutral, individual-oriented tool, educators can commit to teaching and supporting the use of gender decoders, which are algorithms that detect a lack of gender inclusivity, and other modalities aimed at achieving design balance. The next step is to formulate and express their own ideas on the subject matter.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2016

GradeCraft is an award-winning, game-oriented LMS designed to boost student engagement and motivation. Gameful learning has a strong focus on students’ self-motivation. Traditionally high-achieving students have some anxiety about taking a gameful course because they have mastered playing the traditional game,” Niemer says.

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Failure Assignments Quizzes Motivation 167

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2017

This case study was originally published on Getting Smart Achievement First operates a network of 32 high-performing college-preparatory, K-12 public charter schools in Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York City. In keeping with its name, the network is centered on a goal of outstanding student achievement.

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Achievement Coaching Quizzes Study 78

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

“We are excited to help students practice for the National Civics Bee through quizzing and conversations with Khanmigo,” said Kristen DiCerbo, Khan Academy’s chief learning officer. Khanmigo includes important guardrails to encourage proper use of the innovative AI tool.

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Math Middle School Middle School Essay 262

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital quizzes, online assignments, and real-time feedback mechanisms offer a more dynamic and varied approach to evaluating students’ understanding and progress. Customized Assessments: Technology enables innovative assessment methods, including online quizzes, interactive assignments, and digital portfolios.

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 231

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

With just one click, teachers may produce 7th Grade Math worksheets like Combining Like Terms , Grade 7 Math quizzes like Distributive Property , Seventh Grade Math unit tests , and 7 Grade Math Practice Questions on Distributive Property etc. Remember to stay motivated and dedicated, and success in mathematics will surely follow.

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Math Mobile Devices Quizzes Teaching Assistants 157

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Interactive Lectures: Instead of passive listening, interactive lectures involve activities such as quizzes, polls, or small group discussions interspersed throughout the lecture to keep students engaged and reinforce key concepts. This approach maximizes classroom time for interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

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Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 141

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Rewards: To further motivate learners, SplashLearn incorporates rewards like coins and access to non-curricular games. These games include puzzles and quizzes that enhance critical thinking skills and offer a fun break from traditional learning. Read more about it here.

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Assignments Quizzes Motivation Grades 159

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning can be achieved by providing innovative tools and methods that improve engagement, personalization, and efficiency. These technologies capture students’ attention and help them stay focused, leading to improved motivation and participation in the learning process.

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Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 141

Teach Hub

JUNE 7, 2024

For example, you can create a chart that monitors homework completion motivating students to meet classroom expectations. Canvas interactive presentation templates captivate students’ attention, turning lessons into visually appealing experiences with features like videos, animations, and quizzes that keep students actively involved.

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Motivation Quizzes Classroom Management Attention 103

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

When it comes to increasing rates of student achievement, satisfaction, and graduation, what really makes the difference? Developing the whole student Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943) has long been instrumental in shaping educators’ beliefs about human behavior, motivation, and learning. food, water, warmth, rest, and security).

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Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

Louis showed dramatic benefits on student achievement —even increasing students’ grades from a C to an A. Now, a decade later, I see the same clicker-like trend: tools like Kahoot, Quizlet, Quizizz and Plickers are wildly popular due to the increased student engagement and motivation they can provide.

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Science Feedback Gamification Learning 166

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Grades can perpetuate bias , inequalities, and injustice, reduce student motivation and willingness to challenge themselves , and add enormous administrative burdens. But there is literature on how to adapt the grading process to avoid the drawbacks above, and improve student motivation and engagement, as well as instructor satisfaction.

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Grades Instructors Motivation Metacognitive Skills 122

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

If we want technology to finally transform education and teach the 21st century skills our students need to succeed, we need to design tools with the understanding that teachers are activators of learning and the secret to achieving better student outcomes. Teachers are eager to help students meaningfully showcase deeper levels of thinking.

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Teachers Writing Feedback Assignments 166

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2025

Students work through interactive spelling exercises, games, and quizzes that are designed not just for repetition, but for true understanding and mastery. A Motivational and Game-Based Approach Students are far more likely to engage with learning when its enjoyable, and Spelling Force recognises this through its game-based design.

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Teaching Intelligence Motivation Quizzes 120

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 116

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

As the world has come to accept that being a professional competitive gamer is a legitimate career path and an achievable goal for anyone, young gamers are starting to hone their skills in high school and college with ProGuides helping them along the way. Then we add questions and little quizzes afterwards.

Coaching 167

Coaching Teaching Schools Quizzes 167

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

” In many cases, what they’re feeling may not be necessarily bad, and providing this resource helps to improve their focus and motivation. Conducting regular assessments using real-time polls and quizzes allow students to understand how well they’re doing and where they may need to place additional effort. Dillinger, K (2023).

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

When it comes to increasing rates of student achievement, satisfaction, and graduation, what really makes the difference? Developing the whole student Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943) has long been instrumental in shaping educators’ beliefs about human behavior, motivation, and learning. food, water, warmth, rest, and security).

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 105

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Grades can perpetuate bias , inequalities, and injustice, reduce student motivation and willingness to challenge themselves , and add enormous administrative burdens. But there is literature on how to adapt the grading process to avoid the drawbacks above, and improve student motivation and engagement, as well as instructor satisfaction.

Grades 98

Grades Instructors Motivation Metacognitive Skills 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. The challenge is further compounded by students balancing their studies with household chores which can lead to decreased motivation if adequate support is not provided by the instructor.

Student Engagement 112

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 112

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

These web-based classes offer motivated students a self-paced, self-directed path to achieving their college dreams in an affordable, flexible, quality ecosystem that prepares them for future careers in fields they love. Take quizzes and proctored exams available in your subscription. Great stuff. Things to know.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Without the physical presence of instructors and classmates, students may struggle to stay motivated and may miss out on valuable opportunities for collaboration and real-time feedback. Another example is the use of educational games or quizzes to reinforce concepts and assess understanding.

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Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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. Assessments will always impact how students learn, their motivation to learn, and how teachers teach.

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Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Educational apps and games can make learning more enjoyable, transforming educational content into interactive and game-like experiences that motivate students to explore and master new concepts. And often, free tech tools for teachers do a great job of achieving learning objectives.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Learning Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

” In many cases, what they’re feeling may not be necessarily bad, and providing this resource helps to improve their focus and motivation. Conducting regular assessments using real-time polls and quizzes allow students to understand how well they’re doing and where they may need to place additional effort. Dillinger, K (2023).

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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. Assessments will always impact how students learn, their motivation to learn, and how teachers teach.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Regular feedback loops, like short quizzes or reflective journals, can also help instructors gauge understanding and adapt their teaching as needed. Reward systems, such as small prizes or participation points, motivated students to stay engaged and strive for excellence.

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Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 94