eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

These active learning experiences are key because we know that with increased engagement comes increased learning, and with increased learning comes greater opportunities for success.”. Like a tutor, Savvy provides instruction and videos when an error is made, delivering a personalized learning approach for all students.

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Textbooks Education Learning Math 242

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. Research has shown that tools like Pear Deck that support active learning can improve equity, reduce achievement gaps and help improve school culture. Education is complicated.

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Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

My goal of last semester was to build community within my classroom from day one and throughout the semester. I consistently wanted to integrate community building activities for the students to participate in and feel safe and comfortable. After completing all of the stations, we discussed each activity as a class.

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Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged Engaging students in the classroom is a key factor in successful teaching and learning. It’s very important to make sure they are engaged and actively learning so they can end up going to a good college and building a future with a good foundation.

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Student Engagement Teachers Students Learning Styles 172

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. Generate activity ideas that I can use for a 20-minute activity. Generate activity ideas that I can use for a five-minute activity.

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Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Team Post on EZWrite splits the board into side-by-side workspaces, allowing teams to compete in real-time quizzes and activities. BenQ Boards Increase Teacher Tech Skills and Comfort BenQ Boards are also purpose-built for teachers so that they can provide exciting learning opportunities, starting from the moment they sign on.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 4, 2024

How do we break this silence and boost student participation in our classroom? Here we’ll dive into strategies to encourage more active participation and examine why participation matters to students and educators. The most widely used strategies use the active learning approach.

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Participation Students Discussions Quizzes 105

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. However, the classroom is not immune to the challenges of the wider world. The Activity: Co-Creating Ground Rules In my upper-level Spanish language, literature, and film courses, I implement this activity on the first day.

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Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

How do faculty get to the point where ‘helpful’ feedback is provided, students are ‘feedback literate,’ feedback is actively received, and students apply the feedback? Student appreciates feedback as an active process and student elicits information to improve learning. Journal of Classroom Interaction, 53 (1), 22-36.

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Feedback Reading Disabilities Assignments 119

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. Generate activity ideas that I can use for a 20-minute activity. Generate activity ideas that I can use for a five-minute activity.

Communication 111

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. However, the classroom is not immune to the challenges of the wider world. The Activity: Co-Creating Ground Rules In my upper-level Spanish language, literature, and film courses, I implement this activity on the first day.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 98

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2016

Specifically, it’s the K­12 Edtech Privacy Evaluation Platform , with privacy evaluations of thirty popular edtech apps, from ClassDojo to Code.org to Actively Learn. Even so, Fitzgerald names classroom management and messaging platform ClassDojo as one of the best performers.

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Evaluation Education Special Education STEM 109

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Classroom response systems make the practice of regular “temperature checks” an impactful and efficient activity in even the largest classrooms. Listening to Learners: Increasing Belonging in and Out of the Classroom. At the start of a class you might ask: How are you doing? Academically? Emotionally?

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Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Avoid procrastination by breaking tasks into manageable chunks and adhering to deadlines. Active learning: Engage in active learning techniques such as participating in class discussions, asking questions, and seeking clarification on challenging topics.

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Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Avoid procrastination by breaking tasks into manageable chunks and adhering to deadlines. Active learning: Engage in active learning techniques such as participating in class discussions, asking questions, and seeking clarification on challenging topics.

Failure 98

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

How do faculty get to the point where ‘helpful’ feedback is provided, students are ‘feedback literate,’ feedback is actively received, and students apply the feedback? Student appreciates feedback as an active process and student elicits information to improve learning. Journal of Classroom Interaction, 53 (1), 22-36.

Feedback 98

Feedback Reading Disabilities Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

2023) suggested that classroom activities that rely on different student learning styles benefit workforce alignment. Finally, it was found that it is best to accommodate students within their learning style preferences and capabilities (Hawk & Shah, 2007). Further, Dada et al.

Learning Styles 111

Learning Styles Instructors Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Classroom response systems make the practice of regular “temperature checks” an impactful and efficient activity in even the largest classrooms. Listening to Learners: Increasing Belonging in and Out of the Classroom. At the start of a class you might ask: How are you doing? Academically? Emotionally?

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Moreover, when individuals can engage in dialog around a topic, they are likelier to engage with and retain the material being discussed and take greater responsibility for their learning. This will vary according to the activity the students complete during the breakout session. Was the content meaningful or relevant to practice?

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Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 107

Teach Hub

JULY 3, 2024

Punch cards are a simple and smart classroom management tool that keeps your students motivated and engaged. This highly effective tool transforms classroom behavior and can be a fun and interactive strategy to incorporate into your daily classroom routine as a teacher.

Motivation 59

Motivation Achievement Classroom Management Fairness 59

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

2023) suggested that classroom activities that rely on different student learning styles benefit workforce alignment. Finally, it was found that it is best to accommodate students within their learning style preferences and capabilities (Hawk & Shah, 2007). Further, Dada et al.

Learning Styles 97

Learning Styles Instructors Education Learning 97

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Unless stated explicitly, it is unlikely that students taking notes on their phones are aware of the legal context of recording classroom activities. His pedagogical research interests include student motivation, active learning techniques, and promoting critical thinking. References Bui, Dung C.,

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Writing Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Unless stated explicitly, it is unlikely that students taking notes on their phones are aware of the legal context of recording classroom activities. His pedagogical research interests include student motivation, active learning techniques, and promoting critical thinking. References Bui, Dung C.,

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Writing Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Moreover, when individuals can engage in dialog around a topic, they are likelier to engage with and retain the material being discussed and take greater responsibility for their learning. This will vary according to the activity the students complete during the breakout session. Was the content meaningful or relevant to practice?

Motivation 88

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 88

Faculty Focus

JUNE 27, 2024

We know that engagement is an essential part of learning. For years, folks have correctly pointed out that the term “active learning” is redundant. When learning is the game, you’ve got to be on the field, actively engaged. No sitting on the sidelines. We aren’t like plants, if you can stand another metaphor.

Student Engagement 75

Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 75

Faculty Focus

JUNE 27, 2024

We know that engagement is an essential part of learning. For years, folks have correctly pointed out that the term “active learning” is redundant. When learning is the game, you’ve got to be on the field, actively engaged. No sitting on the sidelines. We aren’t like plants, if you can stand another metaphor.

Student Engagement 59

Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 59

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Giving Directions How students engage in active learning usually has steps or at a minimum some guidance. Be sure your questions are delivered in a positive and productive way that strives to encourage students to activate their empowerment. However, group grades do not reflect how each student stacks up against the target.

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Group work Assignments Questions Communication 52

Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2018

When we think of effective professional development in America’s schools, we often hear of the need for sustained training, subject and grade-specific materials, and opportunities for active learning. They need dedicated spaces to practice the art of listening with fellow teachers—and pick up the tools to navigate those discussions.

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Teaching Art Activities Motivation 168