Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

In order to stay relevant in today’s college classrooms within our fast-paced and ever-evolving world, professors must be ready to utilize instructional tools of all kinds to actively engage students in authentic learning experiences that take them beyond the classroom.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Students 138

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

Too many discussions of edtech focus on tools (like tablets, clickers, learning-management systems, smart boards, etc). Two years ago we renovated an old computer lab into an active learning classroom. More thought should be spent on the design of the classroom itself. We’re not alone in redesigning high-tech classrooms.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 149

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Although a wealth of research suggests that active learning increases student engagement and improves academic outcomes, many college campuses struggle to get faculty to shift away from traditional, sage-on-a-stage style teaching practices. One of IU’s early redesign efforts saw it transform an old indoor swimming pool.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, I published a blog titled “ 8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online.” 2 Virtual Jigsaw Activity with Google Slides. Choice boards are a favorite in many classrooms, but they work well during distance learning too. Group 4-6 students on a shared Google Slide presentation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Actively Learn is a freemium online education platform that allows students to read a book (or some other document), make comments, answer questions posed by the teacher, and even collaborate with others. What is Actively Learn. I like that student research done through Actively Learn can be merged into Google Docs.

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Active Learning Activities Social Studies Learning 138

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024).

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Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Longtime professor Cathy Davidson is on a mission to promote the practice of active learning. It’s not just about test scores and whether people learn, she argues, but there’s an ethical issue that sometimes gets lost in discussions about teaching. Active learning wins. How does that work? It's a great one.

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Activities Lecturing Exams Active Learning 216

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging. The playlist model presents students with a sequence of learning activities that they self-pace through. How often do you engage in creative activities at school?

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Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 397

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For starters, the space is dedicated to “active learning,” a term that often refers to teaching styles that go beyond a one-way lecture format. That could range from simply giving students a chance to pause and discuss with peers, to role playing, to polling students during class, and more.

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Active Learning Activities Lecturing Teaching 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

In order to stay relevant in today’s college classrooms within our fast-paced and ever-evolving world, professors must be ready to utilize instructional tools of all kinds to actively engage students in authentic learning experiences that take them beyond the classroom.

Active Learning 97

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 97

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. Instead, we need to reimagine active learning for both spaces, maintaining the core principles while adapting the execution.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 82

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are active study strategies? These strategies empower students to take an active role in their learning, enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and academic success. What are active study strategies? These strategies empower students to take ownership of their learning and engage actively with the material.

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Study Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning 130

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

They are designed to combine educational technology with specific teaching protocols that promote active learning, student engagement, and collaboration in the classroom. These protocols are structured activities with clear guidelines and time limits to keep lessons focused and maximize their impact.

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Writing Feedback Learning Spaces Activities 383

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In early education, incorporating sensory activities and interactive play can greatly benefit infants and toddlers. Additionally, engaging them in interactive play activities (i.e., Play-based learning (i.e., Hands-on activities (i.e., Sensory experiences (i.e., Sensory experiences (i.e.,

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Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 303

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

Active Learning 96

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 96

Teach Hub

APRIL 3, 2025

Here are a few tried-and-true active learning strategies to keep students engaged and learning. Think-Pair-Share: A Simple Yet Powerful Tool This strategy is a favorite among teachers who incorporate cooperative learning in their classrooms. Students pair up and discuss their responses with a partner.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Critical Thinking 67

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Oftentimes the learners fail to understand the vocabulary of the book that sets the obstacles for the reading comprehension, or fail to discuss the topic because they lack active vocabulary. The classroom can be a perfect ground for discussions, imagination training, and language improving activities.

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Art Languages Language Plagiarism 226

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In our English literacy content space, for example, the collaborative learning spaces need more of a “library feel,” complete with sofa-type furniture and soft seating. The vision was for students to come in and have Socratic seminars and maybe discuss a passage.

Learning Spaces 297

Learning Spaces Collaborative Learning Learning English 297

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they don’t address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn. Teaching students how to activate critical thinking and metacognition will enable them to learn more efficiently and effectively.

Critical Thinking 338

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 338

Faculty Focus

MAY 25, 2023

The difficulties in student engagement with instructor-directed reading, both in terms of the amount of reading undertaken and the participation and benefit from in-class discussion around readings, can be a prevalent problem. Bovill et al., academic journal article or specific industry press). 2016) related to Healey et al.

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Discussions Reading Instructors Lecturing 114

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2021

New updates to Discovery Education ‘s K-12 learning platform combine engaging tools with timely, vetted, and easy-to-access?content. and students new ways to seamlessly create learning activities each day. The updates give educators?and ” Among the enhancements are: A new, interactive Quiz tool. in real-time.

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Quizzes Hybrid Learning Learning Feedback 296

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2024

Plus, students are engaged in active learning with AR and VR tools. Equity of access is often one of the biggest problems when discussing advantages and disadvantages of AR and VR. What is the difference between virtual reality and augmented reality? What is the main problem with VR and AR?

Textbooks 323

Textbooks Learning Outcomes Student Engagement Science 323

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. “Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al.,

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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 310

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

Word Sorts requires active thinking and decision-making as students must analyze the features of the words, categorize the words, and explain their reasoning. When students are provided with a list of words, the teacher can establish specific categories for a closed sort activity. The result is a deeper understanding of each word.

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Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 229

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., The activities provide multiple entry points that allow students to utilize the tool right away. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A.,

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Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

After 13 years of testing higher-order active learning modalities in the classroom, collecting data, building a database, and analyzing student learning results in bi-annual principles of marketing classes, my colleague and I saw two important results emerge. What are the Necessary Steps to Specifically Help SES Students?

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Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 70

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. Here are some activities to use in your online courses. Our students have really enjoyed this type of activity in the past as well. Jeopardy Jeopardy!

Activities 109

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 109

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they dont address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn. Teaching students how to activate critical thinking and metacognition will enable them to learn more efficiently and effectively.

Critical Thinking 267

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 267

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

For any task that feels impossible, adding pieces of social engagement and active learning can be a significant variable toward success. Make it Mobile Mobile devices may not be optimal (or encouraged) for completing every assignment in a course, but there are benefits to matching course activities to mobile use.

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Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 91

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

The NEA encourages teachers to bring physical activity into the classroom by incorporating brain breaks in students daily routines or taking classroom activities outside. Learning and physical activity also work well because of the fun factor. When they are engaged, they retain what they learn. Be creative.

Technology 281

Technology Learning Math Elementary School 281

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. Here are some activities to use in your online courses. Our students have really enjoyed this type of activity in the past as well. Jeopardy Jeopardy!

Activities 104

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 104

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Since the pandemic, more instructors at schools and colleges appear to have embraced “flipped learning ,” the approach of asking students to watch lecture videos before class so that class time can be used for active learning. The researchers do think that flipped learning has merit — if it is done carefully.

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Lecturing Learning Instructors Failure 213

eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

With Pear Deck, now part of leading digital learning company GoGuardian, educators can transform lessons into impactful formative assessments and active learning experiences that seamlessly integrate with learning management systems. For more information about Pear Deck, visit [link].

Student Engagement 257

Student Engagement Reading Learning Students 257

Faculty Focus

MAY 25, 2023

The difficulties in student engagement with instructor-directed reading, both in terms of the amount of reading undertaken and the participation and benefit from in-class discussion around readings, can be a prevalent problem. Bovill et al., academic journal article or specific industry press). 2016) related to Healey et al.

Discussions 93

Discussions Reading Instructors Lecturing 93

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2019

That is, instead of delivering content during class and giving exercises as homework, I had students learn the content at home by watching videos with embedded quizzes. Using Edpuzzle , I was able to turn a passive video into an active learning experience for my students.

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Quizzes Learning Feedback Assignments 276

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

Some instructors are so taken by active learning working so effectively that they expect to continue offering courses online, even when the pandemic restrictions completely lift and things are fully back in person.

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