Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

That’s when it hit medespite years of teaching experience, I’m still searching for ways to spark the same level of engagement whether I’m interacting with students face-to-face or through carefully designed asynchronous activities. For my online students, I’ve adapted this activity using collaborative digital tools.

Active Learning 82

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 82

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 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

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

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

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2021

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — December 7, 2021 — Savvas Learning Company , a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, today announced the release of Experience Physics , a brand-new phenomena-driven curriculum that focuses on the student experience through engaging hands-on and virtual inquiry activities.

Science 237

Science Evaluation Learning Styles Learning 237

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He argues that the traditional lecture method for teaching physics and other STEM fields has been proven ineffective, and that shifts to more active methods can greatly improve learning outcomes to make sure the next generation of researchers can make the next Nobel-worthy breakthroughs. And 10 percent of them actually remembered it.

Teaching 203

Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Teaching Evaluations 203

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

–Jessica Campos, Instructional Technology Coach, Mesquite Independent School District In the 2024 to 2025 school year, districts will be asking more questions about evidence of impact when they’re evaluating and selecting education technology solutions.

Schools 338

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As highlighted in our report—published by Just Equations and the California Education Learning Lab—forward-thinking math departments across the country are implementing promising instructional approaches to make calculus classes more engaging and effective for students from various backgrounds.

STEM 217

STEM Lecturing Math Beliefs 217

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. What are the 5 methods of teaching? What are the 5 methods of teaching?

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ to its online list of professional learning programs. The list enables K-12 computer science (CS) teachers to find quality professional development opportunities and associated curriculum that fit their needs and goals.

Science 137

Science Teachers Evaluation STEM 137

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002). Sojka et al.

Feedback 101

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 101

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

That has led him to promote active learning — and to look for better ways to evaluate teaching. How Teaching Should Change, According to a Nobel-Prize-Winning Physicist : Since winning the Nobel Prize for physics in 2001, Carl Wieman has devoted the bulk of his energies to trying to improve teaching. Will the ideas catch on?

Exams 147

Exams Essay Reading STEM 147

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002). Sojka et al.

Feedback 89

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 89

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2016

Check out the new Common Sense K­12 Edtech Privacy Evaluation Platform. Bill Fitzgerald, Director of Privacy Review Program, Common Sense When schools and districts choose edtech software, the process of evaluating products for their privacy policies and practices can be time-consuming or downright confusing. But that doesn’t exist.".

Evaluation 110

Evaluation Education Special Education STEM 110

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. Test and evaluate: Conduct testing and evaluation to assess the technology’s performance and suitability for your specific use case. Adjust prompts and fine-tune as necessary.

Communication 135

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By incorporating a variety of tools and techniques, educators can create dynamic and inclusive learning environments that cater to the individual needs of students and promote academic success. Assessment strategies in education encompass various methods used to evaluate student learning and progress.

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The other companies that have received this certification are Actively Learn, Amplify, BrainQuake’s Wuzzit Trouble, Cignition, CommonLit, The Concord Consortium's CODAP, Goalbook, Lexia Core5 Reading, Microsoft’s Immersive Reader, Speak Agent, ST Math and Woot Math.

Education 178

Education Peer Review Motivation Reading 178

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

At the same time, I intentionally sprinkle discussions where I can highlight the transferrable skills that we will learn and reinforce in the course; this includes a vast offering of career opportunities that go along with the transferrable skills or content. In the final 20 minutes of class, I tend to shift focus to the syllabus.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

31) which allows students to make better use of feedback that is given and enable their own evaluative judgment (Molloy et al., 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? Feedback: The student perspective.

Feedback 119

Feedback Reading Disabilities Assignments 119

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

The effectiveness of online learning heavily depends on the level of interaction between instructors and students within virtual classrooms. When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently.

Instructors 116

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 116

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Instructional leadership is a term that usually conjures up classroom observation and evaluation, curriculum management and monitoring. In a very short time, teachers across the district began creating learning workspaces such as the Pinball Wizard - Design Thinking STEAM Activity.

Teaching 128

Teaching Achievement Learning Feedback 128

Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 29, 2015

Arthur Camins said: Despite inducements to change, and a half-century of research-based consensus that students would be well served by more active learning and less lecture and memorization, the latter practices are still ubiquitous. via [link].

Science 97

Science Lecturing Evaluation Knowledge 97

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

This approach recognizes that learners have different strengths, preferences, and experiences and seeks to provide multiple ways of engaging with content, expressing what they have learned, and demonstrating their understanding. Active learning is another key aspect of my philosophy.

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

Working with elementary education students, we stress to our students that ideas and information generated from AI programs must be balanced and supported by meaningful learning experiences created by teachers’ knowledge of the students enrolled in the class.

Intelligence 128

Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 128

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

At the same time, I intentionally sprinkle discussions where I can highlight the transferrable skills that we will learn and reinforce in the course; this includes a vast offering of career opportunities that go along with the transferrable skills or content. In the final 20 minutes of class, I tend to shift focus to the syllabus.

Syllabus 109

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 109

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A new study in Active Learning in Higher Education (see reference below) motivated me to take another look at the research on student self-assessment. Their peers and the teacher also evaluated it. If you admit that you did poorly, the person assessing you might think you’re stupid and unable to learn.

Students 83

Students Evaluation Motivation Grades 83

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. Test and evaluate: Conduct testing and evaluation to assess the technology’s performance and suitability for your specific use case. Adjust prompts and fine-tune as necessary.

Communication 111

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants. A1 build content based on existing open educational resources #olo #DLNChat — Rayane Fayed (@rfayed1) November 13, 2018.

eLearning 149

eLearning Instructors Participation Discussions 149

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2024

After rigorous evaluation and comparison against other smart board vendors, Manor ISD chose BenQ to bring its schools into the future. “BenQ’s comprehensive suite of solutions provides us with the best of the best and aligns perfectly with our vision of simplifying and standardizing technology districtwide.

Technology 143

Technology Writing Evaluation High School 143

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. The instructor typically arrives, distributes a syllabus outlining course policies and expectations, explains assignments and grading criteria, and may include a brief activity or icebreaker. Often, class ends early. This distinction is crucial.

Syllabus 103

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 103

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Online courses : The virtual learning environment often lacks the cues and guidance found in a traditional classroom. Data-driven insights Incorporating recent Teaching Evaluation (TEVAL) data provides a nuanced understanding of the utility of exam blueprints in veterinary anatomy courses. on a scale of 1 to 5.

Exams 119

Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 119

Edsurge

MAY 4, 2017

Seeing this irony, organizations like the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning ( CASEL ) and researchers like Dr. Valerie Shapiro at UC Berkeley have worked to develop, implement and evaluate Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) programs in thousands of K-12 schools across the US. Widener University has a.

Counselling 149

Counselling Learning Lecturing Testing 149

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

For instance, Furr High School in Texas, which happened to be the first listed on the XQ site, promises: Furr High School will activate learning through a project- and place-based model grounded in the rigors of environmental and nutritional sciences. It was dominated by the usual suspects.

Schools 138

Schools Social Studies High School High School 138

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

31) which allows students to make better use of feedback that is given and enable their own evaluative judgment (Molloy et al., 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? Feedback: The student perspective.

Feedback 98

Feedback Reading Disabilities Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

This approach recognizes that learners have different strengths, preferences, and experiences and seeks to provide multiple ways of engaging with content, expressing what they have learned, and demonstrating their understanding. Active learning is another key aspect of my philosophy.

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

The effectiveness of online learning heavily depends on the level of interaction between instructors and students within virtual classrooms. When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently.

Instructors 95

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 95

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. The instructor typically arrives, distributes a syllabus outlining course policies and expectations, explains assignments and grading criteria, and may include a brief activity or icebreaker. Often, class ends early. This distinction is crucial.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 96