Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Topping our monthly Top 5 list was a look at how professors are rebooting oral exams to respond to concerns that students can now use ChatGPT and other AI tools to cheat on essays. Some are bringing back a classic approach that was once common in medieval universities: the oral exam. Will the ideas catch on?

Exams 141

Exams Essay Reading STEM 141

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 111

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 26, 2022

The evidence is clear: Learning to take notes effectively is an essential skill for student success in K–12 classes, higher education and beyond. It encourages active learning, helps students process, organize and remember information and correlates to higher performance on exams.

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Exams Knowledge Active Learning Activities 187

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

After all, one of the hottest topics in edtech these days is the growing practice of banning smartphones in schools, after teachers have reported that the devices distract students from classroom activities and socializing in person with others. There could be upsides in college classrooms, he predicts.

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Exams Testing Ethics Activities 197

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

UWorld , the worldwide leader in online learning to prepare for high-stakes exams, today announced the launch of AP ® (Advanced Placement ® ) Learning Tools , a new College Readiness solution to help educators enhance instruction, improve student performance, and effectively prepare for AP exams. Pemmasani, M.D.,

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Exams Critical Thinking Education Hybrid Learning 158

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

Faculty assign homework to expose students to a new concept before they arrive to class, and use class time to ask questions and do more-active learning. They come primed to discuss those things and learn in classroom,” says Barba. “We times more likely to fail compared to their peers in active-learning classes.

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Lecturing Learning STEM Instructors 159

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

One example that comes to mind is University of Massachusetts, Boston, economics professor Andrew Perumal, who uses Echo360 to facilitate in-class activities, such as asking students open-ended questions about course material. You said classroom content and activities become searchable through your platform. How does that work?

Study 164

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 164

Edsurge

JULY 30, 2021

Cofounder Byju Raveendran built a reputation as a compelling and successful tutor, helping students gear up to take India’s Common Admission Test, the entrance exam for the country’s top graduate management schools. Rapid Growth Byju’s got its start by delivering what students and their families would readily pay for: Test prep.

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Exams Intelligence Testing Coaching 217

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et.

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Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

The following includes a few strategies and examples to ensure clarity: A clear, inclusive syllabus with a course calendar of class activities, routines, materials, links to rubrics, etc. Clear expectations for all assignments, homework, activities, etc. Wisner, 2022). A clear agenda for each class.

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Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. Effective pre-lab videos must have well-defined learning outcomes.

Laboratory 124

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 124

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 98

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Incorporate mindfulness into lessons: Introduce brief mindfulness or meditation activities during online classes to help students manage stress and improve concentration. Promote physical activity : Encourage students to stay physically active, even when learning from home.

Schools 327

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 327

Faculty Focus

MARCH 27, 2025

They have after all been in school for the last 13 years and they have become really good at taking quizzes and exams and writing essays with thesis statements. The questions are a sampling of the final exam. Nevertheless, is completing all the assessments what defines learning the contents of a course?

Assignments 107

Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 107

Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2019

recalls a childhood love of mystery novels, piecing together clues and what we might call today active learning. The last time it did was back in 2015 when the NAEP exam, also known as the Nation’s Report Card, found that nearly three-quarters of eighth graders scored below proficiency in the subject.

History 166

History Exams Culture Knowledge 166

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. Effective pre-lab videos must have well-defined learning outcomes.

Laboratory 111

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 111

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Classrooms throughout the district are outfitted equitably with technology and have an adequate infrastructure teachers need for engaging learning environments. As a result, she positively influenced student results on high-stakes exams, all while mentoring new teachers.

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Education Exams Motivation Elementary School 261

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Learning Management Systems With learning management systems now installed at nearly all higher education institutions here and abroad, instructors can create course materials, assess student progress and generate custom exams. Most authoring software also integrates assessment tools, testing learning outcomes.

Online Learning 151

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 151

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

One prevalent technique is differentiated instruction, tailoring lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within a classroom. Another notable strategy is project-based learning, where students tackle real-world problems or tasks to apply and integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex. PowerPoints, brief lectures or lecture videos, images, diagrams, quizzes, and interactive activities can be utilized to deliver prelusive course content. Strategic timing is crucial for pre-course implementation.

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

MARCH 27, 2025

They have after all been in school for the last 13 years and they have become really good at taking quizzes and exams and writing essays with thesis statements. The questions are a sampling of the final exam. Nevertheless, is completing all the assessments what defines learning the contents of a course?

Assignments 95

Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 95

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

The following includes a few strategies and examples to ensure clarity: A clear, inclusive syllabus with a course calendar of class activities, routines, materials, links to rubrics, etc. Clear expectations for all assignments, homework, activities, etc. Wisner, 2022). A clear agenda for each class.

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Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 98

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Summative assessment, on the other hand, evaluates student learning at the end of a unit, semester, or academic year. Examples include standardized tests, final exams, and end-of-course projects, which measure student achievement against predetermined criteria and provide a snapshot of overall learning outcomes.

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Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

After all, one can use the phrase “adaptive” to describe the California DMV computer-based exam because an algorithm dynamically selects the next multiple choice question based on the user’s performance thus far. Like great teachers, thoughtful instructional design teams see patterns in how people learn. Emphasize Learning-by-Doing.

Multiple Choice Questions 127

Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 127

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

One example that comes to mind is University of Massachusetts, Boston, economics professor Andrew Perumal, who uses Echo360 to facilitate in-class activities, such as asking students open-ended questions about course material. You said classroom content and activities become searchable through your platform. How does that work?

Study 99

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 99

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

If used thoughtfully, we’ve seen that CRSs can help facilitate active learning in a classroom. It is important that CRS questions mirror questions that might appear on an exam. And in the case of clickers and other classroom polling software, it largely depends on how instructors are using them.

Instructors 138

Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Course Design Discussions 138

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

One approach for incentivizing in-person attendance is to make the classroom environment interactive with various learning activities for student engagement. Unfortunately, students may not immediately see the value of an interactive learning environment, believing they can rely on material available online.

Student Engagement 102

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 102

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. High-stakes exams may in fact do a better job of measuring how well students cope with test taking, rather than assessing actual learning. Academically? Emotionally?

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Edsurge

JULY 17, 2018

From the start, access has been the defining achievement of online learning. For a couple of decades, I championed online learning for its ability to uproot entrenched ideas in education, especially by engaging students in active learning, a pedagogical style rarely practiced on campus. Or so I thought.

Education 144

Education Students Hybrid Courses Blended Courses 144

Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2023

QR codes can be used to share materials with students and to engage students in active learning activities. They provide a quick way to access a webpage that could be the syllabus, a poll, a list of resources, or a shared online space for a brainstorming activity. The exercise could involve recall practice.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I may consider using active learning approaches (Concept Maps, Learning Logs, Think Pair, Share, or Background Knowledge Probe) to address all students’ learning needs as well as my own. I may come across upset with the tone of my voice, but I am excited that students excelled on the most recent exam.

Instructors 123

Instructors Learning Styles Students Communication 123

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. High-stakes exams may in fact do a better job of measuring how well students cope with test taking, rather than assessing actual learning. Academically? Emotionally?

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I may consider using active learning approaches (Concept Maps, Learning Logs, Think Pair, Share, or Background Knowledge Probe) to address all students’ learning needs as well as my own. I may come across upset with the tone of my voice, but I am excited that students excelled on the most recent exam.

Instructors 110

Instructors Learning Styles Students Communication 110

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

When they study, that demanding task occurs as they attend to a host of other, often more engaging mental activities. As Pachai, Acai, LoGiudice, and Kim (2016) say, “It is unreasonable to expect students to continuously pay attention while listening to a lecture, reading a textbook, or studying for an exam. This isn’t a new idea.

Attention 78

Attention Lecturing Textbooks Exams 78

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex. PowerPoints, brief lectures or lecture videos, images, diagrams, quizzes, and interactive activities can be utilized to deliver prelusive course content. Strategic timing is crucial for pre-course implementation.

Exams 73

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 73

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The basic components of integrated course design include: analyzing situational factors, formulating learning goals, designing feedback and assessment, and selecting learning activities. Traditional courses consist of midterm and final exams, but a learning-centered course requires a more sophisticated approach (Fink, 2003).

Course Design 62

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 62

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The basic components of integrated course design include: analyzing situational factors, formulating learning goals, designing feedback and assessment, and selecting learning activities. Traditional courses consist of midterm and final exams, but a learning-centered course requires a more sophisticated approach (Fink, 2003).

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61