eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This included upgrading the country’s network infrastructure to improve access to the internet in schools. Interactive whiteboards also encourage active learning. With schools shut down and students shuttered in their homes, the government knew it would have to upgrade every school’s online capabilities.

Schools 287

Schools Instructors Internet Testing 287

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2022

Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. Internet Archive — Internet Archive offers over 12,000,000 freely downloadable books and texts. Find more about here at the American Library Association. Aesop for Children –collection of fables. International Library.

Textbooks 157

Textbooks Internet Reading Language 157

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 122

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2023

Because I know most of you online only, I thought I’d share my favorite online libraries with you (click here for updates to the list): For Children Aesop for Children –collection of fables Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared.

Reading 128

Reading Textbooks Internet Active Learning 128

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. Add “book collections” to the column of how technology successfully facilitates learning.

Reading 168

Reading Mobile Devices Language Languages 168

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

One of the core tenets of an active-learning classroom is offering students and teachers the freedom to move around the classroom and use the space to engage with lessons. Doing so meant upgrading their network to allow for the additional strain. .

Educational Technologies 167

Educational Technologies Technology Education Teaching Methods 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2025

Here are my favorite online libraries with you ( click here for updates to the list): For Children Aesop for Children collection of fables Actively Learn add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. Read more here: the history of National Library Week American Library Association.

Reading 108

Reading Textbooks Internet Intelligence 108

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

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The next big move came when instructional designers, as part of their skillset, turned to digital authoring systems, software introduced to stimulate engagement, encouraging virtual students to interface actively with digital materials, often by tapping at a keyboard or touching the screen as in a video game.

Online Learning 159

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 159

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

Faced with administrative concerns that the need for Internet access and Internet-enabled devices would limit student access to digital textbooks, Billings began the daunting project by testing an introductory English course to obtain student feedback. Herman Miller to create their first learning studio.

Textbooks 124

Textbooks Lecturing English Internet 124

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Here are seventeen online libraries with a wide variety of free/fee books: Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. Internet Archive — Internet Archive offers over 12,000,000 freely downloadable books and texts. Bookopolis –focused on student reading.

Reading 105

Reading Internet Curriculum Language 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2019

Here are seventeen online libraries with a wide variety of free/fee books: Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. Internet Archive — Internet Archive offers over 12,000,000 freely downloadable books and texts. Bookopolis –focused on student reading.

Reading 100

Reading Internet Language Languages 100

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

These are smart because they can connect to the internet and generally do more, or do something better, than their traditional, often analog counterparts. Emphasize Learning-by-Doing. They’re A/B testing which activities have the biggest impact on individual students, and then making adjustments to the course accordingly.

Multiple Choice Questions 138

Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 138

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Not all students have access to the necessary devices or reliable internet, exacerbating existing inequalities. Education technology, sometimes referred to as educational technology , refers to the use of digital tools, systems, and resources to enhance teaching, learning, and educational management. Teachers can also use Kahoot!

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 24, 2015

Technology makes it easier to personalize every lesson for different students with tools like Books That Grow , an online, leveled reading platform, or Activate Instruction , a personalized learning “playlist” tool. This creates a more active learning experience for everyone. They want to interact with their classmates.

Technology 111

Technology Blended Learning Mobile Devices Students 111

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Classroom learning is the fundamental mode of education where students gather in a physical space under the guidance of a teacher or instructor to engage in structured learning activities. At its core, classroom learning provides a structured environment conducive to focused study and exploration.

Learning 130

Learning Instructors eLearning Learning Styles 130

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. Students’ short answers are anonymous.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods. Finding case studies these days is easier than ever because of the internet. The cases are for instructors teaching public policy, public administration, and related subjects.

Study 164

Study Teachers Peer Review Instructors 164

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

Context This survey was designed to be administered mid-semester in college-level courses where small class sizes are integral to students individual learning needs and instructors have been given pedagogical training. This assessment activity requires access to anonymized questionnaire software (e.g., Diamond, M.

Feedback 107

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 107

Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2019

recalls a childhood love of mystery novels, piecing together clues and what we might call today active learning. Now, bite-sized digital games and curricular activities are the go-to choice for publishers like HMH, and there are more than 100 Carmen-themed ones online. Notably, the activities aren’t only about geography.

History 166

History Exams Culture Knowledge 166

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

JUNE 22, 2023

Faculty should be able to provide an exceptional active learning environment for our students that helps students achieve success of the desired course and/or program outcomes (Camacho & Conceicao, 2020). Faculty need to start with the basics.

Learning 111

Learning Syllabus Assignments Communication 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

Context This survey was designed to be administered mid-semester in college-level courses where small class sizes are integral to students individual learning needs and instructors have been given pedagogical training. This assessment activity requires access to anonymized questionnaire software (e.g., Diamond, M.

Feedback 95

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 95

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. By incorporating various content formats such as videos, readings, and interactive activities, educators can cater to different learning styles.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It is quite possible to increase the number of seats in a well-designed online class, but for online instructors to build and facilitate student centered courses based on active learning and inclusive pedagogy, there are some important considerations. Is It Live or Is It Internet? Pellizzari, M. link] Fischer, C. Warschauer, M.

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

After all, the original promise of teaching on the internet was to reach remote students who couldn’t easily get to a campus. In fact, the next evolution is facilitating that group work in an intelligent way, assuming people learn well by being in physical and human contact with each other. Active learning means practice.

Lecturing 136

Lecturing Students Faculty Development Collaborative Learning 136

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

That has sparked a burst of activity by teachers at schools and colleges to change their assignments to make them harder to game with this new tech — and hopefully more human in the process. One of his major recommendations: Try a flipped classroom , where students watch lectures via video and spend class time on active learning exercises.

Instructors 148

Instructors Assignments Writing History 148

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. By incorporating various content formats such as videos, readings, and interactive activities, educators can cater to different learning styles.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2023

Faculty should be able to provide an exceptional active learning environment for our students that helps students achieve success of the desired course and/or program outcomes (Camacho & Conceicao, 2020). Faculty need to start with the basics.

Learning 98

Learning Syllabus Assignments Communication 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It is quite possible to increase the number of seats in a well-designed online class, but for online instructors to build and facilitate student centered courses based on active learning and inclusive pedagogy, there are some important considerations. Is It Live or Is It Internet? Pellizzari, M. link] Fischer, C. Warschauer, M.

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2018

Government Accountability Office noted, for example, that while American universities operating in China say they generally experience academic freedom, they nonetheless contend with Internet censorship. Some colleges end up practicing self-censorship so as not to offend their hosts.

Lecturing 87

Lecturing English Internet Culture 87

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Overreliance on AI risks undermining critical thinking; Pritts (2023) warns that tools generating papers may erode analytical skills, echoing SoTL calls for active learning (Davidson, 2021). Access disparitiesunreliable internet or devicesthreaten equitable implementation (Means et al.,

Faculty Development 90

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 90

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Overreliance on AI risks undermining critical thinking; Pritts (2023) warns that tools generating papers may erode analytical skills, echoing SoTL calls for active learning (Davidson, 2021). Access disparitiesunreliable internet or devicesthreaten equitable implementation (Means et al.,

Faculty Development 84

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 84

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

The technologies built by these companies span a wide gamut of buzzwords (adaptive learning, artificial intelligence, gamification) but will be integrated with TAL’s online offerings. Limited Partner, Global Reach. In addition to making direct investments, TAL is also a limited partner in Reach Capital.

Testing 120

Testing Gamification Culture History 120

k12 Online Schools

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Incorporating live polls, quizzes, and breakout sessions encourages active participation and helps maintain student attentiveness. Incorporating live polls, quizzes, and breakout sessions encourages active participation and helps maintain student attentiveness. Is online education sustainable in India for long term?

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Attention Internet Education 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

First, we need to ensure that we are offering strong, evidence-based code instruction beyond the grades where those skills used to be actively taught. When classrooms went online in 2020, the digital divide was amplified showing the gap between students who had, did not have, access to broadband internet and digital tools at home.

Learning 180

Learning Coaching Science Reading 180

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