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Self-Checking Student Work to the Rescue!

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Self-checking student work is any assignment, activity, or practice task that allows students to verify their answers independentlyeither during or after completing the task. When students can see their mistakes, fix them, and understand why something is incorrect, they’re actively learning. Start small.

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How to Make Online Learning More Engaging and Effective for Students

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There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students. Why Online Student Engagement Matters Online learning offers a host of unique opportunities that empower students to learn in ways that work best for them.

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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

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At least, that’s according to a randomized study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. The study, which occurred over three semesters, randomly assigned students to either learning through lectures, the old-school way, or through “active” calculus instruction that emphasizes student engagement.

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Not Just About Students: The Importance of Personalizing Learning for Teachers

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The target goals were to provide project-based, blended learning opportunities for teaching staff to—first off—gain tools which are useful when incorporating technology in the classroom. Specifically, this looked like: Establishing definitions and elements of Project/Problem Based Learning and Authentic, Active Learning Experiences.

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New Certification Rewards Education Products Backed by Research

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To earn a certification, companies needed to prove that their product meets this threshold: “Research about how people learn is core to the theoretical framework that drives product design and evident throughout the product. The product team shares the research behind the design publicly.”

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Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers

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They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods. For educators in pursuit of enhancing their teaching methods, numerous high-quality, open-source, peer-reviewed resources are available online.

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Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students

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Teaching example: In one of my recent courses, I included a “workshop day” for students to peer review each other’s drafts of case conceptualizations. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Random House. Freeman, S.,