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 97

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 97

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. Forming the Arguments.

Art 225

Art Language Languages Plagiarism 225

eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

Instead, students learn from an all-in-one multimedia machine that features full interactivity. Academic studies confirm that interactivity and active learning can greatly enhance student engagement in the classroom. What’s more, both teachers and students seem to enjoy learning better when they use interactive whiteboards.

Technology 293

Technology Instructors Quizzes Disabilities 293

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. link] Borup, J.,

Online Learning 93

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 93

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Quiz gives multiple ways to promote active learning in the classroom and track progress in real time. The total of 400 existing quizzes makes it quick and easy to customize, or educators can create quizzes from scratch or use as-is for turnkey assignments. Enliven lessons with fun fonts and animated buttons.?.

Quizzes 177

Quizzes Education Learning Assignments 177

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.

Teaching 186

Teaching Lecturing Instructors Learning 186

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.

Lecturing 160

Lecturing Learning STEM Instructors 160

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. link] Borup, J.,

Online Learning 78

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 78

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

What if there were more effective ways to get students to not only read it, but to actively engage with it? Many students skip over it because learning management systems (LMS) like Canvas, Blackboard, and D2L now contain everything they need in one place. This makes the syllabus more accessible and interactive for students.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 124

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For years, the global learning platform Kahoot has been growing its foothold in the K-12 space through acquisitions and add-ons to its popular quiz platform. And no, it’s not more quizzes. Kids, to introduce young children to foundational skills and concepts like social-emotional learning, math and reading.

Math 218

Math Reading Quizzes Activities 218

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

MAY 14, 2023

When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently. By applying these techniques, instructors can create interactive videos that are not only captivating but also effective in enhancing student learning.

Instructors 116

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

What if there were more effective ways to get students to not only read it, but to actively engage with it? Many students skip over it because learning management systems (LMS) like Canvas, Blackboard, and D2L now contain everything they need in one place. This makes the syllabus more accessible and interactive for students.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 98

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

, a game-based learning platform that makes learning engaging through interactive quizzes, surveys, and discussions. is widely used in classrooms across the globe to review content, assess understanding, and create a fun, competitive learning environment. Teachers can also use Kahoot! Additionally, Kahoot!

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Today, Robertson’s course consists of 150 to 200 online modules, each of which includes a video presentation , a section from his own book Marketing Fundamentals for Future Professionals , and—coming soon—an active learning exercise. Robertson is also a huge proponent of learning management software.

Curriculum 156

Curriculum Hybrid Courses Lecturing Gamification 156

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. Active learning strategies help students take risks and engage deeply with material in a low-pressure environment. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al.,

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

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 153

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 153

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

The latest Discovery Education platform combines dynamic new tools with the amazing, timely content educators have come to know and love to give all users new ways to seamlessly create exciting and engaging learning activities each day. Among those enhancements are: A new, interactive Quiz tool.

Teachers 130

Teachers Assignments Quizzes Art 130

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

MAY 14, 2023

When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently. By applying these techniques, instructors can create interactive videos that are not only captivating but also effective in enhancing student learning.

Instructors 96

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 96

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. Student response systems take these benefits a step further by helping students visualize their learning within the context of the larger community. Academically? Emotionally?

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Teach Hub

MARCH 4, 2024

Here we’ll dive into strategies to encourage more active participation and examine why participation matters to students and educators. Breaking the Silence To transform a muted classroom into an actively engaged one, you must first understand the barriers that prevent students from participating.

Participation 104

Participation Students Discussions Quizzes 104

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Team Post on EZWrite splits the board into side-by-side workspaces, allowing teams to compete in real-time quizzes and activities. BenQ Boards Increase Teacher Tech Skills and Comfort BenQ Boards are also purpose-built for teachers so that they can provide exciting learning opportunities, starting from the moment they sign on.

Schools 141

Schools Learning Quizzes Lecturing 141

Teach Hub

MARCH 14, 2024

Additionally, focus walls can cater to diverse learning styles , making them a great tool for many students. They support visual learners, auditory learners when linked to podcasts or videos, kinesthetic learners through hands-on interaction, and social learners through group activities and projects centered around the display.

Quizzes 105

Quizzes Learning Styles Learning Lecturing 105

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). This setting typically requires the use of technology, structured activities, and clear organization to manage the diverse needs of a larger audience.

Teaching 82

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 82

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. Active learning strategies help students take risks and engage deeply with material in a low-pressure environment. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al.,

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

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 109

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 109

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 114

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). This setting typically requires the use of technology, structured activities, and clear organization to manage the diverse needs of a larger audience.

Teaching 79

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 79

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 eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

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. Student response systems take these benefits a step further by helping students visualize their learning within the context of the larger community. Academically? Emotionally?

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

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. Assessments play a crucial role, but true learning doesnt come from merely completing them. Lets view the situation from the perspective of a student.

Assignments 103

Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 103

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

One of the key elements of active learning is exerting mental effort to recall information, without relying on notes or other props. But this practice would mark a significant advance in the teaching of ancient languages, since few if any textbooks structure retrieval activities into the learning process.

Learning 92

Learning Language Languages Instructors 92

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. Assessments play a crucial role, but true learning doesnt come from merely completing them. Lets view the situation from the perspective of a student.

Assignments 91

Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 91

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

STEM should be a catalyst for active learning. Wish this wasn’t locked down behind AEA PD Online (with quizzes!) We need to do a better job of attaching learning standards to our STEM activities – we want to see learning progression occurring. Kim Reynolds & Mary Andringa.

STEM 94

STEM Interdisciplinary Quizzes Math 94

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 70

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 70

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These assessments can include quizzes, minute papers, surveys, and other methods to track student progress (Zakrajsek, 2016). Finally, the instructor will plan learning activities and instructions (McTighe & Wiggins, 2012). Designing a new course using the backwards design approach can be intimidating.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52