eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Our most recent white paper, Exploring the Data: A Comprehensive Review of Research on Probeware and Three-Dimensional Teaching , explores the latest research that highlights how probeware supports active, student-driven learning. Here are five ways probeware, such as Vernier sensors, supports the 3D learning framework.

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Science Mobile Devices Teaching STEM 317

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Mike Silagadze, who in 2009 co-founded Top Hat , a provider of digital courseware and textbooks for higher education, will be stepping away from the role on March 15 after serving as CEO for over a decade. It acquired the higher-ed business of Nelson, one of Canada’s biggest textbook publishers, along with two smaller U.S.-based

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Textbooks Instructors Active Learning Activities 184

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This is why Savvas delivers learning solutions that are powered by adaptive technology, enabling educators to easily tailor instruction to address each student’s learning needs, interests, and abilities.”. Personalized Learning Experiences That Engage and Motivate Students. Data-Informed, Differentiated Instruction Made Easy.

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Textbooks Education Math Learning 242

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Making Learning Active Students, in particular, seem sold on the upsides of techniques they encountered during online learning. Students greatly favored hybrid options, and they preferred digital course materials over print textbooks. Each week, I’d assign several lectures I’d recorded earlier on video.

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Teaching Lecturing Blended Courses Instructors 218

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. One effective teaching technique within active learning is problem-based learning (PBL).

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2022

Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. Kindle –read ebooks, newspapers, magazines, textbooks and PDFs on an easy-to-use interface. Find more about here at the American Library Association. Aesop for Children –collection of fables. Bookopolis –focused on student reading.

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Textbooks Internet Reading Language 157

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2016

.—$20,000 dollars of student debt, 14 months, one thesis, two internships, $1,500 dollars worth of textbooks, and countless sleepless nights later and I finally earned those two little letters following my name. Open Textbooks. Educate our librarians, faculty members and students about textbook alternatives such as open.

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Textbooks Syllabus Course Design Communication 126

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning tools like textbooks and whiteboards to innovative techniques such as flipped classrooms and educational software, these resources aim to optimize educational outcomes and engage students effectively. What are tools and techniques in education?

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

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

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

And I was like, ‘But I've been here the whole time, and I've actively paid attention and done it.’ Active Learning Strategies I still had one more class to go on my visit. I did have the experience—I think it was last year—with a professor who got slides from a textbook,” said Channon.

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Instructors Lecturing Students Textbooks 213

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

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 165

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 165

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

In the early days of "course cartridges”—an LMS feature that allowed instructors to plug published content right into their courses—online courses were essentially digitized versions of static (textbook) content. Smart courses aren’t just about simple plug and play or digitized textbook content. Emphasize Learning-by-Doing.

Multiple Choice Questions 138

Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 138

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, a professor might have to toggle between a learning management system ( LMS) for grading, an e-reader that delivers the textbook, a platform used to present information in class, an app that helps with student participation and a homework solution for out-of-class assignments.

Authentic Assessment 157

Authentic Assessment Instructors Textbooks Lecturing 157

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

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. Kindle read ebooks, newspapers, magazines, textbooks and PDFs on an easy-to-use interface.

Reading 108

Reading Textbooks Internet Intelligence 108

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

His choice: modular learning. In this system, students choose from a menu of content delivery options (textbook, downloadable study guides, lectures) and interaction options (in-person or online). Activities —These are interactive exercises tied to specific topics. See sidebar, “Robertson’s Content Options for Hybrid Courses.”)

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Curriculum Hybrid Courses Lecturing Gamification 157

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

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

Learning 130

Learning Instructors eLearning Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

As the lazy days of summer start to dwindle, it’s time to trade in beach reads for textbooks and flip-flops for sensible shoes. When asked if they were using AI to support academic activities, the majority of faculty who responded stated they did not use AI to support academic activities. But fear not!

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Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 119

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Active learning: Engage in active learning techniques such as participating in class discussions, asking questions, and seeking clarification on challenging topics. Actively reviewing and summarizing lecture notes, textbooks, and supplementary materials will deepen understanding and retention.

Failure 98

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Active learning: Engage in active learning techniques such as participating in class discussions, asking questions, and seeking clarification on challenging topics. Actively reviewing and summarizing lecture notes, textbooks, and supplementary materials will deepen understanding and retention.

Failure 98

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 98

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 101

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 101

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.

Lecturing 78

Lecturing Attention Textbooks Exams 78

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

As the lazy days of summer start to dwindle, it’s time to trade in beach reads for textbooks and flip-flops for sensible shoes. When asked if they were using AI to support academic activities, the majority of faculty who responded stated they did not use AI to support academic activities. But fear not!

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Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 111

Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2019

That makes it especially valuable to an education company like HMH, which is best known among teachers and students as a textbook publisher. recalls a childhood love of mystery novels, piecing together clues and what we might call today active learning. Notably, the activities aren’t only about geography.

History 166

History Exams Culture Knowledge 166

Edsurge

JULY 3, 2017

The mission of the OLC DLIAwards is to discover student-centered active learning solutions that advance the world of digital learning for all students,” says Kathleen Ives, the CEO and executive director of the Online Learning Consortium. 2016 Faculty-Led Team Awards.

Math 131

Math Instructors Testing Feedback 131

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The assignment created a bridge between academia and business (Rohm, 2019), and emphasized active learning by requiring students to develop a style guide (“Sprout Social”, 2024) and use GenAi tools such as ChatGPT, an AI tool owned by Open AI, to generate social media content for a real business.

Teaching 111

Teaching Ethics Assignments Students 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The assignment created a bridge between academia and business (Rohm, 2019), and emphasized active learning by requiring students to develop a style guide (“Sprout Social”, 2024) and use GenAi tools such as ChatGPT, an AI tool owned by Open AI, to generate social media content for a real business.

Teaching 109

Teaching Ethics Assignments Students 109

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

STEM should be a catalyst for active learning. We need to do a better job of attaching learning standards to our STEM activities – we want to see learning progression occurring. Here are my notes from today’s 2015 Iowa STEM Summit … Welcome , Lt. Kim Reynolds & Mary Andringa.

STEM 94

STEM Interdisciplinary Quizzes Math 94

k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

The catchy format, music, and visual effects activate episodic memory, helping information stick better than a dry textbook paragraph. Algorithms, Influencers, and the New Learning Ecosystem In the age of digital media, one major question arises: Who decides what students learn? And guess what? To question it.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Textbooks 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Add short breaks to reset the brain and longer breaks for meals and screen-free activities. Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. Real learning happens when the student engages with the material. Technology plays a dual role.

Study 52

Study Online Learning Learning Motivation 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Social learning via social media builds teamwork, accountability, and shared responsibility for outcomes. Turning Passive Scrolling into Active Learning One of the biggest concerns parents and teachers have is passive scrolling, endless swiping with little value. But educators are flipping the script.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Ethics Education Learning 52

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

It has also come up with plenty of clever ways to keep costs low, such as relying on free or low-cost open educational resources rather than costly commercial textbooks. Does ‘Flipped Learning’ Work? Should more colleges adopt the methods of this free university? A New Analysis Dives Into the Research By Jeffrey R.

Exams 174

Exams Education Essay Lecturing 174

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2024

Kindle –read ebooks, newspapers, magazines, textbooks and PDFs on an easy-to-use interface. International Library Internet Archive — Internet Archive offers over 12,000,000 freely downloadable books and texts. There is also a collection of 550,000 modern eBooks that may be borrowed by anyone with a free archive.org account.

Reading 167

Reading Textbooks Internet Intelligence 167

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2023

Immediate feedback is a successful engagement strategy that promotes active learning and fosters a supportive, inclusive classroom, especially when used with low stakes assignments or to gauge transfer of knowledge (Epstein & Brosvic, 2002, Goldstein & Wallis, 2015).

Instructors 98

Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Internet Participation 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2023

Immediate feedback is a successful engagement strategy that promotes active learning and fosters a supportive, inclusive classroom, especially when used with low stakes assignments or to gauge transfer of knowledge (Epstein & Brosvic, 2002, Goldstein & Wallis, 2015).

Instructors 98

Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Internet Participation 98