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 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

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 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

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 290

Technology Instructors Quizzes Disabilities 290

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.

Quizzes 174

Quizzes Education Learning Assignments 174

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 But a lot of learning happens because of the fact that we all make mistakes.”

Lecturing 161

Lecturing Learning STEM Instructors 161

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

MARCH 27, 2025

Every semester, a student hoping to “earn their desired grade” approaches me at the last minute, asking to make up all their missed assignments. Basically, they hadnt even tried to complete assignments. or I am sure I can get all these assignments done before finals week. You know the requests: I know this already.

Assignments 105

Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 105

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Google Classroom is part of the broader Google Workspace for Education suite, offering a range of tools like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, all integrated to support learning in a seamless digital environment. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semesters expectations, assignments, and deadlines. Do polling questions using apps like PollEverywhere, Mentimeter and my favorite, Slido, to create interactive quizzes about key syllabus details. Newton, S. Roberto, M.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 124

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Random House. Freeman, S.,

Plagiarism 120

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 120

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 97

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 97

Faculty Focus

MARCH 27, 2025

Every semester, a student hoping to “earn their desired grade” approaches me at the last minute, asking to make up all their missed assignments. Basically, they hadnt even tried to complete assignments. or I am sure I can get all these assignments done before finals week. You know the requests: I know this already.

Assignments 93

Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 93

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

The platform’s new Quiz tool provides multiple ways for teachers to promote active learning in the classroom and track student progress in real-time. In addition, more than 1500 ready-to-use instructional activities for all subjects are available through the Discovery Education platform.

Teachers 130

Teachers Assignments Quizzes Art 130

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Hill conceded that while “it’s not sexy and is often bashed, without it, students can’t get their grades or find their assignments.” Just like lectures on campus, they fail to engage students in active learning, a likely reason retention rates tend to be depressingly poor, with about 85 to 90 percent exiting pretty soon after they sign-on.

Online Learning 156

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 156

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semesters expectations, assignments, and deadlines. Do polling questions using apps like PollEverywhere, Mentimeter and my favorite, Slido, to create interactive quizzes about key syllabus details. Newton, S. Roberto, M.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Random House. Freeman, S.,

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

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.

Online Learning 95

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 95

Teach Hub

MARCH 14, 2024

You can also add quizzes or polls that are related to your content. Interactive focus walls make for a more active learning experience that can help deepen the learning process. Include apps that complement your objectives or multimedia elements, such as videos, sound clips, or interactive quizzes.

Quizzes 105

Quizzes Learning Learning Styles Lecturing 105

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. 2006; Saxena et al.,

Laboratory 124

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 124

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

The trick is to give students license to interrupt when an important question or comment arises or assign specific individuals to monitor the discussion and check-in periodically. Beyond creating a more informal learning environment, back channels serve another important function: They shine a light on our assumptions and misconceptions.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

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. 2006; Saxena et al.,

Laboratory 110

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 110

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.

Online Learning 80

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 80

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, starting each session with a shared activity, like a case-based discussion or a live poll, ensures that all students participate actively from the outset, regardless of location (Beatty, 2019). Building a sense of community across campuses is crucial (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).

Teaching 85

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 85

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

The trick is to give students license to interrupt when an important question or comment arises or assign specific individuals to monitor the discussion and check-in periodically. Beyond creating a more informal learning environment, back channels serve another important function: They shine a light on our assumptions and misconceptions.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, starting each session with a shared activity, like a case-based discussion or a live poll, ensures that all students participate actively from the outset, regardless of location (Beatty, 2019). Building a sense of community across campuses is crucial (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).

Teaching 82

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 82

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This activity promotes active participation, peer collaboration, and critical thinking. Another example is the use of educational games or quizzes to reinforce concepts and assess understanding. Additionally, classroom learning offers structure and accountability, helping students develop discipline and time management skills.

Learning 130

Learning Instructors eLearning Learning Styles 130

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

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Schedule fixed blocks for classes, assignments, revision, and breaks. Wind down the day by reviewing what was learned or planning for tomorrow. Weekly goals might involve submitting assignments or completing a unit. It means assigning specific time slots to specific tasks, reducing the mental load of deciding what to do next.

Study 52

Study Online Learning Learning Motivation 52