EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. PRODUCT REVIEW: Dremel DigiLab 3D45 3D printer offers simple and speedy creation. 3D Printing Engages Students.

STEM 167

STEM Learning Math Learning Styles 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Studies have suggested that these tools, which allow students to respond in real time to questions provided by an instructor, can improve student learning. If used thoughtfully, we’ve seen that CRSs can help facilitate active learning in a classroom. C) Ask students “Please discuss your answer with a neighbor.”

Instructors 144

Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Course Design Discussions 144

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Adding small activities for engagement. In addition to mid-semester check-in techniques, I try to incorporate at least one low stake active learning strategy instead of direct teaching. There are many instructional strategies that engage students to become active learners (e.g.,

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 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. read the study. 2016, Figlio et al 2013). 2016, Fischer et al.

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

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

JANUARY 13, 2017

A few trees were saved, but courses weren’t any smarter. So if automation and interactivity differentiate a smart phone from a phone, what makes a course “smart”? What attributes of course design and applications of technology transform outcomes and impact, as opposed to gratuitous investment in technology for technology’s sake?

Multiple Choice Questions 127

Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 127

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The greater the access to higher education, the more dynamic a curriculum must be to effectively and equitably educate and elevate the learning experiences of all students. Many professors may not be familiar with, A self-directed guide to designing courses for significant learning , a resource designed to do just what it says.

Course Design 64

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 64

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. Random House.

Plagiarism 122

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 122

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

The greater the access to higher education, the more dynamic a curriculum must be to effectively and equitably educate and elevate the learning experiences of all students. Many professors may not be familiar with, A self-directed guide to designing courses for significant learning , a resource designed to do just what it says.

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements. It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences. These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2016

case studies and articles I had purchased over the years). The collaboration allowed the bookstore access to the library’s online catalog to see which materials in faculty’s course packs were readily available in library journals. Engage: As an instructional designer, I see the next step as a form of active learning.

Textbooks 119

Textbooks Syllabus Course Design Communication 119

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements. It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences. These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

According to a qualitative study investigating the experiences of interdisciplinary healthcare professionals caring for patients experiencing auditory hallucinations, participants’ lack of comprehension was seen as a clinical concern, and they had low trust in their ability to provide this population with high-quality treatment (Kramarz et al.

Culture 111

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Extensive analysis of student perception data was conducted and found a generally positive reception, with a majority of students strongly advocating for the pre-course’s availability to future cohorts (Hansen, Basel, & Malreddy, under review). His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

According to a qualitative study investigating the experiences of interdisciplinary healthcare professionals caring for patients experiencing auditory hallucinations, participants’ lack of comprehension was seen as a clinical concern, and they had low trust in their ability to provide this population with high-quality treatment (Kramarz et al.

Culture 105

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partners in their education. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. Random House.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

To prepare for this important day, the usual course preparation and design is required, including an easy-to-digest syllabus, a comprehensive semester plan with a detailed overview of assessments, and inclusive policies and procedures. First, students quickly become accustomed to my knack for active learning techniques.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

To prepare for this important day, the usual course preparation and design is required, including an easy-to-digest syllabus, a comprehensive semester plan with a detailed overview of assessments, and inclusive policies and procedures. First, students quickly become accustomed to my knack for active learning techniques.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 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). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

Teaching 91

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 91

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). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

Teaching 87

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Recent studies in the Science of Teaching and Learning suggest four strategies for information acquisition that markedly improve learning facts and vocabulary. One of the key elements of active learning is exerting mental effort to recall information, without relying on notes or other props. 2021).

Learning 92

Learning Languages Language Instructors 92

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Drawing on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), it argues that AI can enhance accessibility and efficiency while preserving the human essence of education. A case study from a California community college illustrates these principles in action. The SCC case study illustrates this balance in practice.

Faculty Development 91

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 91

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Drawing on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), it argues that AI can enhance accessibility and efficiency while preserving the human essence of education. A case study from a California community college illustrates these principles in action. The SCC case study illustrates this balance in practice.

Faculty Development 86

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 86

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Extensive analysis of student perception data was conducted and found a generally positive reception, with a majority of students strongly advocating for the pre-course’s availability to future cohorts (Hansen, Basel, & Malreddy, under review). His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 75

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 75

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course. Understanding by design framework.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

2016); however, the model should be accompanied by a course design that applies the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to augment accessibility. In turn, student attendance increases learning (Abdelmalak & Parra, 2016). Integrating UDL within a HyFlex model.

Universal Design 116

Universal Design Course Design Learning Syllabus 116