Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2023

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. EdSurge: How would you describe the CoolThink curriculum adoption for your school?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Community-based learning encourages students to find and solve local issues. And the related place-based learning sees students explore the history and culture of their own region. The concepts inherent to active learning are not new. Many schools are still wedded to the test scores, drill and kill.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

The days of standing in front of the classroom and “lecturing” are long gone. Video is also proving to have solid results when it comes to learning outcomes—from higher test scores to increased engagement with learning materials to increased comprehension.

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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.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 25, 2023

2016) depict co-creation in learning and teaching as an activity involving staff and student collaborative work to create parts of the curriculum and pedagogical approaches. A Model of Active Student Participation in Curriculum Design: Exploring Desirability and Possibility. Bovill et al., In Rust, C. Healey, Mick.,

Discussions 115

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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).

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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Far too many distance learning discussions in the spring began with identifying digital tools. What are we going to use for curriculum? How might we preserve the humanity of learning in an environment that threatens to dehumanize it? But the reality is that this type of screen time isn’t as active as it could be.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

What's more, as students increasingly use devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets in the classroom, schools have had to adapt to find the best way to integrate that technology into the curriculum. Tables and chairs can be easily assembled for a group activity, or separated for a lecture-style class.

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Textbooks Lecturing English Internet 115

Edsurge

MAY 4, 2017

lecture alone doesn’t work). In addition to intervention programs, which are largely run by researchers and dissociated with curriculum, a few colleges have begun to create courses that directly incorporate SEL content. Widener University has a. What’s the Future of College SEL?

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

Last year, the company began selling its online curriculum and technology platform, called Forum , to other educational institutions. He says Forum is designed to support an “active-learning” pedagogical approach where an instructor (or a TA) engages every student and provides timely feedback.

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Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Keywords: Curriculum Redesign, Course Design, New Teacher Background Imagine you are a new instructor whose supervisor has just asked you to take over a course from a retiring colleague in the upcoming academic year. This may involve lectures, active learning activities, or group work to disseminate information and student learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

As Crisp said, “New degree programs should honor the knowledge and skill students bring to the table by eliminating lectures over content that is repetitive from other courses or life experiences.”. This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

First, students quickly become accustomed to my knack for active learning techniques. Finally, I have noticed stronger class cohesion with students actively volunteering, responding to questions, and actively engaging in group work. or “If you are walking out on a stage, what background music is playing?”

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Faculty Focus

MAY 25, 2023

2016) depict co-creation in learning and teaching as an activity involving staff and student collaborative work to create parts of the curriculum and pedagogical approaches. A Model of Active Student Participation in Curriculum Design: Exploring Desirability and Possibility. Bovill et al., In Rust, C. Healey, Mick.,

Discussions 95

Discussions Reading Instructors Lecturing 95

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Tools and techniques in education encompass myriad resources and methodologies essential for effective teaching and learning. Textbooks provide structured content aligned with curriculum standards, while whiteboards facilitate visual representation of concepts.

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

First, students quickly become accustomed to my knack for active learning techniques. Finally, I have noticed stronger class cohesion with students actively volunteering, responding to questions, and actively engaging in group work. or “If you are walking out on a stage, what background music is playing?”

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Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 110

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Following defined student learning outcomes in a pre-course ensures alignment with the main course objectives, providing clarity, focus, and relevance to the content covered. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex. McNulty, Margaret A., and Michelle D.

Exams 114

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

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. Two Forms of Curriculum in Higher Education There are two forms of curriculum in higher education.

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Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 60

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. Two Forms of Curriculum in Higher Education There are two forms of curriculum in higher education.

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Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 59

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2018

In fact, they both took the unusual step of actually going out and starting completely new colleges, with new models of curriculum and services. The goal at Wayfinding, in a nutshell, is to flip the curriculum to put the focus on helping students find out what they want to do with their lives, and the academics are underneath that.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2017

Don’t even think of lecturing to these college students. The 14 students who just finished up the spring session of EdSurge Independent want something more active, and they want to have a voice as colleges rethink how they teach and support people on their campuses. In no sense does anybody learn well from a lecture.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

At its core, classroom learning provides a structured environment conducive to focused study and exploration. Within this setting, instructors deliver curriculum content through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional methods tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

Asynchronous learning modules and video tutorials can provide learners with the flexibility to choose the pace and timing of their learning. Furthermore, videos can enhance the learning experience by providing visual and auditory explanations of complex concepts. Here are a few key suggestions to make the course more accessible.

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

Asynchronous learning modules and video tutorials can provide learners with the flexibility to choose the pace and timing of their learning. Furthermore, videos can enhance the learning experience by providing visual and auditory explanations of complex concepts. Here are a few key suggestions to make the course more accessible.

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

Welcome to the Hidden Curriculum of the Internet We often imagine learning as something that happens within school walls, books opened, teachers talking, students taking notes. This is the hidden curriculum of the internet, which aids online learning. This is informal learning. Bottom line?

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Online Learning Lecturing Learning Textbooks 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Following defined student learning outcomes in a pre-course ensures alignment with the main course objectives, providing clarity, focus, and relevance to the content covered. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex. McNulty, Margaret A., and Michelle D.

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Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 70

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Thats why success in online learning doesnt just rely on intelligence or curriculum. Start with small daily goals like finishing a video lecture or solving five math problems. Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive.

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Study Online Learning Learning Motivation 52

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration.

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