Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2023

In my work supporting faculty, I have learned that professors always appreciate strategies to make their teaching more efficient. Many times, learning a new educational technology tool is time-consuming. In this case, I am proposing using technology that we already use in our daily lives and applying it to our classrooms.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

Given that today’s students are digital natives , it makes sense for schools to invest in modern educational technology such as interactive whiteboards. After all, these students likely learned their ABCs and 123s using their parents’ smartphones or tablets. As of 2023, 92 percent of K-12 schools in the U.S.

Technology 294

Technology Instructors Quizzes Disabilities 294

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They need tools that are easy to use, support active learning, and can accommodate the needs of diverse learners. And, unless yours is a very fortunate system, technology staff hasn’t increased at a rate commensurate with the reliance on, and the complexity of, technology that supports school operation and education of students.

Questions 316

Questions Curriculum Coaching Communication 316

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

GoGuardian’s research team recently conducted a survey of educators from 40 countries to gather insights about the instructional practices that drive student engagement. Responses revealed that, when it comes to engagement, teachers value learning experiences that address the whole child—creatively, cognitively and emotionally.

Learning Outcomes 217

Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

It’s not about the video capture itself, but the ability to use that dynamic technology to capture very complex, live, real-time interactions—moments in the classroom, you could say—and extend them. How does your platform boost interactivity and student engagement, specifically? Source: Echo360. Chickering and Zelda F.

Study 165

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 165

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The study — which involved 811 undergraduate students at Florida International University, a large public university in Miami — is perhaps the biggest randomized study of active learning methods in calculus, says Laird Kramer, a physicist at the university and one of the study’s authors.

Instructors 200

Instructors Lecturing STEM Study 200

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators from various parts of the world get together to connect, gain knowledge, and improve their craft while becoming familiar with new advances in education technology.

STEM 232

STEM English Achievement Distance Learning 232

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Active and Responsive Learning. An active learning model promotes deep cognitive engagement and opportunities to practice while remaining responsive to individual learning needs. Feedback from experts and peers is essential for an active and practice-rich professional learning model.

Learning 200

Learning Coaching Feedback Distance Learning 200

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 184

Teaching Lecturing Instructors Learning 184

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

To assist the professional development process for both teachers and IT professionals, Digital Promise, in conjunction with Google , has established a new program called the Dynamic Learning Project to help introduce new education technology into the classroom. . 5 Key Points of Professional Development.

Technology 167

Technology Teachers Coaching Teaching Methods 167

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. As we look ahead to the future in edtech, we see an industry marked by significant change and stubborn challenges.

Authentic Assessment 156

Authentic Assessment Instructors Textbooks Lecturing 156

Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2021

At the Institute for Teaching and Leading , a professional learning organization that I co-founded, many of our partner districts are focused less on deficits and more on active learning, which we call the asset-based mindset.

Math 217

Math Learning Schools Failure 217

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2020

So goes the origin story of many education startups born this year, like ClassEDU, which raised $16 million to put some oomph in Zoom classrooms. It was started by one of the co-founders of Blackboard, now a household name in education technology. But they are not done with higher education yet.

Instructors 161

Instructors Learning Motivation Attention 161

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. For many university students, participating in an online math course brings about the distressing emotions of a monumental chore. Online Learning, 27(1), 263-291. Gierdowski,D.

Online Learning 97

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 97

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Here, students engage with instructional content, such as pre-recorded lectures or readings, at home, freeing up class time for interactive activities, discussions, and hands-on exercises. However, one approach consistently hailed for its efficacy is the use of active learning strategies.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

Both manufacturers and educators are leveraging the benefits of 3D printers in education. 3D modeling and printers can bring almost any educational concept to life, while building practical skills such as problem-solving, creative coding and design. 3D Printing Engages Students. by Erika Gimbel. by Erika Gimbel.

STEM 167

STEM Learning Math Learning Styles 167

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

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

–Jessica Campos, Instructional Technology Coach, Mesquite Independent School District In the 2024 to 2025 school year, districts will be asking more questions about evidence of impact when they’re evaluating and selecting education technology solutions. Schenker, Ed.D.,

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

Eighty-one percent of the educators in PwC’s survey said they’d like to have the flexibility to be released from traditional classroom duties to attend training , a strategy that research suggests could increase the effectiveness of in-person instruction. Joe Marquez is a K–12 Education Strategist with CDW•G.

Coaching 148

Coaching Participation Skills Collaborative Learning 148

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. For many university students, participating in an online math course brings about the distressing emotions of a monumental chore. Online Learning, 27(1), 263-291. Gierdowski,D.

Online Learning 89

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 89

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Level Up Los Angeles represents an inclusive, districtwide initiative aimed at integrating esports into educational contexts, utilizing platforms that support collaborative and creative learning.

STEM 196

STEM Learning Science Learning Outcomes 196

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Live lecture classes are back at most colleges after COVID-19 disruptions, but student engagement often hasn’t returned to normal. Active Learning Strategies I still had one more class to go on my visit. And so what can we do when we are together in this way that we couldn't do before?

Instructors 213

Instructors Lecturing Students Textbooks 213

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2020

In July 2019, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and SXSW EDU issued a challenge to the edtech world: Design an Alexa skill to transform education. We’ve been amazed by the creativity and impact of the ideas that education technology companies submitted for this challenge! Audrey Bierly, AWS Developers across the U.S.

Skills 147

Skills Students Critical Thinking Questions 147

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

It’s not about the video capture itself, but the ability to use that dynamic technology to capture very complex, live, real-time interactions—moments in the classroom, you could say—and extend them. How does your platform boost interactivity and student engagement, specifically? Source: Echo360. Chickering and Zelda F.

Study 100

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 100

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The 2021-22 school year presented new opportunities for Hess as the elementary school was renovated over the summer and every learning space was updated to active learning environments. Teachers were very appreciative to have more flexibility and are seeing an increase in student engagement and participation.

Education 269

Education Exams Motivation Elementary School 269

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Manipulatives, such as counting blocks and science kits, offer hands-on learning experiences that reinforce abstract concepts. Furthermore, educational technology has become increasingly prevalent in classrooms, with tools like interactive displays, educational software, and online platforms.

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

By using video, teachers can keep students engaged in new and innovative ways. 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.

Teaching 160

Teaching Teaching Methods Lecturing Special Education 160

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Intentional course design, it turns out, emphasizes many of the very same things that support student well-being (Slavin, Schindler, & Chibnall, 2014). We Can’t Always Measure What Matters: Revealing Opportunities to Enhance Online Student Engagement Through Pedagogical Care. References Burke, K., Hrynowski, Z., Connel, J.P.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

Robert Talbert: I have a lot of concerns about the safety of students, the safety of faculty, especially some faculty who are in high-risk situations. In the mathematics department, we're very committed to active learning. We basically start with active learning and work our way backward from there.

Lecturing 176

Lecturing Instructors Communication Questions 176

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Dear Bonni, You have shared often about active learning strategies and the impact they have on student learning. What about when you have 50-60 students in a class? The big challenge of large classes is keeping students engaged. But such engagement is not just an issue in big classes.

Learning 164

Learning Students Assignments Participation 164

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

I recommend making use of a timer, having an established end in mind for each class session, erring on the side of student engagement versus “covering the material,” having plans for extending the learning if activities are shorter than planned and leaving room for metacognition, meaning, leave time to talk about the learning process.

Lecturing 190

Lecturing Attention Questions Study 190

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

When Jenny Billings piloted a digital textbook class and saw an immediate increase in engagement and retention after just one semester, she thought it must be a fluke. In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention.

Textbooks 120

Textbooks Lecturing English Internet 120

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Intentional course design, it turns out, emphasizes many of the very same things that support student well-being (Slavin, Schindler, & Chibnall, 2014). We Can’t Always Measure What Matters: Revealing Opportunities to Enhance Online Student Engagement Through Pedagogical Care. References Burke, K., Hrynowski, Z., Connel, J.P.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Such changes in approaches in individual classrooms have ripple effects in school culture—student engagement ignites and student ownership of learning expands. Learn more about the PLI and hear Ryan Fernandez’s story at Edsurge’s Fusion conference. The New Kids on the Block Program.

Teachers 144

Teachers Learning Math Participation 144

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2019

Use active learning techniques. Pepper your discussions with topics that meet outcomes but also can garner student interest,” tweeted JJ Johnson. done in class), videos, or other artifacts (research, cases) that students study, but also build an ongoing conversation by posting authentic replies,” advised Arnold.

Failure 140

Failure Instructors Discussions Culture 140

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Faculty unease is notable: 54% prefer fully in-person instruction, citing discomfort with digital mediation (Barnes & Noble Education, 2022). Overreliance on AI risks undermining critical thinking; Pritts (2023) warns that tools generating papers may erode analytical skills, echoing SoTL calls for active learning (Davidson, 2021).

Faculty Development 92

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 92

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Faculty unease is notable: 54% prefer fully in-person instruction, citing discomfort with digital mediation (Barnes & Noble Education, 2022). Overreliance on AI risks undermining critical thinking; Pritts (2023) warns that tools generating papers may erode analytical skills, echoing SoTL calls for active learning (Davidson, 2021).

Faculty Development 89

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 89