Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As highlighted in our report—published by Just Equations and the California Education Learning Lab—forward-thinking math departments across the country are implementing promising instructional approaches to make calculus classes more engaging and effective for students from various backgrounds.

STEM 217

STEM Lecturing Math Beliefs 217

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As its name suggests, Engageli aims to foster social interactions among students and instructors. The Minerva Project, which developed its own online “active learning” platform , Forum, to facilitate courses for its students spread across the world, has been selling it to others.

Instructors 157

Instructors Learning Motivation Attention 157

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” I’d send instructors off into virtual classrooms, practically on their own, with little or no support. Sink or swim. million students. “The

Online Learning 153

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 153

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

Instead of hearing only from the same six students, instructors get feedback from many more. This practice helps to keep students engaged, allows them to test their knowledge without impacting their grades , and provides Dr. Perumal with valuable insights into what material students are struggling with. Chickering and Zelda F.

Study 165

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 165

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 151

Authentic Assessment Instructors Textbooks Lecturing 151

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

Core strategies addressed in all programming include the intersectionality of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), trauma-informed pedagogy, clarity, flexibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist pedagogy. Described below are three ways that instructors support student well-being and mental health.

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Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

. — Edson Barton, CEO, YouScience The Science of Reading continues to gain momentum in changing how educators approach reading instruction, particularly in foundational skills for Grades K-3. We see older readers struggle with foundational literacy skills, which are often only taught up until the third grade.

Schools 338

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338

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. 2016, Figlio et al 2013). 2016, Fischer et al. 2016, Fischer et al.

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

It includes a video tool where students can interact with one another, and which allows instructors to break up large classes into small-group discussions of up to 12 students. 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.

Instructors 154

Instructors Schools Lecturing Testing 154

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

The CoderZ professional development program introduces instructors to the concepts of teaching computer science and computational thinking using an online tool. However, they were adding instruction through CoderZ to their STEM learning initiative. CoderZ is an innovative and engaging online learning environment. About CoderZ.

Science 137

Science Teachers Evaluation STEM 137

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Rather than merely agreeing to rules, students actively design them.

Syllabus 103

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 103

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

This new solution will harness this transformative moment by enabling educators with an integrated Khanmigo experience that supports human-driven, technology-enhanced essay feedback and grading, lesson planning and rubric creation. Khanmigo can also help with rubric creation and grading, saving teachers time.

Essay 130

Essay Ethics Instructors Writing 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. Active learning strategies help students take risks and engage deeply with material in a low-pressure environment. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al.,

Plagiarism 116

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 116

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. 2016, Figlio et al 2013). 2016, Fischer et al. 2016, Fischer et al.

Instructors 97

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 97

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 eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Rather than merely agreeing to rules, students actively design them.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 96

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this way, backchannels serve as a formative assessment for instructors to identify ways to improve the delivery and impact of our teaching. Making learning visible We are likely familiar with how regular, low-stakes assessments correlate with improved academic outcomes (Crede & Sotola, 2021). But not just any feedback.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

3D printing also supports inclusion efforts for students of various learning styles and improves collaboration and speaking skills. Jody Britten, a senior associate at the Metiri Group , talked about how 3D technologies and data visualization tools lead to better learning outcomes with EdTech.

STEM 167

STEM Learning Math Learning Styles 167

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2019

The announcement, from The Minerva Project, enters a longstanding debate about whether online education can drastically cut the cost of education by reducing the number of instructors needed to teach. This is not an operation where one person does it. It takes a team." Why cap the system at 400? “It

Lecturing 162

Lecturing Beliefs Attention Participation 162

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Subsequently, instructor facilitated classroom conversations intended to enhance understanding of course content may stagnate and falter. The frame of content engagement can look different based on course, instructor and level of student. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A., H., & Bailey, E. Briggs, W. Sullivan, N., & Towler, 2005).

Instructors 93

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 93

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. The need for exam blueprints In professional veterinary anatomy courses, Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) drive the course structure and assessment strategies. His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 119

Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 119

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

Core strategies addressed in all programming include the intersectionality of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), trauma-informed pedagogy, clarity, flexibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist pedagogy. Described below are three ways that instructors support student well-being and mental health.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 96

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. Faculty developers and instructors can use this framework to harness AI’s potential, ensuring it supports rather than supplants their pedagogical roles.

Faculty Development 88

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 88

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. Active learning strategies help students take risks and engage deeply with material in a low-pressure environment. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al.,

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. The need for exam blueprints In professional veterinary anatomy courses, Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) drive the course structure and assessment strategies. His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 111

Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this way, backchannels serve as a formative assessment for instructors to identify ways to improve the delivery and impact of our teaching. Making learning visible We are likely familiar with how regular, low-stakes assessments correlate with improved academic outcomes (Crede & Sotola, 2021). But not just any feedback.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

Instead of hearing only from the same six students, instructors get feedback from many more. This practice helps to keep students engaged, allows them to test their knowledge without impacting their grades , and provides Dr. Perumal with valuable insights into what material students are struggling with. Chickering and Zelda F.

Study 100

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 100

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Meanwhile, institutions and instructors have been pushed to try new strategies—some of which seem promising. Shifting practices regarding grades may inspire students to take risks and study for the sake of learning. Many faculty and staff members say they feel burned out and demoralized. And college enrollments are down overall.

Lecturing 214

Lecturing Knowledge Instructors Activities 214

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

The shift to emergency remote teaching in 2020 was a challenging time for students and instructors. However, we think that it would be a mistake to abandon the accommodating policies many instructors have adopted.

Student Engagement 94

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 94

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. Faculty developers and instructors can use this framework to harness AI’s potential, ensuring it supports rather than supplants their pedagogical roles.

Faculty Development 75

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 75

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Pre-courses can be an optional activity during the summer (prior to courses offered during the fall semester) or during the winter break intersession (prior to courses offered during the spring semester). Improving a cademic p erformance One main benefit of pre-course implementation is the positive effect on student grades.

Exams 114

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2023

QR codes can be used to share materials with students and to engage students in active learning activities. They provide a quick way to access a webpage that could be the syllabus, a poll, a list of resources, or a shared online space for a brainstorming activity. The exercise could involve recall practice.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

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. Keep in mind that a quiz in that initial window does not have to be graded to have the desired impact. Likewise, any review at the end of class needs to be done by the students, not the instructor.

Learning 92

Learning Language Languages Instructors 92

Edsurge

JULY 23, 2016

Through consistent support and feedback and flexibility in scheduling, the OPEN NH program , run by the Office of Educational Technology at the New Hampshire Department of Education since 2005, offers high-quality, seven-week online professional development courses that focus on content and pedagogical knowledge, and emphasize active learning.

Participation 100

Participation Discussions Instructors Reading 100

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Educative assessments enhance the quality of learning and go beyond audit-ive-type assessment that is generally used for the sole purpose of awarding a grade (Fink, 2003). Educative assessment should be future oriented to improve student learning and have an impact on the student experience beyond the life of the course.

Course Design 60

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 60

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Educative assessments enhance the quality of learning and go beyond audit-ive-type assessment that is generally used for the sole purpose of awarding a grade (Fink, 2003). Educative assessment should be future oriented to improve student learning and have an impact on the student experience beyond the life of the course.

Course Design 58

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 58

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2023

Faculty should be able to provide an exceptional active learning environment for our students that helps students achieve success of the desired course and/or program outcomes (Camacho & Conceicao, 2020). Rubrics for all graded assignments should also be offered to students with clear details of expectations.

Learning 111

Learning Syllabus Assignments Communication 111