Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

How can I best support students with very poor writing skills when the class is not one specifically focused on writing? I'm already encouraging them to use the Writing Center and giving feedback that highlights one or two specific grammar/ clarity issues to focus on. The engine of learning is labor." Washington Tacoma.

Writing 155

Writing Skills Teaching Essay 155

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

In fact, many college instructors have been downright grumpy about having been thrown into a new teaching format. 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 186

Teaching Lecturing Instructors Learning 186

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We formed a committee of stakeholders that included district administrators, site principals, classroom teachers, and other individuals focused on creating more “active” learning spaces. Based on specific grade levels, those kits of parts were designed to support active learning and engagement in the classroom.

Learning Spaces 267

Learning Spaces Learning Elementary School Elementary School 267

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

Whether you are considering redesigning an entire course, enhancing current in-class activities, or incorporating a more interactive approach to what you are already doing, active learning strategies offer a variety of options that are relevant across all levels and disciplines.

Active Learning 97

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 97

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Cost and ease of use won’t matter much if students and instructors won’t be bothered to learn how to use a device. They can effectively serve three different roles: writing instrument, video output display, and multimedia player. Interactive whiteboards also encourage active learning.

Schools 277

Schools Instructors Internet Testing 277

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods. If you want to use published cases instead of writing one, this article will give you a list of online resources, as well as several guides for case method teaching.

Study 163

Study Teachers Peer Review Instructors 163

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. What if there were more effective ways to get students to not only read it, but to actively engage with it? The syllabus as a tool for learner-centered learning.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 124

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

What do you think is important for an instructor to do when using classroom response systems (polling software or clickers)? Studies have suggested that these tools, which allow students to respond in real time to questions provided by an instructor, can improve student learning. Select all that apply. What’s the consequence?

Instructors 140

Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Course Design Discussions 140

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

It’s a game-changing shift,” says Marc Watkins, a lecturer of writing and rhetoric at the University of Mississippi and director of the university’s AI Summer Institute for Teachers of Writing. Meyer worries that such tools are being overhyped, and that they may have limited effectiveness in classrooms.

Lecturing 216

Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

That has led him to promote active learning — and to look for better ways to evaluate teaching. With declining student math scores and “math wars” waging over instruction this year, EdSurge headed over to Harvard to observe instructors at work trying to update the calculus curriculum. Will the ideas catch on?

Exams 147

Exams Essay Reading STEM 147

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). Write each question so it can receive its own response.

Feedback 102

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 102

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

In a world filled with intelligent agents and easily-accessed answers, the need for tools that guide, enhance and support active learning is critical. Initially focusing on student writing, Instructure and Khan Academy aim to support students and their learning through Khanmigo’s tutoring capabilities.

Essay 130

Essay Ethics Instructors Writing 130

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Zheng (2022) defines a microlecture as “a short video, usually produced by the instructor, that explains a single key concept or a specific skill.” Second, microlectures are personal (that is, they convey a sense of “instructor presence”). a reflection, quiz, writing exercise, or note taking activity).

Instructors 131

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 131

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. What if there were more effective ways to get students to not only read it, but to actively engage with it? The syllabus as a tool for learner-centered learning.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

To add ineffective notetaking to lower content knowledge, fewer opportunities to practice skills in writing and speaking, and, for some, a return to in-person learning after lengthy time spent in online classrooms, presents an even greater hindrance to student learning and success. This, too, is a matter of debate (e.g.

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Writing Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

To add ineffective notetaking to lower content knowledge, fewer opportunities to practice skills in writing and speaking, and, for some, a return to in-person learning after lengthy time spent in online classrooms, presents an even greater hindrance to student learning and success. This, too, is a matter of debate (e.g.

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Writing Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). Write each question so it can receive its own response.

Feedback 90

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 90

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. In addition to a heavy writing component, there is also a heavy reading component.

Instructors 94

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 94

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. Be clear and specific: Write prompts and questions that are clear and straightforward. Write this at a college-level reading level, by a student who has a garden.

Communication 135

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

These brief moments set the stage for active learning, focus, trust, and shaping the atmosphere of the entire session. These crucial minutes set the tone, influencing how students perceive the class, their peers, and their role within the learning environment. Consider the First Five Minutes from the students perspective.

Interdisciplinary 110

Interdisciplinary Activities Active Learning Participation 110

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Oftentimes, students form judgements about their courses and their instructors within the opening minutes of class (Roberto, 2021), so I wanted to “wow” them and encourage them to feel connected to me by sharing some personal information. So, I moved onto showing them the “About Your Instructor” icon in our LMS. & Henning, G.W.

Student Engagement 116

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 116

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

One thing we know for sure is that AI is not going away and will continue to evolve and change the landscape of teaching and learning. Often, there are suggestions on what AI can do, but instructors might struggle with figuring out how to use it effectively. Magic School AI has a rubric generator that is magic!

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 119

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

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. What to avoid: Grading active learning activities as if they were summative assessments is inappropriate.

Plagiarism 117

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 117

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

The collaboration consists of exploring future course content through think/pair/share exercises (sometimes writing a response on a small white board and holding it up) or responding to mini-research prompts. First, students quickly become accustomed to my knack for active learning techniques.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

One thing we know for sure is that AI is not going away and will continue to evolve and change the landscape of teaching and learning. Often, there are suggestions on what AI can do, but instructors might struggle with figuring out how to use it effectively. Magic School AI has a rubric generator that is magic!

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

These brief moments set the stage for active learning, focus, trust, and shaping the atmosphere of the entire session. These crucial minutes set the tone, influencing how students perceive the class, their peers, and their role within the learning environment. Consider the First Five Minutes from the students perspective.

Interdisciplinary 97

Interdisciplinary Activities Active Learning Participation 97

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

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

Finally, it was found that it is best to accommodate students within their learning style preferences and capabilities (Hawk & Shah, 2007). The use of one or more learning style instrument should be given to students so instructors can better develop learning activities.

Learning Styles 111

Learning Styles Instructors Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Oftentimes, students form judgements about their courses and their instructors within the opening minutes of class (Roberto, 2021), so I wanted to “wow” them and encourage them to feel connected to me by sharing some personal information. So, I moved onto showing them the “About Your Instructor” icon in our LMS. & Henning, G.W.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Zheng (2022) defines a microlecture as “a short video, usually produced by the instructor, that explains a single key concept or a specific skill.” Second, microlectures are personal (that is, they convey a sense of “instructor presence”). a reflection, quiz, writing exercise, or note taking activity).

Instructors 98

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. Be clear and specific: Write prompts and questions that are clear and straightforward. Write this at a college-level reading level, by a student who has a garden.

Communication 111

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

The collaboration consists of exploring future course content through think/pair/share exercises (sometimes writing a response on a small white board and holding it up) or responding to mini-research prompts. First, students quickly become accustomed to my knack for active learning techniques.

Syllabus 109

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 109

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. What to avoid: Grading active learning activities as if they were summative assessments is inappropriate.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

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

MARCH 23, 2023

Finally, it was found that it is best to accommodate students within their learning style preferences and capabilities (Hawk & Shah, 2007). The use of one or more learning style instrument should be given to students so instructors can better develop learning activities.

Learning Styles 94

Learning Styles Instructors Education Learning 94

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

By implementing these strategies, CTE educators can expect a vibrant, engaging learning environment where students can obtain skills and knowledge for a successful future. –Diane M. Vrobel, Ed.

Schools 338

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338