Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2022

Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. Internet Archive — Internet Archive offers over 12,000,000 freely downloadable books and texts. Find more about here at the American Library Association. Aesop for Children –collection of fables. International Library.

Textbooks 157

Textbooks Internet Reading Language 157

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This included upgrading the country’s network infrastructure to improve access to the internet in schools. Interactive whiteboards also encourage active learning. With schools shut down and students shuttered in their homes, the government knew it would have to upgrade every school’s online capabilities.

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Schools Instructors Internet Testing 274

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2023

Because I know most of you online only, I thought I’d share my favorite online libraries with you (click here for updates to the list): For Children Aesop for Children –collection of fables Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared.

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Reading Textbooks Internet Active Learning 128

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 122

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2025

Here are my favorite online libraries with you ( click here for updates to the list): For Children Aesop for Children collection of fables Actively Learn add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. Read more here: the history of National Library Week American Library Association.

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Reading Textbooks Internet Intelligence 107

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

One of the core tenets of an active-learning classroom is offering students and teachers the freedom to move around the classroom and use the space to engage with lessons. “A lot of companies are thinking through how students and teachers really would use this.”. Screencasting Is Prominent in Classroom Redesign.

Educational Technologies 167

Educational Technologies Technology Education Teaching Methods 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Add “book collections” to the column of how technology successfully facilitates learning. Here are a few more: Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared.

Reading 167

Reading Mobile Devices Language Languages 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Here are seventeen online libraries with a wide variety of free/fee books: Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. Internet Archive — Internet Archive offers over 12,000,000 freely downloadable books and texts. Bookopolis –focused on student reading.

Reading 105

Reading Internet Language Languages 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2019

Here are seventeen online libraries with a wide variety of free/fee books: Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. Internet Archive — Internet Archive offers over 12,000,000 freely downloadable books and texts. Bookopolis –focused on student reading.

Reading 99

Reading Internet Language Languages 99

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 30, 2017

Faced with administrative concerns that the need for Internet access and Internet-enabled devices would limit student access to digital textbooks, Billings began the daunting project by testing an introductory English course to obtain student feedback. Herman Miller to create their first learning studio.

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Textbooks Lecturing English Internet 115

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

MOOCs Recent virtual upstarts, MOOCs—massive open online courses—catapulted onto the global learning stage when Stanford University computer scientists Sebastian Thrun and Peter Norvig in 2011 came upon the bright idea of streaming their robotics lectures over the Internet. The term MOOC was coined by others in 2008.)

Online Learning 153

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 153

Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 24, 2015

This creates a more active learning experience for everyone. Most students have cell phones with them at all times during the day and know how to use them to access the Internet and their favorite apps. For every tech tool, name a few students as “experts,” giving them a chance to be teachers.

Technology 111

Technology Blended Learning Mobile Devices Students 111

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Not all students have access to the necessary devices or reliable internet, exacerbating existing inequalities. Education technology, sometimes referred to as educational technology , refers to the use of digital tools, systems, and resources to enhance teaching, learning, and educational management.

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Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

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. Finding case studies these days is easier than ever because of the internet. The cases are for instructors teaching public policy, public administration, and related subjects.

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Study Teachers Peer Review Instructors 163

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

These are smart because they can connect to the internet and generally do more, or do something better, than their traditional, often analog counterparts. Emphasize Learning-by-Doing. In the technology world, “smart” is often synonymous with “better” or “more advanced.” We speak of smartwatches, smartphones, and smart TVs.

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Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 131

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). Faculty need to start with the basics.

Learning 111

Learning Syllabus Assignments Communication 111

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). Faculty need to start with the basics.

Learning 98

Learning Syllabus Assignments Communication 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

This assessment activity requires access to anonymized questionnaire software (e.g., Google Forms) and can take place during face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes, or be completed outside of class with internet access and a computer/laptop, smart phone, or tablet. Active Learning in Higher Education, 5 (3), 217231.

Feedback 104

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 104

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

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. Is It Live or Is It Internet? Pellizzari, M. link] Fischer, C. Warschauer, M.

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

." — Derek Bruff, a consultant and a visiting associate director at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the University of Mississippi The assignment was to give a summary of and response to a film they had been assigned, the pioneering 1922 documentary “Nanook of the North.”

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Assignments Instructors Writing History 148

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

This assessment activity requires access to anonymized questionnaire software (e.g., Google Forms) and can take place during face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes, or be completed outside of class with internet access and a computer/laptop, smart phone, or tablet. Active Learning in Higher Education, 5 (3), 217231.

Feedback 91

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 91

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2018

Government Accountability Office noted, for example, that while American universities operating in China say they generally experience academic freedom, they nonetheless contend with Internet censorship. Some colleges end up practicing self-censorship so as not to offend their hosts.

Lecturing 81

Lecturing English Internet Culture 81

Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2019

recalls a childhood love of mystery novels, piecing together clues and what we might call today active learning. As students completed parts of the unit, they would collect clues about where Carmen was hiding and solve them, again, through savvy internet research. Notably, the activities aren’t only about geography.

History 166

History Exams Culture Knowledge 166

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

After all, the original promise of teaching on the internet was to reach remote students who couldn’t easily get to a campus. In fact, the next evolution is facilitating that group work in an intelligent way, assuming people learn well by being in physical and human contact with each other. Active learning means practice.

Lecturing 128

Lecturing Students Faculty Development Collaborative Learning 128

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Access c hallenges Both in-person and online pre-courses may create access challenges such as geographic location, internet connectivity, technology, and affordability to name a few. His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 114

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This immediate feedback loop fosters deeper understanding and promotes active learning. Moreover, classroom learning facilitates social interaction and collaboration among students. In contrast, online learning offers flexibility, accessibility, and convenience.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

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). Access disparitiesunreliable internet or devicesthreaten equitable implementation (Means et al.,

Faculty Development 88

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 88

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. Is It Live or Is It Internet? Pellizzari, M. link] Fischer, C. Warschauer, M.

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

The technologies built by these companies span a wide gamut of buzzwords (adaptive learning, artificial intelligence, gamification) but will be integrated with TAL’s online offerings. Limited Partner, Global Reach. In addition to making direct investments, TAL is also a limited partner in Reach Capital.

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Testing Gamification Culture History 118

k12 Online Schools

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With increasing internet penetration, technological advancements, and changing educational paradigms, online education offers flexibility, accessibility, and scalability, making it a viable solution to meet diverse learning needs and bridge educational gaps across the country. Is online education sustainable in India for long term?

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Attention Internet Education 52

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

These funds can cover unexpected expenses, such as technology upgrades or internet access. Engagement: Fostering a Connected Learning Community Building Online Communities Creating a sense of community is vital for student engagement and success in online education.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

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). Access disparitiesunreliable internet or devicesthreaten equitable implementation (Means et al.,

Faculty Development 78

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 78

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

These funds can cover unexpected expenses, such as technology upgrades or internet access. Engagement: Fostering a Connected Learning Community Building Online Communities Creating a sense of community is vital for student engagement and success in online education.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 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. But thats only part of the picture.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Textbooks 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Access c hallenges Both in-person and online pre-courses may create access challenges such as geographic location, internet connectivity, technology, and affordability to name a few. His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 70

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 70