Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.

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Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.

Active Learning 97

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 97

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Vrain Valley School District Career-connected learning will become more important than ever. The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. Thus, preparing the next generation of STEM-literate citizens has never been more critical.

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Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338

Teach Hub

APRIL 3, 2025

Here are a few tried-and-true active learning strategies to keep students engaged and learning. Think-Pair-Share: A Simple Yet Powerful Tool This strategy is a favorite among teachers who incorporate cooperative learning in their classrooms. Students pair up and discuss their responses with a partner. The key difference?

Active Learning 67

Active Learning Activities Learning Critical Thinking 67

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Cracking the K–12 connection code requires a new approach, one that combines active-learning pedagogy with robotics in the classroom to deliver an interactive, immersive learning experience. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning. The STEM Robots Revolution Hits K–12.

Gamification 167

Gamification STEM Learning Styles Intelligence 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He argues that the traditional lecture method for teaching physics and other STEM fields has been proven ineffective, and that shifts to more active methods can greatly improve learning outcomes to make sure the next generation of researchers can make the next Nobel-worthy breakthroughs. Broadly, what do you think should change?

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Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Teaching Evaluations 203

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

So, as participants learn how to develop and deliver STEM or CS instruction, our program can also help them integrate that new knowledge with their use of approaches such as differentiated and adaptive instruction.”. However, they were adding instruction through CoderZ to their STEM learning initiative.

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Science Teachers Evaluation STEM 137

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. The event’s focus is not only on ed tech but also on good teaching, good learning, and good leadership with ed tech.

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STEM English Achievement Distance Learning 221

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From career and technical education (CTE) to STEM learning and AI’s evolution, here are five priority areas for educators in the 2024-2025 school year: Student achievement and well-being Now more than ever, the need to focus on educating the “whole child” is a top priority for our schools. –Diane M. Vrobel, Ed.

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Education Coaching Schools STEM 164

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.

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Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

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. Move to a competency-based focus.

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Math Learning Schools Failure 217

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Adding small activities for engagement. In addition to mid-semester check-in techniques, I try to incorporate at least one low stake active learning strategy instead of direct teaching. Anna Conway, EdD is a professor and faculty developer at Des Moines Area Community College.

Student Engagement 131

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

One example that comes to mind is University of Massachusetts, Boston, economics professor Andrew Perumal, who uses Echo360 to facilitate in-class activities, such as asking students open-ended questions about course material. You said classroom content and activities become searchable through your platform. Chickering and Zelda F.

Study 165

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 165

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

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Adding small activities for engagement. In addition to mid-semester check-in techniques, I try to incorporate at least one low stake active learning strategy instead of direct teaching. Anna Conway, EdD is a professor and faculty developer at Des Moines Area Community College.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2016

OER awareness (or lack thereof) stems from misunderstanding of how OERs work, and the complete ignorance of its very existence. Many universities are looking to incentivization models that reward faculty members for learning about OER and encouraging them to explore. Engage faculty members in the learning process of “what is OER?”

Textbooks 123

Textbooks Syllabus Course Design Communication 123

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2016

According to Molinaro, UC Davis began adopting this approach more widely with the Undergraduate STEM Education Initiative. Minerva’s perspective is that they can’t predict what the jobs of the future will be, so they focus on developing practical knowledge, he says.

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Teaching Assistants Learning Beliefs Feedback 105

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

One example that comes to mind is University of Massachusetts, Boston, economics professor Andrew Perumal, who uses Echo360 to facilitate in-class activities, such as asking students open-ended questions about course material. You said classroom content and activities become searchable through your platform. Chickering and Zelda F.

Study 100

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 100

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Perhaps even more beneficial is work showing that enhanced creativity and problem solving stem from mind wandering. If their minds have been wandering, they may have only learned part of the new information, learned it superficially, or learned it incorrectly. In other words, it’s not always pointless mental meandering.

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Lecturing Attention Textbooks Exams 71

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 17, 2015

We will be talking continuously with each other throughout the workshop, so questions will be actively solicited throughout rather than waiting until the end and letting just a few folks ask questions. Julie is certified in the Instructional Practices Inventory and provides training for Defined Learning. Supporting research.

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Mental Models Participation Coaching Questions 97

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

. — Laura Fischer , VP of Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, it is important for educators to help students develop 21st century skills, especially as more industries need STEM-focused employees. –Mike Schloff, CEO, Maplewoodshop Educators will need a new platform for knowledge sharing.

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Learning Coaching Reading Science 180

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

Smart investing demands a knowledge of local markets, and limited partners count on venture firms to identify, screen and support the most promising opportunities. This approach, says Goldman Sachs’ Victor Hu, offers “an efficient, relatively inexpensive way for overseas investors to access the U.S. edtech startups.

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Testing Gamification Culture History 118

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

A solution: Build support communities among faculty that model inclusive, consensus-building learning environments and model teaching and learning using trauma-informed evidence-based practices. We also attend AAC&U STEM conferences together and have built a real friendship.

Education 52

Education STEM Active Learning Peer Review 52

Edsurge

JULY 3, 2017

The mission of the OLC DLIAwards is to discover student-centered active learning solutions that advance the world of digital learning for all students,” says Kathleen Ives, the CEO and executive director of the Online Learning Consortium. Incoming students had a friend on campus,” Barajas-Murphy says.

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Math Instructors Testing Feedback 123

k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Social learning via social media builds teamwork, accountability, and shared responsibility for outcomes. Turning Passive Scrolling into Active Learning One of the biggest concerns parents and teachers have is passive scrolling, endless swiping with little value. 30-day STEM challenge or History fact chain).

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Ethics Education Learning 52

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

UDL guides the design of learning experiences to proactively meet the needs of learners, thus societal barriers in learning are broken down (CAST, 2018). This assesses students’ ability to demonstrate their knowledge of the course material and gives them a chance to present information to their peers using different modes.

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Universal Design Course Design Learning Syllabus 116

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2023

Immediate feedback is a successful engagement strategy that promotes active learning and fosters a supportive, inclusive classroom, especially when used with low stakes assignments or to gauge transfer of knowledge (Epstein & Brosvic, 2002, Goldstein & Wallis, 2015). Dr. Shazia A.

Instructors 98

Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Internet Participation 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2023

Immediate feedback is a successful engagement strategy that promotes active learning and fosters a supportive, inclusive classroom, especially when used with low stakes assignments or to gauge transfer of knowledge (Epstein & Brosvic, 2002, Goldstein & Wallis, 2015). Dr. Shazia A.

Instructors 95

Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Internet Participation 95

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2021

An inclusive R&D team anchored at UC Irvine’s School of Education (UCI) is exploring a way to help students learn rational numbers on the school playground. The basketball court at El Sol Science & Arts Academy in Santa Ana, California is painted with arcs that divide the court into fractional units so students can take a ¼ or.25

Math 178

Math Multidisciplinary Education Achievement 178

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

These strategies will help students build confidence to apply biological knowledge in their careers. Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al.

Interdisciplinary 58

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 58

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

These strategies will help students build confidence to apply biological knowledge in their careers. Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al.

Interdisciplinary 57

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 57