eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

When students get a question wrong, they see the correct answer and have the option for Redemption Questions, giving them another chance to learn from their mistakes. Gimkit: Build collaboration while earning rewards Gimkit is another fun platform for learning games.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This supports the growth of automaticity in activating cognitive skills. Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Increasingly, schools have turned away from that model as they strive to create active-learning classroom spaces that are more conducive to modern learning methods and thought. . A new study underway at Virginia Tech seeks to understand the effects of physical space on course engagement and learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

When you bring esports into the classroom, there’s evidence of better learning outcomes in STEM and even attendance. Celebrate and showcase students’ achievements and learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

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. Here are five ways video can have a powerful impact on teaching and learning: 1.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Lots of these augmented reality applications build on the notion of active learning and experiential learning naturally.” “Augmented reality allows for more sharing and collaborative work than VR,” says Maya Georgieva, who runs an innovation center for VR and AR at The New School in New York City.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The next big move came when instructional designers, as part of their skillset, turned to digital authoring systems, software introduced to stimulate engagement, encouraging virtual students to interface actively with digital materials, often by tapping at a keyboard or touching the screen as in a video game.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Instructors are innovating, and technology could serve to drive cross-departmentally and cross-institutional sharing of best practices, which, in turn, could fuel massive improvements in learning outcomes. Currently, 70 percent of faculty are non-tenure track , and many of them are focused on teaching first, not research.

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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?

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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. So 90 percent didn't get this.

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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.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it? How does classroom video capture technology address this issue?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

The analytics enable PLI stakeholders, from the district’s Board straight through to principals and PLI teachers, to see the degree that the PLI is being implemented and its impact on learning outcomes across the district. Participating in even one or two PLI professional learning courses has an impact on learning outcomes.

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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. .”

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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.

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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. Moreover, inquiry-based learning encourages students to ask questions, explore topics independently, and seek answers through experimentation and research.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Freeman, S.,

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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.

Activities 98

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

Active Learning Strategies I still had one more class to go on my visit. I have to just be so thoughtful about active learning strategies, about using real world examples to really get them excited, help them see the relevance, like why this is important for them to learn,” she said.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. Effective pre-lab videos must have well-defined learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Dear Bonni, You have shared often about active learning strategies and the impact they have on student learning. That study concluded that there isn’t a significant relationship between the size of the class and how well the students did in demonstrating learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

She also tweeted, “Synchronous vs. asynchronous would be based on each learning outcome.” Similarly, Price recommended a percentage of synchronous learning (20 to 30 percent), but argued that 100 percent of effective learning can occur online. Several other chatters also promoted moving all learning online.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Examples include standardized tests, final exams, and end-of-course projects, which measure student achievement against predetermined criteria and provide a snapshot of overall learning outcomes. By offering multiple pathways for learning, educators accommodate various learning styles, abilities, and interests within the classroom.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Educational technology’s influence extends across all levels of education–K-12, higher education, vocational training, and professional development–providing tools and solutions to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Enhanced engagement and interactivity are also crucial aspects.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Barco Education offers solutions designed specifically for the educational market to enhance teaching and learning experiences within and beyond the classroom. Ready to discover how technology can enable you to flip the classroom and help you achieve better learning outcomes? Join our webinar.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. Effective pre-lab videos must have well-defined learning outcomes.

Laboratory 111

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Freeman, S.,

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2016

Dell announced the debut of three new, interactive display products, purpose-built for active learning, classrooms and conference rooms at ISTE 2016. Dell Classroom, a new software solution available for Dell Chromebooks, helping foster student and teacher engagement. Currently serving 10,500 schools, 295,000 classrooms and nearly 6.8

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

These cognitive, behavioral and environmental influences are: Traditional classrooms were a conduit for social learning where students could sit together and collaborate on projects, group assignments, or make use of peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Institutions now use LMS software to deliver courses online.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2016

These classrooms were built for traditional, “chalk-n-talk” modalities and passive learning—they are not prepared for today’s more active learning approaches. Greening school design provides an extraordinarily cost-effective way to enhance student learning.

Learning 113

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

This assessment activity requires access to anonymized questionnaire software (e.g., International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 29 (1), 4760. Active Learning in Higher Education, 5 (3), 217231. Diamond, M. K., & Deeter-Schmelz, D.

Feedback 109

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

To improve learning outcomes for all learners, the development of several learning style assessments and neurodiversity instructional methods over the past 25 years have supported the idea that students learn in diverse ways (Dimitrov & Deardorff, 2023).

Learning Styles 111

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it? How does classroom video capture technology address this issue?

Study 100

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 100

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

This assessment activity requires access to anonymized questionnaire software (e.g., International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 29 (1), 4760. Active Learning in Higher Education, 5 (3), 217231. Diamond, M. K., & Deeter-Schmelz, D.

Feedback 96

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 96

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

To improve learning outcomes for all learners, the development of several learning style assessments and neurodiversity instructional methods over the past 25 years have supported the idea that students learn in diverse ways (Dimitrov & Deardorff, 2023).

Learning Styles 98

Learning Styles Instructors Education STEM 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

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