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.” He apparently took pictures of his exam questions, posted them online during the test, and users on X, formerly Twitter, gave him the answers (which he could presumably hear read to him on his smart glasses).

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

Or read a transcript below, lightly edited for clarity. Now, I know from reading comments on social media about the first episode we did in this series that some people argue that students have always done this. Active Learning Strategies I still had one more class to go on my visit. I'll skip that class. It's fine.’”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

2019: Reading Ahead At education conferences, we often hear discussions about new teaching models and faculty who are engaging students in experiential learning, authentic assessment and team-based approaches. Currently, 70 percent of faculty are non-tenure track , and many of them are focused on teaching first, not research.

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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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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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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. However, one approach consistently hailed for its efficacy is the use of active learning strategies. What tools do teachers use?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on expert predictions for edtech. It extends to the skills needed to improve comprehension.

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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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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. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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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. Those numbers are no joke.

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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).

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

This assessment activity requires access to anonymized questionnaire software (e.g., Within one week, collect and read responses, and prepare and deliver an overview for students that reviews the collective feedback and outlines planned instructional changes. Active Learning in Higher Education, 5 (3), 217231.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

This assessment activity requires access to anonymized questionnaire software (e.g., Within one week, collect and read responses, and prepare and deliver an overview for students that reviews the collective feedback and outlines planned instructional changes. Active Learning in Higher Education, 5 (3), 217231.

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Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 94

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 96

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

This article aims to share ideas and strategies that can help reduce barriers to learning, ensuring equal access to education and the opportunity for all students to achieve their full potential, regardless of ability. Modify curriculum and training material to support learners with visual/spatial, auditory, or cognitive challenges.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

This article aims to share ideas and strategies that can help reduce barriers to learning, ensuring equal access to education and the opportunity for all students to achieve their full potential, regardless of ability. Modify curriculum and training material to support learners with visual/spatial, auditory, or cognitive challenges.

Disabilities 98

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

about 10 minutes of discussion along with a larger class breakdown), but I also create larger dedicated discussions, such as a debate or a jigsaw activity. In my theory classes, I assign students ahead of time to be discussion leaders, where they write a reading reflection in advance and take the lead in longer group discussions.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

Heres why that matters: High Engagement: Students voluntarily watch videos, read posts, and follow creators that interest them. Just-in-Time Learning: Want to learn how to solve a quadratic equation or improve your focus? What are they learning, and how can adults help them learn better? And guess what?

Online Learning 52

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Students can comment on readings in the margins or type answers to questions using text, audio, videos, website links, or pictures during class for everyone to review and reply. Students can access all activities in the LMS course site at any time to revisit the material or continue the conversation. Harris, B. McCarthy, P. Wright, A.

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