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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

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At least, that’s according to a randomized study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. Zuniga, now graduated, learned calculus through the active learning model, and it led her to pursue math courses outside of the degree requirements, she says.

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Self-Checking Student Work to the Rescue!

Teacher Mood

When students can see their mistakes, fix them, and understand why something is incorrect, they’re actively learning. Some teachers may choose to just spot-check for accuracy and grade for participation. They’re engaged in metacognition. Normally, youd collect and grade these worksheets.

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New Certification Rewards Education Products Backed by Research

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Last fall, Digital Promise invited about 100 companies to participate in beta testing. To earn a certification, companies needed to prove that their product meets this threshold: “Research about how people learn is core to the theoretical framework that drives product design and evident throughout the product.

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Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students

Faculty Focus

Teaching example: In one of my recent courses, I included a “workshop day” for students to peer review each other’s drafts of case conceptualizations. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Random House. Freeman, S.,

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Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students

Faculty Focus

Teaching example: In one of my recent courses, I included a “workshop day” for students to peer review each other’s drafts of case conceptualizations. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Random House. Freeman, S.,

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Collaborative Learning: Encouraging collaborative learning through group projects, discussion forums, and peer reviews can enhance student engagement.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Collaborative Learning: Encouraging collaborative learning through group projects, discussion forums, and peer reviews can enhance student engagement.