Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

At least, that’s according to a randomized study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. The study, which occurred over three semesters, randomly assigned students to either learning through lectures, the old-school way, or through “active” calculus instruction that emphasizes student engagement.

Instructors 200

Instructors Lecturing STEM Study 200

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Engagement: Fostering a Connected Learning Community Building Online Communities Creating a sense of community is vital for student engagement and success in online education. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Engagement: Fostering a Connected Learning Community Building Online Communities Creating a sense of community is vital for student engagement and success in online education. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

For particularly challenging topics, we introduced virtual reality tools into our simulation class, enabling students to visualize nursing care techniques and procedures in an immersive way that traditional methods couldnt achieve. Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

Teaching 94

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 94

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

For particularly challenging topics, we introduced virtual reality tools into our simulation class, enabling students to visualize nursing care techniques and procedures in an immersive way that traditional methods couldnt achieve. Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

Teaching 89

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 89

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). Faculty unease is notable: 54% prefer fully in-person instruction, citing discomfort with digital mediation (Barnes & Noble Education, 2022).

Faculty Development 92

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 92

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). Faculty unease is notable: 54% prefer fully in-person instruction, citing discomfort with digital mediation (Barnes & Noble Education, 2022).

Faculty Development 89

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 89