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. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

Active Learning 98

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. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

Some instructors are so taken by active learning working so effectively that they expect to continue offering courses online, even when the pandemic restrictions completely lift and things are fully back in person. I took a very similar approach when I taught online at The New School in Manhattan a few years ago.

Teaching 187

Teaching Lecturing Instructors Learning 187

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

Faculty assign homework to expose students to a new concept before they arrive to class, and use class time to ask questions and do more-active learning. They come primed to discuss those things and learn in classroom,” says Barba. “We times more likely to fail compared to their peers in active-learning classes.

Lecturing 163

Lecturing Learning STEM Instructors 163

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Do polling questions using apps like PollEverywhere, Mentimeter and my favorite, Slido, to create interactive quizzes about key syllabus details. Ask students to reflect on the following questions: How does this syllabus compare to others youve had? This makes the syllabus more accessible and interactive for students.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 124

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently. By applying these techniques, instructors can create interactive videos that are not only captivating but also effective in enhancing student learning.

Instructors 116

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 116

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For years, the global learning platform Kahoot has been growing its foothold in the K-12 space through acquisitions and add-ons to its popular quiz platform. And no, it’s not more quizzes. Kids, to introduce young children to foundational skills and concepts like social-emotional learning, math and reading.

Math 218

Math Reading Quizzes Activities 218

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Today, Robertson’s course consists of 150 to 200 online modules, each of which includes a video presentation , a section from his own book Marketing Fundamentals for Future Professionals , and—coming soon—an active learning exercise. Robertson is also a huge proponent of learning management software.

Curriculum 157

Curriculum Hybrid Courses Lecturing Gamification 157

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.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Teach Hub

MARCH 14, 2024

Here, we’ll examine the concept of focus walls and their impact on learning and explore some creative ideas for implementing them in your classroom. Focus walls are dedicated spaces in the classroom where learning objectives, key concepts, important vocabulary , essential questions, or other relevant information are visually displayed.

Quizzes 105

Quizzes Learning Styles Learning Lecturing 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Do polling questions using apps like PollEverywhere, Mentimeter and my favorite, Slido, to create interactive quizzes about key syllabus details. Ask students to reflect on the following questions: How does this syllabus compare to others youve had? This makes the syllabus more accessible and interactive for students.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

The use of click-on-target questions, where individuals click on an image (think emoticons or weather symbols) and capture a heatmap is an effective way to show patterns and identify trends, providing opportunities to comment and discuss outliers with the class. These questions can also be used as moments for teaching. Zengaro, Z.,

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It also supports collaborative learning, as students can work on group projects within shared documents, participate in discussion threads, and ask questions directly within the class stream. is widely used in classrooms across the globe to review content, assess understanding, and create a fun, competitive learning environment.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Teach Hub

MARCH 4, 2024

Strategies for Boosting Student Participation Creating an environment where students feel comfortable and confident enough to participate in classroom activities and discussions requires intentional strategies. The most widely used strategies use the active learning approach.

Participation 103

Participation Students Discussions Quizzes 103

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

The platform’s new Quiz tool provides multiple ways for teachers to promote active learning in the classroom and track student progress in real-time. With Standard Quiz, teachers can check for understanding and student readiness through a range of question formats, from polling to open-end and multiple-choice to image annotation.

Teachers 130

Teachers Assignments Quizzes Art 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently. By applying these techniques, instructors can create interactive videos that are not only captivating but also effective in enhancing student learning.

Instructors 98

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 98

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” Skilled online instruction that introduces peer-to-peer learning, virtual teamwork and other pedagogical innovations stimulate active learning.

Online Learning 159

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 159

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Simulation-Based Learning and Community To make the content more engaging and practical, incorporating simulation-based learning tools can bring complex concepts to life for all students.

Teaching 88

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 88

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

For any task that feels impossible, adding pieces of social engagement and active learning can be a significant variable toward success. Since students are more apt to reach out with questions using their mobile devices, the messaging option is important. checklists, calendars, exit polls, or pulse check quizzes.)

Online Learning 96

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 96

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

The use of click-on-target questions, where individuals click on an image (think emoticons or weather symbols) and capture a heatmap is an effective way to show patterns and identify trends, providing opportunities to comment and discuss outliers with the class. These questions can also be used as moments for teaching. Zengaro, Z.,

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Simulation-Based Learning and Community To make the content more engaging and practical, incorporating simulation-based learning tools can bring complex concepts to life for all students.

Teaching 85

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 85

Faculty Focus

MARCH 27, 2025

They have after all been in school for the last 13 years and they have become really good at taking quizzes and exams and writing essays with thesis statements. The questions are a sampling of the final exam. Nevertheless, is completing all the assessments what defines learning the contents of a course?

Assignments 107

Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 107

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

For any task that feels impossible, adding pieces of social engagement and active learning can be a significant variable toward success. Since students are more apt to reach out with questions using their mobile devices, the messaging option is important. checklists, calendars, exit polls, or pulse check quizzes.)

Online Learning 83

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 83

Faculty Focus

MARCH 27, 2025

They have after all been in school for the last 13 years and they have become really good at taking quizzes and exams and writing essays with thesis statements. The questions are a sampling of the final exam. Nevertheless, is completing all the assessments what defines learning the contents of a course?

Assignments 95

Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 95

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

These sessions often encourage active participation, enabling students to ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with peers. One of the key advantages of classroom learning is the immediate feedback loop it offers. This activity promotes active participation, peer collaboration, and critical thinking.

Learning 130

Learning Instructors eLearning Learning Styles 130

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

STEM should be a catalyst for active learning. There are many questions about these endorsements that still need to be answered. Wish this wasn’t locked down behind AEA PD Online (with quizzes!) Breakout group questions. Here are my notes from today’s 2015 Iowa STEM Summit … Welcome , Lt.

STEM 94

STEM Interdisciplinary Quizzes Math 94

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

One of the key elements of active learning is exerting mental effort to recall information, without relying on notes or other props. Much literature now suggests using “spaced retrieval practice” as a starting point for firming up one’s knowledge (Oakley et al., Spaced retrieval involves an initial encounter with the material (e.g.,

Learning 92

Learning Language Languages Instructors 92

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These assessments can include quizzes, minute papers, surveys, and other methods to track student progress (Zakrajsek, 2016). Finally, the instructor will plan learning activities and instructions (McTighe & Wiggins, 2012). Designing a new course using the backwards design approach can be intimidating.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. Real learning happens when the student engages with the material. Active learning is one of the good study habits that every student enrolled in K12 online education must develop.

Study 52

Study Online Learning Learning Motivation 52