eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

These app essentials will help keep high school students engaged while learning language arts, and teach them how to form the arguments and enhance learning comprehension. The idea is the main component in argument forming, and actively learn teaches students how to communicate by asking and answering questions.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies. By immersing students in dynamic activities, stimulating discussions, and collaborative endeavors, educators can transcend the limitations of the digital realm and revolutionize online teaching.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies. By immersing students in dynamic activities, stimulating discussions, and collaborative endeavors, educators can transcend the limitations of the digital realm and revolutionize online teaching.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Crafting an effective teaching experience parallels the art of carpentry as both require a diverse and well-equipped toolbox. Not only do they simplify complex concepts but also significantly enhance teaching and learning (Chan & Fok, 2009; Onyeaka et al., 2022; Ouyang et al., 2006; Saxena et al.,

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Crafting an effective teaching experience parallels the art of carpentry as both require a diverse and well-equipped toolbox. Not only do they simplify complex concepts but also significantly enhance teaching and learning (Chan & Fok, 2009; Onyeaka et al., 2022; Ouyang et al., 2006; Saxena et al.,

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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. Mobile learning is best for: Delivering microlearning content such as short videos/animations, how-to-guides, games, and low-stakes tasks (i.e. Online Learning, 27(1), 263-291.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Quiz gives multiple ways to promote active learning in the classroom and track progress in real time. The total of 400 existing quizzes makes it quick and easy to customize, or educators can create quizzes from scratch or use as-is for turnkey assignments. “The

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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.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Teaching in a large-size classroom differs significantly from teaching in a small-size classroom in terms of engagement, interaction, and instructional methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022).

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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. Mobile learning is best for: Delivering microlearning content such as short videos/animations, how-to-guides, games, and low-stakes tasks (i.e. Online Learning, 27(1), 263-291.

Online Learning 78

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 78

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Teaching in a large-size classroom differs significantly from teaching in a small-size classroom in terms of engagement, interaction, and instructional methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022).

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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.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Robertson has long believed that the linear approach to teaching may not be right for everyone. Right before the start of the Fall semester in 2002, Robertson learned that the 400-seat movie theater that held his Principles of Marketing class at San Francisco State University would no longer be available.

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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. Engaging Students – Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Education technology, sometimes referred to as educational technology , refers to the use of digital tools, systems, and resources to enhance teaching, learning, and educational management. Learning management systems (LMS), such as Blackboard and Moodle, are widely used to manage and deliver instructional content.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning.

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

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. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, she has taught as a professor of early childhood education and has authored numerous articles on virtual learning and student engagement.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

After all, most professors started out believing they were destined to do scholarly work, perform research, publish results and teach in classrooms; but for most, teaching online was not what they had in mind. Online learning is not just another edtech product, but an innovative teaching practice."

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

What’s striking is that when grounded in evidence-based teaching practices, effective courses foster a greater sense of belonging, increase student confidence in their ability to graduate, and create more opportunities for feedback and encouragement (Tyton Partners, 2023). These questions can also be used as moments for teaching.

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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. Engaging Students – Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.

Instructors 96

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 96

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning.

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Team Post on EZWrite splits the board into side-by-side workspaces, allowing teams to compete in real-time quizzes and activities. They can use photos and screenshots as well as built-in templates for more context-rich classes. With a built-in six microphone array, it’s easy for educators to capture audio along with screen annotations.

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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.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

What’s striking is that when grounded in evidence-based teaching practices, effective courses foster a greater sense of belonging, increase student confidence in their ability to graduate, and create more opportunities for feedback and encouragement (Tyton Partners, 2023). These questions can also be used as moments for teaching.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

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. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, she has taught as a professor of early childhood education and has authored numerous articles on virtual learning and student engagement.

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Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex. PowerPoints, brief lectures or lecture videos, images, diagrams, quizzes, and interactive activities can be utilized to deliver prelusive course content. References Collins, Henry, and David Foote.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 14, 2024

You can also add quizzes or polls that are related to your content. Interactive focus walls make for a more active learning experience that can help deepen the learning process. Include apps that complement your objectives or multimedia elements, such as videos, sound clips, or interactive quizzes.

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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. LaGier is an American Cell Biologist, whose main area of research is active learning and mechanobiology. NPJ Science of Learning 6 (November):32.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

Now, Discovery Education is building on its legacy as the leader in digital content by adding a host of new, time-saving features to its platform supporting teaching, creating, and professional growth. From the new Video Player page, teachers can: Build interactive video quizzes or slideshow activities in a few simple steps.

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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. LaGier is an American Cell Biologist, whose main area of research is active learning and mechanobiology. NPJ Science of Learning 6 (November):32.

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Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 91

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

David Pleins , Assistant Director, Walker Center for Teaching and Learning, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Key Statement: Foreign language vocabulary acquisition (and the learning of information more generally) need not be a painful enterprise! Things got no better when I started teaching.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This activity promotes active participation, peer collaboration, and critical thinking. Another example is the use of educational games or quizzes to reinforce concepts and assess understanding. This immediate feedback loop fosters deeper understanding and promotes active learning.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

STEM should be a catalyst for active learning. Iowa’s STEM Teaching Endorsement Partnership – Higher Education Plan , Jeff Weld & Kris Kilibarda. Lunch and STEM Education Awards for Inspired Teaching , Gov. STEM Education Award for Inspired Teaching video. Kim Reynolds & Mary Andringa.

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Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This might be a course that you have always wanted to teach or one you never envisioned yourself teaching. moment when tasked with teaching a new course. These assessments can include quizzes, minute papers, surveys, and other methods to track student progress (Zakrajsek, 2016). What do you do now?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex. PowerPoints, brief lectures or lecture videos, images, diagrams, quizzes, and interactive activities can be utilized to deliver prelusive course content. References Collins, Henry, and David Foote.

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Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 70

k12 Online Schools

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

K12 Schools In order to improve student engagement during online classes, educators can implement a variety of interactive teaching techniques. Incorporating live polls, quizzes, and breakout sessions encourages active participation and helps maintain student attentiveness. The India Online Education Market, valued at $2.1

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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.

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