Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Our group hoped that the mind map’s focus on associations and connections would offer opportunities for learning that were particularly relevant to teaching cultural connections. We gave students a similar assignment at the end of the semester, either on their own or in groups. Medical education , 36(5), 426–431.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Languages 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Our group hoped that the mind map’s focus on associations and connections would offer opportunities for learning that were particularly relevant to teaching cultural connections. We gave students a similar assignment at the end of the semester, either on their own or in groups. Medical education , 36(5), 426–431.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Languages 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems.

Assignments 107

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 107

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

It offers lessons, resources, a digital library, and hands-on activities. This program also provides the educator with the ability to assign the same science article to students to read, but at their reading level. Once the teacher assigns the STEM activity to a class, students can access it immediately.

Teachers 311

Teachers Learning Science STEM 311

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Some of the most dynamic thinkers and doers in education today are pioneers in active learning. YouTube videos for extra credit. A tattoo writing exercise. Vocab riddles.

Active Learning 163

Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 163

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems.

Assignments 88

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 88

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

After 13 years of testing higher-order active learning modalities in the classroom, collecting data, building a database, and analyzing student learning results in bi-annual principles of marketing classes, my colleague and I saw two important results emerge.

Student Engagement 77

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 77

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. Here are some activities to use in your online courses. Our students have really enjoyed this type of activity in the past as well. Jeopardy Jeopardy!

Activities 111

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2024

When I look at the various articles and comments in the Teaching Professor collection, group work continues to be a regular topic. From a well-designed and well-implemented group activity, students can have rich encounters with the content and learn the value of working collaboratively. I don’t think so.

Group work 64

Group work Instructors Students Research Methods 64

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. Here are some activities to use in your online courses. Our students have really enjoyed this type of activity in the past as well. Jeopardy Jeopardy!

Activities 108

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 108

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.). Let’s start with the basics.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Assignments Learning 218

Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2024

When I look at the various articles and comments in the Teaching Professor collection, group work continues to be a regular topic. From a well-designed and well-implemented group activity, students can have rich encounters with the content and learn the value of working collaboratively. I don’t think so.

Group work 59

Group work Instructors Students Research Methods 59

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

How to Get Started with SEL Teachers can emphasize SEL with their students from day one of the school year by flipping their class expectations and beginning with activities that get students collaborating while also practicing classroom routines. The video can be delivered to students via a Post to your Edmodo class or as an assignment.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Building from work by Bandura , Social Learning Theory proposes that adopting new behaviors and knowledge comes from observing others. Giving students choices also helps them find more purpose in the work they complete. Particularly in the middle and high school grades, students are really seeking purpose in their assignments.

High School 300

High School High School Knowledge Motivation 300

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2020

Natural leaders may emerge during group work as part of a team presentation assignment. Adobe Spark : Students can use existing templates for an assignment or as personal inspiration. Casio : Casio’s education solutions aim to deliver flexibility as they support active learning and collaboration.

Learning Tools 166

Learning Tools Learning Assignments Group work 166

Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

Promote Collaboration Through Group Work When it comes to helping students create stronger projects, sometimes more really is better. Encourage your students to work in groups and take on roles that complement their strengths, but instead of assigning totally separate tasks, focus on roles that require real teamwork.

Students 92

Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 92

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

When Suparna Chatterjee was taking a graduate online course at New Mexico State University two years ago, she had to complete an ice-breaker activity where she was asked to create her own superhero. Based on that feedback, the professor, Julia Parra, says she changed the assignment to make it broader, and more inclusive.

Culture 147

Culture Teaching Syllabus English 147

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

It is a part of the Lumen Christi Academies , a group of Catholic schools in the San Francisco Bay Area whose mission is to “nurture ethical scholars who will change the world” through active, personalized and student-led learning. However, encouraging students to take ownership for their group members is difficult.

Metacognitive Skills 165

Metacognitive Skills Learning Assignments Group work 165

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. So when you assign partner work, do it with intention. to determine groups.

Group work 52

Group work Assignments Questions Communication 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

While it may seem logical for teachers and professors to clearly disclose when they use AI to develop instructional materials, just as they are asking students to do in assignments, Watkins points out that it’s not as simple as it might seem. She imagines teachers might use AI in the same way to create assignments or lesson plans. “No

Teaching 217

Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Abromaitis was particularly excited about how she was able to use Hapara’s Workspace to structure and differentiate the resources and assignments for her students. Moreover, while students are sitting in class working on their assignments, Abromaitis can give instant feedback to them individually. add relevant descriptions.

Student Engagement 163

Student Engagement English Assignments Feedback 163

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Before any work on the course concepts starts, the focus should be on developing communication and trust in the classroom space. We may not all have the luxury in our class schedules to take an entire week for this, but we must integrate more community building in our existing activities and schedules, especially on the first day.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Dear Bonni, You have shared often about active learning strategies and the impact they have on student learning. However, I am dubious that the approaches you describe work with large classes. Offering team-based, low-stakes assignments to get students explaining what they are learning to others in the class.

Learning 162

Learning Students Assignments Participation 162

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Before any work on the course concepts starts, the focus should be on developing communication and trust in the classroom space. We may not all have the luxury in our class schedules to take an entire week for this, but we must integrate more community building in our existing activities and schedules, especially on the first day.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2024

Thus, there is a need to create an exclusive schedule that covers your personal and work commitments specifically for this period. Here are some ways to balance your work and life during this busy period. For example, if you feel tired, you can find a way to relax and catch up on work later.

Teachers 167

Teachers Attention Achievement Activities 167

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part 1: Pedagogical approaches Backward design Set the course goals and lesson objectives, then plan activities, assignments, and evaluations/assessments that align with the goals and objectives. For example, pause for one or two of the above activities after lecturing for eight to 10 minutes. Provide variety in assignments.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

In addition to using technology in my own biology courses, I also work with faculty across the country on how to teach with technology through an inclusive lens. The narrative I often hear centers on how students may resist active learning approaches, a teaching style that often (but not always) is predicated on some technology.

Technology 167

Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Instead of assigning students the same structured projects (such as the age-old puzzles that move a robot through a maze), empower students to write code for something they really care about. And in grades K-5, computer science is an integral part of the STEM program and added when possible to larger project-based learning activities.

Science 168

Science Art Social Studies Languages 168

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

For instance, when assigned to work in groups during class, students who may have trouble focusing or even hearing the discussion due to the noise level may ask the professor for permission to work in the library or outside. Cold or random call.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

For instance, rigid attendance or late-work penalties can be replaced with policies such as “grace days,” where students can submit work late without penalty. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 121

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 121

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

However, on Canvas, the assignment was posted and was readily available. Other questions on the form would ask for a rating of my teaching, participation in group work, and what activities they felt were the most engaging. I prefer posting them on an LMS as I found that my students did not check their email often.

Evaluation 155

Evaluation Feedback Curriculum Assignments 155

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. What are the 5 methods of teaching? What are the 5 methods of teaching?

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part 1: Pedagogical approaches Backward design Set the course goals and lesson objectives, then plan activities, assignments, and evaluations/assessments that align with the goals and objectives. For example, pause for one or two of the above activities after lecturing for eight to 10 minutes. Provide variety in assignments.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

Here, we discuss all things course-related while reflecting on the activity we just completed and examine how our discussion introduces, reinforces, or masters content. First, students quickly become accustomed to my knack for active learning techniques. In the final 20 minutes of class, I tend to shift focus to the syllabus.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

Rather than having teachers manage a whole group of 30+ students at once, PBL frees them to break classes into small groups and connect and talk in depth with each group. For example, one student did an organic gardening activity for a restaurant. Very rarely does a student understand something on the first try.

Grades 142

Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 142

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students. The platform allows students to submit work electronically, receive grades, and track their progress over time. This dynamic format keeps learners engaged and motivates them to participate actively in the lesson.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

What we’ve done: After our brief mini-lesson on fractions, we assigned students to different stations based on a unit pretest that Tonja had given, along with informal observations we made during instruction. Both Tonja and I worked with separate groups of students. For remote learners, we used an online assessment.)

Teaching 216

Teaching Teachers Students Math 216