Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Although a wealth of research suggests that active learning increases student engagement and improves academic outcomes, many college campuses struggle to get faculty to shift away from traditional, sage-on-a-stage style teaching practices. And that dialogue helps inform the work of IU’s learning spaces team.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom learning, active learning strategies for students promote student-centered learning environments that enhance academic outcomes and cultivate lifelong learning skills. What are the 6 learning strategies for students?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they dont address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn. Teaching students how to activate critical thinking and metacognition will enable them to learn more efficiently and effectively.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform that enhances engagement on student devices, recently announced a new feature for its Spark plan. This new offering integrates AI Assist, an advanced tool designed to save teachers time and elevate student engagement through AI-generated quiz-based activities and assessments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

By understanding the strengths and limitations of each LLM, we can strategically deploy them to optimize learning outcomes, personalize instruction, and foster critical thinking and creativity in our students. January 15; 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.; South 320GH) 2.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

. • With 2019 here and 2020 in arm’s reach, there’s an ever-growing expectation that next-generation tech tools should do a better job of informing educators on which resources improve learning outcomes. Dr. Becky A. Bailey, educator, author, and founder, Conscious Discipline .

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This joy in learning lays the groundwork for lifelong educational enthusiasm and resilience. In practical terms, Joy in schools means integrating creative and interactive activities into the curriculum, celebrating achievements, and creating spaces where students are safe to express themselves.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

Start with the “why”: Teachers should critically consider the significance of their instructional approaches: Why is this method or content essential for students learning? Having a clear vision of the desired learning outcomes enables educators plan effectively and what instructional strategies to use.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Exposure to devices, coding activities, and digital collaboration tools equips students with the digital literacy and problem-solving skills necessary for success in a technology-driven society. Collaborative learning is another significant impact of educational technology in K-12 education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Foster Collaborative Learning While technology in education often focuses on individual learning, fostering collaborative learning is equally essential for students with special needs. Collaborative learning nurtures social skills, builds confidence, and enhances problem-solving abilities.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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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?

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2016

Dell announced the debut of three new, interactive display products, purpose-built for active learning, classrooms and conference rooms at ISTE 2016. The S560P features active styluses (IR Pens) to enjoy a natural writing or drawing experience between users and the projected images or programs.

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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. This dynamic format keeps learners engaged and motivates them to participate actively in the lesson. Teachers can also use Kahoot!

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

However, ethnic culture goes beyond identity and significantly shapes the learning process. The ACCCE model is a framework for applying culturally responsive teaching practices for meaningful learning outcomes (Plotts, 2022). Are Online Learners Frustrated with Collaborative Learning Experiences? & Romero, M.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Conversely, classroom learning offers a structured environment conducive to social interaction and immediate feedback. Research indicates that face-to-face instruction facilitates deeper learning through real-time discussions, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. This fosters a more connected and collaborative learning environment, even beyond the physical classroom.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

She also tweeted, “Synchronous vs. asynchronous would be based on each learning outcome.” Similarly, Price recommended a percentage of synchronous learning (20 to 30 percent), but argued that 100 percent of effective learning can occur online. Several other chatters also promoted moving all learning online.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2022

This transition requires educators to move away from traditional lectures and incorporate active teaching strategies to engage learners. Help students develop realistic classroom expectations, build a growth mindset, and a desire to learn. Students who develop a growth mindset identify the faculty as a resource for learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Interactive tools such as educational apps, videos, and virtual simulations make lessons more dynamic, capturing students’ attention and encouraging active participation. These resources cater to various learning styles, allowing students to better understand complex topics. Another key benefit is personalized learning.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective instructional solutions. Thus, to combat these issues, instructors must take a proactive approach in designing online courses.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

However, ethnic culture goes beyond identity and significantly shapes the learning process. The ACCCE model is a framework for applying culturally responsive teaching practices for meaningful learning outcomes (Plotts, 2022). Are Online Learners Frustrated with Collaborative Learning Experiences? & Romero, M.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This fosters a more dynamic and inclusive educational atmosphere where students can actively participate and learn from each other. This automation allows educators to redirect their time and energy towards more impactful activities, like developing creative teaching strategies and fostering meaningful student interactions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

These cognitive, behavioral and environmental influences are: Traditional classrooms were a conduit for social learning where students could sit together and collaborate on projects, group assignments, or make use of peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Institutions now use LMS software to deliver courses online.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2022

This transition requires educators to move away from traditional lectures and incorporate active teaching strategies to engage learners. Help students develop realistic classroom expectations, build a growth mindset, and a desire to learn. Students who develop a growth mindset identify the faculty as a resource for learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

To ensure the use technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning effectively in the classroom, educators must adopt a strategic approach that enhances learning outcomes. First, it’s essential to integrate technology that aligns with learning objectives. What are 5 advantages of technology in education?

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Even using technology like Slido embedded in a PowerPoint and asking students to request key words in order to make a class Word Cloud was deemed an engaging activity. Next, I give students time to interact by processing what they learned through an activity like Think-Pair-Share.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective instructional solutions. Thus, to combat these issues, instructors must take a proactive approach in designing online courses.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

Several strategies can help learners participate more fully in the learning environment, including collaborative learning, visual/spatial supports, and individualized instruction. Furthermore, collaborative learning can greatly benefit neurodiverse learners.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

Several strategies can help learners participate more fully in the learning environment, including collaborative learning, visual/spatial supports, and individualized instruction. Furthermore, collaborative learning can greatly benefit neurodiverse learners.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Even using technology like Slido embedded in a PowerPoint and asking students to request key words in order to make a class Word Cloud was deemed an engaging activity. Next, I give students time to interact by processing what they learned through an activity like Think-Pair-Share.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Thus, the mind map’s value could be enhanced by having students compare and discuss their mind maps, and by asking them to do the metacognitive work of observing and articulating their own learning progress. This is exactly what our colleague in Spanish chose to do through a group work activity.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Thus, the mind map’s value could be enhanced by having students compare and discuss their mind maps, and by asking them to do the metacognitive work of observing and articulating their own learning progress. This is exactly what our colleague in Spanish chose to do through a group work activity.

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

So that's an acronym that stands for tigers, collaboratively learning, actively working. So absolutely right, as Naomi mentioned, although we report to the president's office, of course we work very actively with the provost and with the deans. DC: And I'll add on to that, even more so with the faculty component.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

In my own experience, they often end up being underutilized, but with the training in place, they can lead to highly interactive learning moments. Knowing how to use classroom tech to its fullest will lead to optimal learning outcomes. They use an app called Kami , which supports real-time collaboration with annotation tools.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Teachers have also expressed positive feedback using the technology, underscoring how it led to more collaborative learning experiences for students. The staff now uses the interactive display to create and present lesson plans and share content with students utilizing their own tablets.

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