Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

They encouraged me to embrace active learning, to create space where students become participants rather than passive listeners. Her example helped me see failure not as defeat, but as an essential part of learning. She guided me in designing exam questions that challenge critical thinking and reflect real-world application.

Beliefs 97

Beliefs Education Motivation Failure 97

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

It eventually expanded into high school, scaling up its challenges like levels in a video game and borrowing elements from game design—such as its approach to final exams, which are interactive and structured like “final boss” levels. minimizing failure and providing immediate feedback for students. The takeaway?

Skills 168

Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

Study 164

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 164

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

“The basic construct refers to beliefs about the causes of success and failure and how much perceived control one has to bring about outcomes or to control one’s behavior.” (p. If the student comes to class, does the homework, and studies for the exam, will that produce a high score? Goals motivate and direct students.

Motivation 109

Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 109

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

In the first part of my class, I’ll have them engage in activities where we’ll do a shared Google Doc so I can actually see their engagement and the thoughts that they’re having as they write words or add things to diagrams. So there should be failure in all of our classes. And so the laughter just isn’t always there.

Failure 148

Failure Feedback Students Exams 148

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2015

US News blamed math knowledge for a 33% failure rate by Oklahoma high school seniors on their exit exams. This goes well beyond Khan Academy’s online video training, into fantasy worlds of trolls and wizards, the type of activities most parents have tried to keep their kids away from. Con–which became a Pro.

Math 152

Math Failure Gamification Knowledge 152

Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In the latest edition, 600,000 students in 79 education systems across the world took the two-hour PISA exam. On the PISA 2018 exam, the countries where the most students disagreed with that statement hail from Europe (led by Estonia, Denmark and Germany), with the U.S. In the U.S., that included 4,800 students from 215 schools.

Testing 132

Testing Exams Intelligence Failure 132

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

“The basic construct refers to beliefs about the causes of success and failure and how much perceived control one has to bring about outcomes or to control one’s behavior.” (p. If the student comes to class, does the homework, and studies for the exam, will that produce a high score? Goals motivate and direct students.

Motivation 98

Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 98

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2017

NCLB asked districts to invest in supplemental interventions for students who were at-risk of not achieving grade-level proficiency, according to the state’s math and reading exams. Failure to do so is a failure to rebut the administration’s argument that these funds are unnecessary.

Failure 105

Failure Education Secondary Education Exams 105

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Incorporate mindfulness into lessons: Introduce brief mindfulness or meditation activities during online classes to help students manage stress and improve concentration. Promote physical activity : Encourage students to stay physically active, even when learning from home.

Schools 333

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 333

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The results of that one activity from September? A reduction in the failure rate on their end-of-unit exam from a typical 15 to 20 students to just two. Quite frankly, all they did was clarify the targets students needed to learn. From there, they created some graphic organizers to help kids with that content.

Failure 144

Failure Exams Questions Evaluation 144

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Students are required to work with me if they are on probation due to a course failure, and they are recommended to see me if they fail an exam or are deemed to be at risk for failure. I would also review individual exams with students to determine why they weren’t being successful.

Coaching 98

Coaching Exams Failure Learning Styles 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Students are required to work with me if they are on probation due to a course failure, and they are recommended to see me if they fail an exam or are deemed to be at risk for failure. I would also review individual exams with students to determine why they weren’t being successful.

Coaching 98

Coaching Exams Failure Learning Styles 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

A great option also is to program one of the widgets for an Hour of Code activity. This is a fun team activity to assess student knowledge on a topic. Tie-ins: This is an excellent gamified review for semester tests, final exams, or other summative assessments. Team Challenge. Time required: 1.5 Students love this game.

Activities 75

Activities Learning Critical Thinking Attention 75

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

A great option also is to program one of the widgets for an Hour of Code activity. This is a fun team activity to assess student knowledge on a topic. Tie-ins: This is an excellent gamified review for semester tests, final exams, or other summative assessments. Online/Offline Thanksgiving activities. Team Challenge.

Activities 75

Activities Learning Critical Thinking Attention 75

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 24, 2016

He shared with me that he taught earth science, that there was a mandatory segment of the curriculum on rock identification that was a significant component of the state exam, and that every year students were less than enthused about the unit (to be charitable). and compulsory exams (accountability!) Dr. Richard Elmore , Gregory R.

Failure 0

Failure Exams Students Culture 0

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

As educators in the field of higher education today, we are led towards several questions, the most important of which is: Is there a failure to understand the crucial and circular cause-effect relationship between emotions, cognition, and academic success? These opposing mindsets created “different psychological worlds” (Dweck, 2008).

Teaching 116

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 116

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

Students have always questioned the value of the content, assignments, and activities in their courses (“Why do I have to learn this?!”). Figure 2: Screenshot of the Social Engagement section in the User Experience Research Project Final Reflection document Trial and Error is about giving students the opportunity to learn through failure.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

Students have always questioned the value of the content, assignments, and activities in their courses (“Why do I have to learn this?!”). Figure 2: Screenshot of the Social Engagement section in the User Experience Research Project Final Reflection document Trial and Error is about giving students the opportunity to learn through failure.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

That will continue the cycle of failure. For those of us tasked with overcoming massive learning gaps and bringing success to at-risk students who have known nothing else but failure, this type of compromise might be the only way to do it. Was the student actively engaged or tuned out? Suddenly there were silver linings.

Failure 107

Failure Learning Testing Assignments 107

Edsurge

JULY 17, 2018

For a couple of decades, I championed online learning for its ability to uproot entrenched ideas in education, especially by engaging students in active learning, a pedagogical style rarely practiced on campus. Work and family obligations often undermine their studies, leading to a cascade of failures and dropouts. Or so I thought.

Education 142

Education Students Hybrid Courses Blended Courses 142

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

We often feel pulled in multiple directions – with service commitments and research projects on top of teaching responsibilities – so finding time to grade student papers, exams, projects, and in-class work can feel challenging. The important thing to remember is to consider your time, energy, and focus.

Grades 113

Grades Interdisciplinary Evaluation Feedback 113

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

We often feel pulled in multiple directions – with service commitments and research projects on top of teaching responsibilities – so finding time to grade student papers, exams, projects, and in-class work can feel challenging. The important thing to remember is to consider your time, energy, and focus.

Grades 110

Grades Interdisciplinary Evaluation Feedback 110

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

As educators in the field of higher education today, we are led towards several questions, the most important of which is: Is there a failure to understand the crucial and circular cause-effect relationship between emotions, cognition, and academic success? These opposing mindsets created “different psychological worlds” (Dweck, 2008).

Teaching 98

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 98

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

Study 99

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 99

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Classroom response systems make the practice of regular “temperature checks” an impactful and efficient activity in even the largest classrooms. High-stakes exams may in fact do a better job of measuring how well students cope with test taking, rather than assessing actual learning. Academically? Emotionally? Zengaro, Z.,

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

They believe “that people have a set amount of intelligence that is essentially unchangeable,” as contrasted with those who carry a “growth mindset” believing “that intelligence (1) isn’t set in stone and (2) isn’t the main determinant of success or failure.” (pp. The applications to online instruction are especially timely and specific.

Motivation 116

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Take the time to visit the classrooms of other teachers and talk with them about their teaching successes and failures. Right-size” your course, your lessons and exams, and your assignments. Don’t try to cram as much as you can into each lesson, exam, or assignment. Borrow appropriately from other teachers. Share more stories.

Teaching 80

Teaching Exams Assignments Failure 80

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Classroom response systems make the practice of regular “temperature checks” an impactful and efficient activity in even the largest classrooms. High-stakes exams may in fact do a better job of measuring how well students cope with test taking, rather than assessing actual learning. Academically? Emotionally? Zengaro, Z.,

Course Design 110

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 110

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

They believe “that people have a set amount of intelligence that is essentially unchangeable,” as contrasted with those who carry a “growth mindset” believing “that intelligence (1) isn’t set in stone and (2) isn’t the main determinant of success or failure.” (pp. The applications to online instruction are especially timely and specific.

Motivation 97

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 97

k12

MAY 2, 2025

How a teacher handles conflict, treats others, or responds to failure sends powerful messages to students. In the Montessori method, children learn through activity in a stimulating environment set up to meet their needs and foster growth. These everyday moments can shape a students values and beliefs in subtle but lasting ways.

Teachers 52

Teachers Education Failure Beliefs 52

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Take the time to visit the classrooms of other teachers and talk with them about their teaching successes and failures. Right-size” your course, your lessons and exams, and your assignments. Don’t try to cram as much as you can into each lesson, exam, or assignment. Borrow appropriately from other teachers. Share more stories.

Teaching 52

Teaching Exams Assignments Failure 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2021

To rebuild communities in which young people not only learn about algebra and grammar, but also prepare for their roles as citizens in an active democracy, we must listen intentionally and skillfully. I attended Boston Latin School, a public exam school in Boston. Furlonge is an essential resource and guide.

Art 207

Art Science Reading Failure 207

Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2017

And so, even though students hate cumulative exams, those are the ones that actually force them to keep encountering the material repeatedly over the course of a year in order to make sure that it gets in there. But actually, learning is failure driven; it's when surprising things happen that you're forced to learn new things.

Teaching 148

Teaching Laboratory Motivation Testing 148

k12 Online Schools

MAY 6, 2025

is often met with a sigh, a screen, or a flurry of activity designed to fill the silence. Executive Functioning Skills When kids decide how to occupy themselves out of boredom, they activate executive functions like decision-making, goal-setting, and evaluating outcomes, skills essential for leadership, learning, and life success.

Intelligence 52

Intelligence Evaluation Interdisciplinary Writing 52