eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Most tools that teachers have for this purpose are lagging indicators such as tests, quizzes, and homework. Additionally, gamification features, enhanced by AI, can make learning more engaging and enjoyable by incorporating game elements into educational activities, and motivating through rewards, challenges, and interactive storytelling.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Now, he and Baselice collaborate to create and test games and are actively trying to gather evidence that these activities aren’t just good for engagement, but for long-term learning. Lego has used its signature building-block toys as a basis for play-based activity guides for teachers.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By looking at research into online learning and human development, we can begin to grapple with the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Research studies don’t provide strong evidence that synchronous learning universally leads to better student engagement and learning outcomes than asynchronous learning or vice versa.

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Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

QuizGecko: Versatility and Innovation Among the leading AI-powered quiz generators, QuizGecko is a versatile tool that can transform text, documents, or URLs into captivating interactive quizzes. While not solely AI-focused, Quizlet incorporates smart learning algorithms to personalize study sessions for users.

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Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that the company has acquired Generation Genius, a trusted educational streaming platform for K-8 science and math videos, activities, and lessons.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Would you like to prepare students for learning material with which they tend to struggle? Do you want to help students transition effectively from one learning activity to another? Read on for three useful ways to improve student learning. These are: pre-exposure, activating prior knowledge, and retrieval practice.

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Knowledge Quizzes Students Learning 126

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

By enabling these connections, IMS, the nonprofit group that organized this event, hopes to create a plug-and play-educational ecosystem where tools can freely and seamlessly share information about student learning that educators can use to drive better learning outcomes. And that creates data that can be shared.

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Blended Learning Assignments Learning Outcomes Quizzes 144

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students can work through materials at their own pace and from various locations if needed, accommodating diverse schedules and learning preferences. Digital quizzes, online assignments, and real-time feedback mechanisms offer a more dynamic and varied approach to evaluating students’ understanding and progress.

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 237

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

You see an opportunity to make a small change that might improve their learning outcomes, so you roll it out to a group of students who don’t know they are part of the sample. In June, Dartmouth College dropped a cheating investigation into medical students following the dubious use of Canvas to track perceived activity during exams.

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Ethics Knowledge Testing Learning 206

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A number of educators across the country are finding great value in ‘learning science’ books such as Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., practicing math problems, quizzes, flashcards, teacher lectures, and so on).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

, a game-based learning platform that makes learning engaging through interactive quizzes, surveys, and discussions. is widely used in classrooms across the globe to review content, assess understanding, and create a fun, competitive learning environment. Teachers can also use Kahoot! Additionally, Kahoot!

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Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

Frontline Education , a provider of K-12 data software, is developing a new feature (or “skill”) for Alexa that allows administrators to access data, such as teacher evaluation reports and employment rates, through voice-activated commands. video, quizzes) and share them publicly with other users.

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Quizzes STEM Art Languages 139

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

The class engaged in group discussions, reading response questions, and Kahoot quizzes to gauge comprehension. When we polled students after the read alouds, we learned that students overwhelmingly preferred the narrative-based digital game to all other read-alouds: 75 percent chose it as their favorite.

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Reading Game-Based Learning Teaching Quizzes 167

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

One prevalent technique is differentiated instruction, tailoring lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within a classroom. Another notable strategy is project-based learning, where students tackle real-world problems or tasks to apply and integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines.

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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Curriculum Alignment: SplashLearn aligns closely with school curricula, reinforcing classroom learning with games and activities. Engagement: Interactive content, vibrant colors, and engaging gameplay keep children interested in learning and something for children look forward to. It is completely free for teachers.

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Assignments Quizzes Motivation Grades 158

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The next big move came when instructional designers, as part of their skillset, turned to digital authoring systems, software introduced to stimulate engagement, encouraging virtual students to interface actively with digital materials, often by tapping at a keyboard or touching the screen as in a video game.

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Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 153

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

QuestionWell allows you to input an article, reading, or a video and writes questions based on what you’ve input and your learning outcomes. You can also export the questions you have chosen and integrate them into a quizzing system or LMS such as Canvas, Quizziz, Kahoot, Blackboard, and more.

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Multiple Choice Questions Education Teaching Assistants Learning Outcomes 125

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

We know that teachers are most effective at driving engagement and learning outcomes when they are empowered to differentiate their instruction for the range of needs and interests in their classrooms. In order to gauge comprehension, teachers can alternate quizzes with writing prompts or live discussions. Source: Newsela.

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Reading Learning Motivation Coaching 127

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

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Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. Effective pre-lab videos must have well-defined learning outcomes.

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Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 124

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Real-time Assessment : Technology allows for immediate feedback through online quizzes and assessments, helping teachers identify areas where students may need additional support. Increased Engagement : Technology introduces interactive elements to lessons, making learning more dynamic and enjoyable.

Technology 130

Technology Attention Quizzes Communication 130

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Would you like to prepare students for learning material with which they tend to struggle? Do you want to help students transition effectively from one learning activity to another? Read on for three useful ways to improve student learning. These are: pre-exposure, activating prior knowledge, and retrieval practice.

Knowledge 98

Knowledge Quizzes Students Learning 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 22, 2018

Here are eleven such activities I’ve collected from colleagues using transformative tools that optimize learning while making students active participants in expected learning outcomes: Class management. Use the webtool Too Noisy for the first month of class to show students how loud the class can get.

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Activities Schools Mobile Devices Writing 71

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Educators should identify specific learning outcomes and consider how a particular tool aligns with those outcomes and how it can enhance or complement those objectives. Look for tools that support interactive and collaborative learning experiences to engage students actively in the educational process.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Learning Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

No one wants to be at the bottom of a leaderboard,” says Deepak Cheenath, co-founder of Quizizz, a classroom tool that lets teachers create pop quizzes and games. It’s an interesting strategy, but still largely restricted to extracurricular activities like after-school coding clubs or art projects.

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Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 204

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

QuestionWell allows you to input an article, reading, or a video and writes questions based on what you’ve input and your learning outcomes. You can also export the questions you have chosen and integrate them into a quizzing system or LMS such as Canvas, Quizziz, Kahoot, Blackboard, and more.

Multiple Choice Questions 110

Multiple Choice Questions Education Teaching Assistants Learning Outcomes 110

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Random House. Freeman, S.,

Plagiarism 121

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 121

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. Effective pre-lab videos must have well-defined learning outcomes.

Laboratory 110

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 110

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It has become a focus of significant learning institutions (Gao, 2020; Gutierrez, Sanchez, Castaneda, & Prendas, 2017). Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

As online education continues to evolve, the challenge to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences is paramount. Traditionally, the one-size-fits-all approach to assessment has been dominant, with all students completing the same activities throughout the course. Outcome The results were compelling.

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Student Engagement Assignments Instructors Students 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It has become a focus of significant learning institutions (Gao, 2020; Gutierrez, Sanchez, Castaneda, & Prendas, 2017). Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

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.

Attention 123

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 123

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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Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 106

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

Without opening learning platforms up to the research community, it’s hard to understand if and how they’re improving learning outcomes. It’s not too late for university leaders and faculty to play a more active role in developing the kinds of adaptive technologies they’re beginning to pilot.

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Lecturing Critical Thinking Quizzes Learning Outcomes 103

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Random House. Freeman, S.,

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 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.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2025

It combines dynamic learning activities with a powerful adaptive learning engine that tailors content to each students individual needs. Students work through interactive spelling exercises, games, and quizzes that are designed not just for repetition, but for true understanding and mastery.

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Teaching Intelligence Motivation Quizzes 104