Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

Using the second/third grade pod as an example, Allen explains how two teachers start their morning together with a group of nearly 58 students who work on their own tablet devices. Each student is assigned an individualized learning schedule that involves group work or one-on-one interventions with a teacher.

Grades 164

Grades Elementary School Elementary School English 164

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Virtual escape room Team-building activities through virtual reality can allow students to work together to solve a mystery, such as using clues to identify an art thief, or complete other challenges. These provide a great way for students to build comradery in a team environment.

Activities 110

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 110

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Virtual escape room Team-building activities through virtual reality can allow students to work together to solve a mystery, such as using clues to identify an art thief, or complete other challenges. These provide a great way for students to build comradery in a team environment.

Activities 106

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 106

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Then, I developed assignments aligned to each domain so that we could monitor progress more specifically. Additionally, I started categorizing daily work by domain as well, so it was easy to compare to that initial score, and thus adjustments could be made by student as necessary in the curriculum. Diamonds in the Rough.

Failure 111

Failure Learning Testing Assignments 111

Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2023

We had a great talk about why group work is terrible and how to fix it, so check out the Q&A if you haven’t already.) While I’m not a teacher, I enjoy watching her videos on all manner of topics — some recent uploads discuss allowing students to redo assignments and time-blocking a planning period. I had it so good!

Reading 147

Reading Essay Instructors Culture 147

Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 5, 2023

Thinking Tasks Unlike in a more traditional classroom, where the lesson might start with direct instruction from the teacher, a typical day in a Thinking Classroom starts with the teacher assigning thinking tasks for students to work on in groups, and direct instruction is only given on an as-needed basis.

Math 52

Math Assignments Group work Social Studies 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Teachers are creating private Instagram accounts to post assignment reminders, memes related to class topics, or celebrate student achievements. Building a Digital Learning Culture In a traditional classroom, culture is built through physical presence: greetings at the door, shared lunchtime, or spontaneous group work.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Ethics Education Learning 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

A student participating in a live math lesson or creating a digital art project is engaging with their screen very differently than one scrolling social media for an hour. Theres a difference between passive screen use, like binge-watching shows, and active screen use that involves learning, creating, and interacting.

Technology 52

Technology Schools Reading Math 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2017

In 2012 I took a job as a general education language arts teacher, working with at-risk youths. I wanted to go paperless so we could keep track of work—so my students never had to panic about forgetting a pen, a pencil or a backpack again. It was a better fit for me than “behavior problem troubleshooter and paperwork expert.”

Attention 143

Attention Special Education Curriculum Testing 143

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In fact, students are so accustomed to this discussion board introduction process that even when I have a different introduction assignment, students will still introduce themselves on the discussion board.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In fact, students are so accustomed to this discussion board introduction process that even when I have a different introduction assignment, students will still introduce themselves on the discussion board.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

The studio integrates lecture, lab, and group work in a flexible learning environment, allowing students to actively participate in problem-solving, discussions, and projects, and it supports diverse learning activities and styles. Another effective approach is personalized assignments (Driessen et al.

Interdisciplinary 59

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 59

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

The studio integrates lecture, lab, and group work in a flexible learning environment, allowing students to actively participate in problem-solving, discussions, and projects, and it supports diverse learning activities and styles. Another effective approach is personalized assignments (Driessen et al.

Interdisciplinary 57

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 57