Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Then there’s the sudden temptation of ChatGPT and other new AI tools, which can make cheating on assignments easy and often undetectable. Instead, college instructors need to change how they assign and communicate their homework assignments. Some students don’t understand how important assignments are, Beckett says.

Instructors 199

Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 199

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

In the absence of face-to-face classes, teachers can communicate they care about their students’ progress by providing them with feedback on their work. Students also reported being more motivated by audio and video feedback because it was clear and personalized (Voelkel & Mello, 2014; Henderson & Phillips, 2015).

Feedback 546

Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. Offline and online stations can be used to encourage communication and collaboration among students for the purpose of building community and offering peer support. Let’s give this station rotation model a try!”

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

The overall quality of students’ work also suffers when they do not have the time and space needed to fully engage with academic tasks or produce artifacts to express and communicate their learning. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Growing up, I was the class vice-president; the de facto leader of every group project ever assigned; elementary and high school valedictorian; and the captain of my sports teams. Upon reflection, it’s probably because I was extremely shy and struggled with interpersonal communications. I’m not alone. percent of large U.S.

English 324

English STEM Motivation Communication 324

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Moving from essential to “renewable” assignments means that the students see the tasks as sufficiently meaningful to be kept and even passed on to others. What a waste!

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Interpersonal The interpersonal domain includes the collaborative and communication skills students need to work effectively with others and engage in shared tasks. Challenge #3: Student Apathy and Lack of Motivation Student apathy and lack of motivation are significant barriers to engaging students in deeper learning.

Blended Learning 460

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. Besides allowing students to pursue topics that interest them, the sense of ownership and autonomy that student agency provides is very motivating in itself. As Pink writes in the book: “Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.”

Students 348

Students Motivation Achievement Assignments 348

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment. It’s important to make the writing process less intimidating.

Writing 328

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 328

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s especially true when it comes to writing assignments: With poor writing skills, students can’t deal with essays and other homework the way they need to get a good grade. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication. all these require proper writing skills to avoid mistakes and misunderstanding.

Writing 286

Writing Skills Essay Languages 286

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

The student understands the underlying motives driving the character’s behavior here. They mirror the shortcomings of communication via texting. Texting quickly becomes the dominant space for written communication in their lives. The question asked was: “Why does Anne hide Peter’s shoes?”

Writing 278

Writing Students Communication Critical Thinking 278

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to complete assignments because they are meaningful, interesting, and rewarding, not because they are worth points. I want students to be intrinsically motivated to revisit and improve their work because they feel like active agents in the learning process. It is exhausting. Teachers must partner with their students!

Blended Learning 343

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Communication 343

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Educators can even tap student enthusiasm for new technology by assigning–and assessing student learning using–multimedia projects. Secret 1: Multimedia assignments. These types of assignments are also harder to farm out to AI! Motivate students to act by incorporating action planning into assignments.

Teaching 344

Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

That has sparked a burst of activity by teachers at schools and colleges to change their assignments to make them harder to game with this new tech — and hopefully more human in the process. For instance, on a recent assignment, some of the homework that came in didn’t sound like typical student work he was used to.

Assignments 148

Assignments Instructors Writing History 148

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Self-led, active learning will also see a rise as teachers enable students to work at their own pace and make more decisions about their learning––from what types of assignments they complete to how they want to work in the classroom. With easy-to-use AI art generators becoming more popular, they may use AI in creative endeavors.

Education 358

Education Motivation Game-Based Learning Assignments 358

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

Motivation 116

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 116

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Students need: Concentration Motivation Initiative Interest Self-esteem/efficacy. A high anxiety level–one that zaps a student’s concentration, motivation, and initiative–can result in a student shutting down. Building trust can go a long way to opening a line of communication. Concentration or organizational issues.

Students 350

Students Achievement Motivation Disabilities 350

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This approach not only motivates students to behave appropriately but also helps them develop a positive association with good behavior. For example, a teacher might eliminate a night of homework or classwork (and alternatively provide free time) if students consistently complete their assignments on time.

Classroom Management 272

Classroom Management Motivation Culture Achievement 272

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. PBL also encourages collaboration and communication, as many projects are best completed in teams. When students see how STEM relates to their lives and interests, they’re far more likely to feel motivated and excited to learn.

Middle School 331

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 331

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., Quizizz allows for both live games and homework assignments, so students can practice at their own pace.

Gamification 306

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

So, the teacher will use data to assign each student one or two “must-do” learning activities. Once teachers have used data to identify specific areas of need, they can assign each student one or two “must-do” stations. For example, a teacher might design a station rotation with six stations.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks. How can a regular practice of goal setting impact student motivation over time? Dedicate class time to goal setting to communicate the value of this routine. Checking items off a to-do list creates a sense of accomplishment, motivating us to continue working through the list.

Learning 343

Learning Motivation Achievement Skills 343

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

To overcome these obstacles, collaboration and communication are key. Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams. These tools can allow teachers to create dynamic and engaging lessons to motivate students.

Collaborative Learning 317

Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 317

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Assignment: Exploring Leadership Through Superheroes In this assignment, students are asked to compare five leadership styles—autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire (sometimes called free-rein style), transactional, and transformational—with the leadership qualities of at least three superheroes.

Assignments 115

Assignments Teaching Ethics Fairness 115

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

My doctoral research focused on the multidimensional motivational construct of teacher engagement in blended learning environments. Teachers can assign students an individual playlist or strategically pair or group students on a shared playlist to encourage communication and collaboration. Not necessarily.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

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 109

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 109

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Accelerators Real-world megatrends or catalysts that help motivate and increase the speed of innovation. Schools are challenged to engage in and effectively scale innovation — adapting what is working well and scaling it out across a school, district or state/country. Changing Attitudes Toward Demonstrating Learning.

Intelligence 345

Intelligence Motivation Assignments Communication 345

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Self-led, active learning will also see a rise as teachers enable students to work at their own pace and make more decisions about their learning––from what types of assignments they complete to how they want to work in the classroom. With easy-to-use AI art generators becoming more popular, they may use AI in creative endeavors.

Education 317

Education Motivation Game-Based Learning Reading 317

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration tools facilitate real-time communication and teamwork, essential skills in a digital world. Additionally, many schools leverage cloud-based platforms and learning management systems to facilitate seamless communication, assignment distribution, and collaboration.

Technology 262

Technology Teaching Gamification Textbooks 262

eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

Successful pitches require rock solid research and the ability to communicate an idea clearly and successfully — and those are the exact skills Gambrill and Dean hope to instill in these students. Students are broken down into small groups and assigned a popular current product. Gambrill said in a prepared statement.

Skills 272

Skills eLearning Teaching Schools 272

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

Motivation 98

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 98

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

The platform’s customization options enable me to design assignments that cater to each student’s unique learning needs, promoting a more inclusive and effective educational experience. This exercise helps them practice essential communication skills and familiarizes them with the process of visiting a healthcare professional.

Special Education 286

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 286

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Assignment: Exploring Leadership Through Superheroes In this assignment, students are asked to compare five leadership styles—autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire (sometimes called free-rein style), transactional, and transformational—with the leadership qualities of at least three superheroes.

Assignments 105

Assignments Teaching Ethics Fairness 105

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. Communicating clear expectations came in as the third most important instructional practice for driving engagement, with an average score of 4.34 3: Clear expectations. 4: Hands-on learning.

Student Engagement 300

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 300

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Multiple Means of Engagement : Engaging students in multiple ways is an excellent incentive for sparking motivation to learn. Classrooms are up and running again, and technology still provides us a means to communicate. Teachers can communicate instructions audibly or visually. What is an example of a UDL goal?

Universal Design 285

Universal Design Learning Feedback Communication 285

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It should clearly communicate the strengths and areas in need of development or revision in their work and suggest specific strategies the students can use to make improvements. User-friendly (more specifically, student-friendly): It’s important that the feedback is communicated to students in language they can understand.

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

There isn’t one solution for increasing learner engagement and motivation. When it comes to learning, engagement is influenced by a learner's level of motivation, focus and cognitive ability as well as online course design and a teacher's decisions regarding facilitation style. Quick communication builds connection.

Motivation 218

Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218