Edsurge

JULY 17, 2023

Educator Jen Manly, left, and EdSurge reporter Nadia Tamez-Robledo address the audience during a discussion about the challenges students face while doing group work. Why does group work suck so much? And why do teachers and professors continue to assign it? EdSurge: My first question is a two-parter, Jen.

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Group work Teachers Students Instructors 148

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). Students view the work as simply a hurdle to be crossed, and once submitted and assessed, worthy of nothing more than being discarded. What a waste! Plant Physiology (Rasmussen).

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In elementary education, incorporating hands-on activities, promoting group work, and using visual aids are crucial for effective learning. Group work fosters collaborative learning through projects and discussions, thereby encouraging students to consider different viewpoints and ideas. Hands-on activities (i.e.,

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Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 297

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

This program also provides the educator with the ability to assign the same science article to students to read, but at their reading level. Having students work together in partners and/or groups with the virtual labs, models, and other resources provided has helped increase engagement in my classes, as well as assist with teamwork.

Teachers 307

Teachers Learning Science STEM 307

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Our group hoped that the mind map’s focus on associations and connections would offer opportunities for learning that were particularly relevant to teaching cultural connections. We gave students a similar assignment at the end of the semester, either on their own or in groups. Medical education , 36(5), 426–431.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Languages 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Our group hoped that the mind map’s focus on associations and connections would offer opportunities for learning that were particularly relevant to teaching cultural connections. We gave students a similar assignment at the end of the semester, either on their own or in groups. Medical education , 36(5), 426–431.

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Group work Culture Instructors Languages 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

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Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Building from work by Bandura , Social Learning Theory proposes that adopting new behaviors and knowledge comes from observing others. Giving students choices also helps them find more purpose in the work they complete. Particularly in the middle and high school grades, students are really seeking purpose in their assignments.

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High School High School Knowledge Motivation 297

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Engagement remains a tricky subject for many teachers, but some are finding creative ways to keep kids coming back, especially during whole-group discussions on video conferencing platforms such as Zoom. Teachers of older students are assigning group work and creating breakout chat rooms in Zoom.

Learning 218

Learning Participation English Internet 218

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The video can be delivered to students via a Post to your Edmodo class or as an assignment. question as an Edmodo Note or Poll, and students reply with their preference and discuss with classmates in the post comments. Edmodo Assignments, too, can be used for in-person and online group work. What did you learn?

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Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

While it may seem logical for teachers and professors to clearly disclose when they use AI to develop instructional materials, just as they are asking students to do in assignments, Watkins points out that it’s not as simple as it might seem. She imagines teachers might use AI in the same way to create assignments or lesson plans. “No

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Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Synchronous learning is best for class discussion, small group work and social-emotional learning exercises. Asynchronous learning is better for independent study and when students are completing their individual assignments. There is a place for both, the authors argue.

Learning 218

Learning Internet Writing Failure 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

But Chatterjee, an international student from India, did not feel confident about the assignment, and thought it was Western-centric and focused on physical powers associated with attractive males. Based on that feedback, the professor, Julia Parra, says she changed the assignment to make it broader, and more inclusive.

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Culture Teaching Syllabus English 151

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Dropbox Paper or Google Docs : these mainstream collaborative word-processing tools let instructors invite students to collaborate on assignments or group work. Rethink Discussion Boards We need to rethink discussion boards if they are ever going to be worthwhile.

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Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 164

Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

For example, moving from lecture to small group work is only as effective as the nature of the feedback, the respect between stakeholders, and the understanding students have in how the process helps them grow both intellectually and socially. In my experience, graduate training in STEM tends to lack any discussion of this.

Technology 167

Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part 1: Pedagogical approaches Backward design Set the course goals and lesson objectives, then plan activities, assignments, and evaluations/assessments that align with the goals and objectives. Provide variety in assignments. Assign a pre-lesson oral or written summary of a reading text or video clip.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

If a student wants to discuss accommodations, try to do so during office hours or via email. For instance, when assigned to work in groups during class, students who may have trouble focusing or even hearing the discussion due to the noise level may ask the professor for permission to work in the library or outside.

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Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I add the element of having them discuss their individual observations with a partner. Individual Work: Individual assignments and assessments are an expected part of any college class as we must ensure that students independently have an understanding of the course concepts. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

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Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I add the element of having them discuss their individual observations with a partner. Individual Work: Individual assignments and assessments are an expected part of any college class as we must ensure that students independently have an understanding of the course concepts. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

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Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Starting each class session by asking students to recall what was discussed in the previous session. Some approaches I observe Wesch using in ANTH 101 are: Centering the class around 10 big ideas and linking the assignments around those same ideas. Calling students by name, even in such a large class.

Learning 163

Learning Students Assignments Participation 163

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

For instance, rigid attendance or late-work penalties can be replaced with policies such as “grace days,” where students can submit work late without penalty. Low-stakes practice: Use frequent formative assessments such as polls, quizzes, games, or writing and discussion prompts to reinforce and retrieve essential concepts.

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 121

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Over the years I tried more classwork, less classwork, having students take notes, not having students take notes, working in groups, working alone, more homework, no homework, less homework, extra help sessions and everything in between. Yet nothing I tried had a lasting impact on learning.

Teachers 149

Teachers Feedback Math Assignments 149

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part 1: Pedagogical approaches Backward design Set the course goals and lesson objectives, then plan activities, assignments, and evaluations/assessments that align with the goals and objectives. Provide variety in assignments. Assign a pre-lesson oral or written summary of a reading text or video clip.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

At the same time, I intentionally sprinkle discussions where I can highlight the transferrable skills that we will learn and reinforce in the course; this includes a vast offering of career opportunities that go along with the transferrable skills or content. These questions reside in a discussion board so all students can see responses.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Since then, Calarco has shared an episode of This American Life to inspire discussion on the sociological imagination and ”how thinking like a sociologist means stepping outside our own bubbles.” She uses class discussions to help students see that social problems are not about individuals making bad choices.

Teaching 167

Teaching Multidisciplinary Culture Feedback 167

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

My supervising teacher would sit at her desk and take notes, and we would discuss how the lesson went and how I could improve. What we’ve done: After our brief mini-lesson on fractions, we assigned students to different stations based on a unit pretest that Tonja had given, along with informal observations we made during instruction.

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Teaching Teachers Students Math 216

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. Techniques such as think-pair-share and traditional group projects are common and quite beneficial to student learning as they provide opportunities for students to learn with and from each other.

Motivation 105

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

At the same time, I intentionally sprinkle discussions where I can highlight the transferrable skills that we will learn and reinforce in the course; this includes a vast offering of career opportunities that go along with the transferrable skills or content. These questions reside in a discussion board so all students can see responses.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 111

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students. The platform allows students to submit work electronically, receive grades, and track their progress over time. a game-based learning platform that makes learning engaging through interactive quizzes, surveys, and discussions.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

For instance, rigid attendance or late-work penalties can be replaced with policies such as “grace days,” where students can submit work late without penalty. Low-stakes practice: Use frequent formative assessments such as polls, quizzes, games, or writing and discussion prompts to reinforce and retrieve essential concepts.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2016

Jamie Schnepp) In the traditional classroom, students were assigned seats and placed in neat little rows. Let the students be in control, and pick the seating option that works best for them. There are no rows; students sit in groups that encourage rich discussion. What’s Changed—Then and Now. Sample anchor chart.

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Classroom Management Discussions Communication Assignments 113

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Additionally, cooperative learning promotes collaboration and peer interaction through group activities and discussions. By working together to achieve common goals, students develop communication skills, empathy, and teamwork abilities essential for success in the classroom and beyond.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, technology has reshaped classroom interactions, enabling students to communicate and collaborate beyond physical boundaries through online discussions, shared documents, and video conferencing. Teachers also worry about the possibility of students using AI to complete assignments without truly engaging in the learning process.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

If a student wants to discuss accommodations, try to do so during office hours or via email. For instance, when assigned to work in groups during class, students who may have trouble focusing or even hearing the discussion due to the noise level may ask the professor for permission to work in the library or outside.

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Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Mix in discussions, books, hands-on activities, and creative exercises to keep education well-rounded. Assign AI-based exercises to help students review concepts, but keep explanations and discussions teacher-led. Have them explain their reasoning, discuss solutions in groups, or apply concepts in real-world scenarios.

Critical Thinking 107

Critical Thinking Education Feedback Learning 107

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks, as discussions, debates, and collaborations spark deeper understanding. Students engage in discussions, debates, group projects, and other collaborative activities, honing their communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

No meetings, no discussions, no impact on instruction. Then, I developed assignments aligned to each domain so that we could monitor progress more specifically. Since it was a small class with fewer than 15 students, I was able to split the time between one-on-one and whole-group work. Flash forward five years.

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Failure Learning Testing Assignments 111