Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 25, 2019

As they discuss the challenge or problem, observe them. If teachers are assigning homework, it would be more powerful to use that practice to encourage students to reflect on their progress and identify the gaps in their understanding of concepts and skills. 1 Hook the Group. This can be done individually or in pairs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

Most people assume the move to online courses means students are logging on to the learning management system to take reading quizzes tied to their assigned textbook chapters and posting in the discussion board in line with weekly modules as their schedules allow.

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eLearning Quizzes Textbooks Fairness 274

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The tools and resources my students use must generate discussion and are often used in a team or partner setting, as I strongly believe that student interaction supports our instructional goals. You can create quizzes for the books your students are reading and assign collections to your students.

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Elementary School Elementary School Schools Quizzes 332

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2019

That is, instead of delivering content during class and giving exercises as homework, I had students learn the content at home by watching videos with embedded quizzes. The embedded quizzes enabled me to view student’s responses. Creating a safe environment for all students to participate in class discussions.

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Quizzes Learning Feedback Assignments 279

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

For a literature assignment, I have students design a Canva infographic analyzing a novels themes. The pre-made quizzes also offer instant feedback, helping students reflect on their learning process. Students watch a short video, answer embedded questions, and discuss their responses in small groups.

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Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 272

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Online courses can offer content in audio, text, and video formats, each with interactive elements like quizzes, virtual labs, and social annotation to enhance engagement and provide multiple ways for students to absorb the material.

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Learning Syllabus Universal Design Quizzes 294

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Oftentimes the learners fail to understand the vocabulary of the book that sets the obstacles for the reading comprehension, or fail to discuss the topic because they lack active vocabulary. The classroom can be a perfect ground for discussions, imagination training, and language improving activities.

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Art Language Languages Plagiarism 220

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Branch is known for his logical, easy-to-grasp course design, for his engaging assignments like The Armchair Anthropologist, and for the way his classes seem to fly by—which doesn’t happen by accident. Tell me about your Armchair Anthropologist assignment. Source: Course Hero. Why did it fail?

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

So, the teacher will use data to assign each student one or two “must-do” learning activities. These formative assessments can take the form of quizzes, short written responses, exit tickets, online discussions, and graphic organizers. For example, a teacher might design a station rotation with six stations.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. Student and teacher collaboration promotes an effective understanding of different concepts.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 305

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2018

is a platform where teachers create quizzes, discussions, and surveys. A backchannel is a digital conversation that happens at the same time as a face-to-face activity, where students can share their thinking about the topic or assignment. Here are sample questions you can ask: 3 things I learned today. 1 question I still have.

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Quizzes Students Classroom Management Assignments 230

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Learning management systems (LMS) that facilitate online content delivery, assignments, and grading. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers. Classroom response systems for instant feedback and engagement through quizzes, polls, and surveys.

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Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 298

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It allows more educators like you to create, distribute, and grade assignments, albeit paperless, especially in online learning sessions. It’s got a lot of features, too, like: Easy assignment distribution and collection features Seamlessly integrates with Google apps Real-time grading and feedback Kahoot!

Activities 158

Activities Quizzes Education Feedback 158

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Most tools that teachers have for this purpose are lagging indicators such as tests, quizzes, and homework. Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom. These lagging indicators exacerbate the issue of lack of capacity.

Teaching 314

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 314

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, (..)

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Classroom Management Mobile Devices Plagiarism Quizzes 183

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The two companies are no strangers: Workbench has been integrated with Google Classroom, which allows educators to assign Workbench projects to students, and track, review and assess their progress. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Educational Technologies Technology Quizzes Education 166

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? Digital tools used for assessment can also increase access and support collaborative assignments. Bethany Bovard defined the difference in her own words. “I Cali Morrison, Ed.D.

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Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 93

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2024

Rather than relying on this score alone, his teacher called him to discuss the assignment. He went on to explain each piece of art in great detail, showing his understanding of the assignment. Use AI to develop games and quizzes aligned with the school curriculum. This example highlights that using an AI tool isn’t “bad.”

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Academic Integrity Intelligence Essay Plagiarism 233

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. You can play the “This or That?”

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Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

Your routines and schedules will provide structure (and the comfort that is derived from structure) to the school community as you carry on class meetings, discussions, office hours, and messaging. Keep assignments simple. Assignments should be described very clearly so that students can succeed. Focus on healthy living.

Assignments 190

Assignments Learning Schools Quizzes 190

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As such, it effectively engages students in discussion of the correct answers, and just as importantly, the incorrect answers. I vary both the number and type of questions I use on the quizzes. I administer two daily quizzes in that course. My use of these quizzes has evolved. My students do the quiz as a group activity.

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Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

For example, as an online student, I was able to balance my studies with a full-time job, and as a teacher, multimedia elements and community through discussion forums made my virtual classroom more engaging and interactive. Your students can access course materials and complete their assignments on their schedule.

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Online Learning Education Learning Quizzes 186

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Google Classroom , the company’s online tool that lets teachers, students and parents manage assignments and discussions, will be getting a small facelift as part of 12 updates that Google is announcing at this week’s ISTE conference, an annual K-12 educational technology expo. In other words, the most recent activity sits at the top.)

Education 161

Education Quizzes Assignments Testing 161

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As such, it effectively engages students in discussion of the correct answers, and just as importantly, the incorrect answers. I vary both the number and type of questions I use on the quizzes. I administer two daily quizzes in that course. My use of these quizzes has evolved. My students do the quiz as a group activity.

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Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 96

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

This doesn’t stop with quizzes, tests, and memorizing facts. Sometimes it derives evidence of learning from anecdotal observation, watching students apply prior learning, working in groups, or participating in classroom discussions. Quick Quizzes. Also, Education.com has a good discussion on the importance of assessment.

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Authentic Assessment Quizzes Knowledge Discussions 150

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2022

It actually requires some unlearning, and some changes in approach, to create an environment that better encourages students to complete assigned activities. For instance, instructors can strategically assign tasks that can be auto-graded, or spot-checked. To incentivize that, I typically assign reading exercises and quizzes.

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Motivation Reading Instructors Assignments 202

Edsurge

MAY 11, 2020

I remember scrambling to learn all I could about the features of Blackboard and reviewing all of my textbook’s eLearning-related ancillaries, assigning self-paced modules and online quizzes to my students. Encourage open and honest discussions that allow faculty to share how they have traditionally taught on campus.

eLearning 207

eLearning Teaching Quizzes Lecturing 207

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

What kind of introductory text, video or activity might lead everyone into the assigned video without overwhelming them? So it can be helpful for teachers to talk about what kind of viewing they expect for a given assignment—and whether it’s ok to skim, or even skip, parts of a video.

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Teaching Instructors Teaching Philosophy Education 190

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital quizzes, online assignments, and real-time feedback mechanisms offer a more dynamic and varied approach to evaluating students’ understanding and progress. Edtech tools enable virtual collaboration for online projects and discussions. Technology opens up new avenues for exploration and self-directed learning.

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

So Boyle, who is a secondary school principal at Dalian American International School, located on China’s northeastern coast, let teachers email assignments during the first few weeks out and skip most instruction. Back then, many were speculating that schools would reopen in a few weeks. I’m not being rude.

Schools 218

Schools Students Assignments Testing 218

Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

By assigning units in Khan Academy that we had already covered prior to the closing of our school, I’m incorporating many of the research-based practices discussed here. I used to teach a unit on say, adding complex numbers and then assign homework on just that skill. My answer is yes, I believe so.

Math 216

Math Testing Coaching Assignments 216

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I created this article not to discuss potential legal and ethical issues surrounding AI, but rather to share my observations from a broad perspective. AI can also generate short content, such as answers to take-home quizzes or un-proctored multiple-choice exams. This was often for written assignments or take-home quizzes and tests.

Intelligence 144

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 144

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

Once resources have been collected, present to the group for discussion. Start with a discussion on 1) the difference between an amateur and professional writer, 2) what it means to be ‘published’, and 3) publication options. Introduce this project with a guest speaker who will discuss the special needs and learning styles of seniors.

Activities 202

Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 202

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

It encourages active engagement and reinforces understanding as students articulate and discuss ideas with one another. Think-Pair-Share: Students individually reflect on a question or prompt, then discuss their thoughts with a partner before sharing with the whole class.

Active Learning 137

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 137

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

Faculty assign homework to expose students to a new concept before they arrive to class, and use class time to ask questions and do more-active learning. They come primed to discuss those things and learn in classroom,” says Barba. “We These days the professor considers herself an advocate of “the non-video school of MOOCs.”

Lecturing 159

Lecturing Learning STEM Instructors 159

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

We leveraged this format to mitigate the known weaknesses of read alouds, where students read portions of a text in class before a discussion. For the read-alouds, students were assigned to groups of four based on reading ability—but not as you might expect. The fantasy unit culminated with a fully collaborative class Google Site.

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Reading Game-Based Learning Teaching Quizzes 167