eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2023

For the really unlucky, perhaps a teammate repackaged your work as their own. 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? Great question.

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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!

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Over time, they have also become learning tools in educational contexts–especially for note-taking, brainstorming, and studying for exams (Erdem, Farrand, Bandera, Mugnai). We gave students a similar assignment at the end of the semester, either on their own or in groups. Universal Journal of Educational Research , 5(12A), 1-7.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Over time, they have also become learning tools in educational contexts–especially for note-taking, brainstorming, and studying for exams (Erdem, Farrand, Bandera, Mugnai). We gave students a similar assignment at the end of the semester, either on their own or in groups. Universal Journal of Educational Research , 5(12A), 1-7.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2015

There is an interesting shift happening in education right now that touches on a similar tension between control and compliance versus freedom and self-reliance. This is a dramatic departure from the traditional approach to literature circles, which requires members of the group to complete specific jobs.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, profoundly impacted educational theory with his comprehensive theory of cognitive development. His work was developed in the mid-20th century, but it remains highly relevant and influential in today’s classrooms. Sensory experiences (i.e., Hands-on activities (i.e.,

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Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 294

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

If students are required to make clear when and how they’re using AI tools, should educators be too? 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.

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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.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Our rigorous curriculum is taught by Pennsylvania-certified teachers trained to provide virtual instruction in real time and is focused on providing all students the educational resources and out-of-classroom experiences they need to become successful, lifelong learners. Gizmos also offers math programs–Reflex and Frax.

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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.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 89

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. One of the primary benefits of education technology in K-12 is its ability to cater to diverse learning styles.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

She and Logie-Bates recruited their fellow Oakland Schools tech education enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity: 3rd grade teacher Jeremy Letkiewicz and two other K-12 technology integration specialists, Priscila Fojan and Stefanie Hebden. PBL goes beyond just a school assignment—it prepares kids for the real world that we live in.

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Intelligence Education Assignments Middle School 187

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

While statistics show that the 2015-2016 academic year ushered in an increasing number of students with disabilities in higher education, countless students do not inform their university about their disability. Hawa Allarakhia has a masters in education from the University of South Florida (USF) and is currently a doctoral candidate at USF.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you work in education in 2020, you are making tough decisions about how to best reach and teach your learners in the midst of a global pandemic. By contrast, children who have the most support at home can make more progress in asynchronous online learning environments, which adds new dimensions to existing educational inequities.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Any connected educator has heard buzzwords like flipped classroom, gamification, social-emotional learning (SEL), differentiation, and personalized learning. The video can be delivered to students via a Post to your Edmodo class or as an assignment. Edmodo Assignments, too, can be used for in-person and online group work.

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Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. So when you assign partner work, do it with intention. to determine groups.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The report is the work of the COVID Collaborative, a coalition of education, health and economic experts, written by the former directors of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology. Secretaries of Education, from both Democratic and Republican administrations.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

As a novice teacher educated in the digital age, I entered education, and specifically Saint Cornelius Catholic School, at a time of whirlwind change. The idea is exciting and empowering, but it can be difficult to envision, particularly for veteran educators with many years of experience and established practices.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

It’s no wonder that, according to a an article on trends topping educators’ agendas, student mental health remained top of mind in 2024. Particularly for adolescents, research finds that this age group is particularly values-focused and purpose-driven while also motivated to seek the respect of those around them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2020

Natural leaders may emerge during group work as part of a team presentation assignment. Adobe Spark : Students can use existing templates for an assignment or as personal inspiration. Step-by-step lessons help educators meet curricular objectives and add creativity to the classroom.

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Learning Tools Learning Assignments Group work 159

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Teachers of older students are assigning group work and creating breakout chat rooms in Zoom. For young children, it’s tricky to recreate authentic peer-to-peer interactions, admits Rhian Evans Alvin, CEO of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. “I Another piece of the puzzle?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

5 Microsoft OneNote Tips Every Educator Should Know. 1 tool for innumerable learning scenarios in higher education as well. 1 tool for innumerable learning scenarios in higher education as well. Here are my top five tips for using OneNote in all levels of education: 1. jena.passut_7651. Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:23.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Over the past six years, the Board has invested in technology to improve learning outcomes for all of its students—starting with G Suite for Education and Chromebooks. Abromaitis was particularly excited about how she was able to use Hapara’s Workspace to structure and differentiate the resources and assignments for her students.

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Student Engagement English Assignments Feedback 161

Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2023

When schools were forced to go remote during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, it shone a spotlight on inequities that had long plagued education. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. The nonprofit aims to promote equity in education. “I Source: Institute of Education Sciences. What Does the Data Say?

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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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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

While statistics show that the 2015-2016 academic year ushered in an increasing number of students with disabilities in higher education, countless students do not inform their university about their disability. Hawa Allarakhia has a masters in education from the University of South Florida (USF) and is currently a doctoral candidate at USF.

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Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2017

The study also noted that some higher education leaders were “less certain” about the impact self-directed learning would have in the university space. When they don’t get that experience because they are forced to do group work and interact with peers (who they do not view as subject-matter experts), they don’t feel like they are learning.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As educators, it is our responsibility to make space in our classrooms for all students to feel welcomed and encouraged to be a part of our community. 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.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

During my early days of teaching in graduate school, educational technology was sold more for its posh than performance. Student reflection assignments have been shown to produce cathartic effects on academic performance and even health. Provide opportunities for students to reflect. Leverage partners.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As educators, it is our responsibility to make space in our classrooms for all students to feel welcomed and encouraged to be a part of our community. 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.

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Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

A study was published by IDEA, a non-profit organization that focuses on academic success in a higher education context, which explored whether class size is a factor in perceived learning. 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.

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Learning Students Assignments Participation 161

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Generative AI is all anyone in education talks about anymore so the Ask a Tech Teacher team wanted to provide a collection of tips for using AI as a tutor. How to Leverage AI Tutors for Effective Learning: Tips for Parents, Educators, and Students AI tutors transform learning. They generate instant feedback and personalized lessons.

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Critical Thinking Education Feedback Learning 109

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Make it Easy for Students to Interact It can be a delicate balance to try to not overwhelm students by the quantity of educational technology we use in a class, while still keeping things interesting through the element of surprise. This past semester, each student submitted reading notes as an assignment in the LMS. Hypothes.is

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Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 161

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.

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 8, 2016

Blogs are a great resource for educators at all levels. Here are three ways educators can use blogs to encourage creativity, learning and collaboration. As educators, you often need to assess growth in a student’s knowledge over time. Try using a blog as an ePortfolio where students can store and track their assignments.

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