eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Designate shared spaces and materials In middle and high school, as students change classrooms and teachers more frequently than in earlier grades, it is easy for them to feel less connected to the physical spaces they occupy, the materials they use briefly, and the teachers they encounter while doing so.

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High School High School Knowledge Motivation 300

Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2024

When I look at the various articles and comments in the Teaching Professor collection, group work continues to be a regular topic. From a well-designed and well-implemented group activity, students can have rich encounters with the content and learn the value of working collaboratively. How Does This Apply to Group Work?

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Group work Instructors Students Research Methods 59

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

Teaching 217

Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

And for the first half of his 9th grade year, he did enough to pass, earning Cs and Ds. The day grades were due, I pulled Ray aside at the end of the class and lauded his accomplishments. The video can be delivered to students via a Post to your Edmodo class or as an assignment. Thanks, Mrs. Baker.

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Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

Promote Collaboration Through Group Work When it comes to helping students create stronger projects, sometimes more really is better. Encourage your students to work in groups and take on roles that complement their strengths, but instead of assigning totally separate tasks, focus on roles that require real teamwork.

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Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 92

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

This step was taken especially since it became more difficult for me over the years in the classroom to keep todays device-driven students focused beyond 10 seconds or less on an assigned major concept for each of my fifty-minute classes.Retained learning was there but not at the expected levels.In

Student Engagement 70

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 70

Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2023

Also during that period, teachers with a high share of students classified as English learners were more likely to report that their students regularly struggled to understand lessons, complete assignments and get help from an adult. Nationwide, 36 percent of students were behind their grade level before the pandemic.

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Schools Learning English Achievement 191

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

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Grade 9 Geography was in trouble. Students didn’t like the traditional textbook-and-worksheet-centric course, and their teachers and district staff were concerned that a lack of engagement was translating into lower grades at Canada’s Ottawa Catholic School Board’s (OCSB) high schools. They can: take pictures in their neighborhoods.

Student Engagement 163

Student Engagement English Assignments Feedback 163

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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Group work Assignments Questions Communication 52

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

This model is similar to the center rotations that already occur in many elementary classrooms, in which students rotate through stations in small groups, working both independently and with the teacher. However, encouraging students to take ownership for their group members is difficult.

Metacognitive Skills 166

Metacognitive Skills Learning Assignments Group work 166

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2017

They don’t want to fail publicly; they are very concerned about their grades, and some are concerned with privacy.” 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. “I Morgan is not alone.

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Lecturing Course Evaluations Students History 156

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

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. I also stopped including a grade in any of the feedback that I give to students.

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Teachers Feedback Math Assignments 152

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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. But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

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Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 115

Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

So, when this small-group, cohort-based AI program became available, she jumped at the chance. We spoke with this dynamic group of educators about how the AI Explorations course helped reshape and expand their efforts to integrate AI tools and teaching into K-12 classrooms.

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Intelligence Education Assignments Middle School 189

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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. But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?:

Exams 110

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 110

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. This past semester, each student submitted reading notes as an assignment in the LMS. Trello : a virtual stack of index cards where students can add their ideas.

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Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 163

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 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. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 116

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Johnson, who wanted to help students course-correct before midterms, developed an innovative combination of high-stakes and low-stakes assignments and assessments that provide ongoing feedback.

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Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 164

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In addition to instructional support, education technology also streamlines administrative tasks such as grading, attendance tracking, and communication, improving the efficiency of school operations. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students. Additionally, Kahoot!

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Instead of assigning students the same structured projects (such as the age-old puzzles that move a robot through a maze), empower students to write code for something they really care about. And in grades K-5, computer science is an integral part of the STEM program and added when possible to larger project-based learning activities.

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Science Art Social Studies Languages 168

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

However, on Canvas, the assignment was posted and was readily available. When doing the assessment, I clarified to the students the purpose of the survey and emphasized that it had no bearing on their grades. My rationale was that I provided feedback throughout the year on their work, and now it is time that they do likewise for me.

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Evaluation Feedback Curriculum Assignments 155

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

Eighteen years ago, when I was a student-teacher, I started out by silently sitting in the back of an elementary-grade classroom, watching, observing and taking notes. Both Tonja and I worked with separate groups of students. I didn’t get much time to interact with students. For remote learners, we used an online assessment.)

Teaching 216

Teaching Teachers Students Math 216

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. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Two weeks into the school year, I have students who are still struggling with the diagnostic test, which is designed to see where the students are in reading comprehension and writing for 11th grade literature. Then, I developed assignments aligned to each domain so that we could monitor progress more specifically.

Failure 111

Failure Learning Testing Assignments 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Jessica Calarco To succeed in the project—and earn a good grade in the course—students must level up their interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with the members on their team. Design and assign specific roles What Is Course Hero? She also relied heavily on YouTube videos to bring her podcasting knowledge up to date.

Teaching 167

Teaching Multidisciplinary Culture Feedback 167

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

AI-driven platforms assist with grading, personalized learning plans, and identifying student learning gaps, allowing educators to focus more on mentorship, critical thinking exercises, and fostering creativity in their students. How can schools balance digital learning with traditional teaching methods to create an inclusive environment?

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Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Organized Classroom

APRIL 7, 2025

One of the tasks I always dreaded was looking at the blank comments box in my online grade book, knowing that I needed to come up with a new original comment for each student at the elementary level. Also includes forms for having ongoing Data Folders recommended for grades 2-12! It doesn’t matter what grade level you teach.

Assignments 64

Assignments Motivation Math Grades 64

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

To encourage students to come to class while still respecting legitimate reasons to not be in class, we have adopted in-class participation exercises that count towards the course grade, while still allowing students to make-up missed work in a timely manner. However, these changes contributed to decreased attendance.

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Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 94

Teach Hub

JUNE 7, 2024

Teaching is a balancing act, with constantly juggling creating lesson plans , grading papers, and many other tasks. Canva is a free tool designed to simplify your daily tasks so you can work smarter, not harder. By utilizing Canva’s resources you can streamline your workflow to help lighten your load.

Motivation 103

Motivation Quizzes Classroom Management Attention 103

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Another essential strategy is collaborative learning, which emphasizes group work and peer interaction to promote active engagement and shared knowledge construction. What are the 5 methods of teaching? By offering varied instructional approaches, educators can address individual student needs and maximize learning outcomes.

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Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Teach Hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Think about what made the beginning of the year exciting: interactive activities, group work, hands-on projects, and maybe a little bit of classroom decorating. Add in some choice-based assignments or project-based learning to spark creativity. Or maybe your class can partner with a younger grade and become reading buddies.

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Motivation Students Writing Activities 103

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams facilitate group work, real-time feedback, and seamless communication between students and teachers. Lastly, technology streamlines administrative tasks, such as grading and record-keeping. These advantages make technology a powerful asset in modern education.

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Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 143

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2016

Jamie Schnepp) In the traditional classroom, students were assigned seats and placed in neat little rows. There are no rows; students sit in groups that encourage rich discussion. Students follow interactive lessons on their technology, and produce most of their work digitally. What’s Changed—Then and Now.

Classroom Management 113

Classroom Management Discussions Communication Assignments 113

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

This step was taken especially since it became more difficult for me over the years in the classroom to keep todays device-driven students focused beyond 10 seconds or less on an assigned major concept for each of my fifty-minute classes.Retained learning was there but not at the expected levels.In

Student Engagement 70

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 70