Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2015

This is a dramatic departure from the traditional approach to literature circles, which requires members of the group to complete specific jobs. I’ve always been torn about assigning students specific roles. They brainstormed ideas and groups worked at their own pace to complete their various performance tasks.

Teaching 404

Teaching Assignments Group work Skills 404

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.,

Cognitive Development 300

Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 300

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 108

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 108

eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Natural leaders may emerge during group work as part of a team presentation assignment. Multimedia learning tools play an important role in classrooms in a number of ways–including, but not limited to, boosting creativity, encouraging student engagement, and helping students learn to collaborate.

Learning Tools 300

Learning Tools Learning Assignments Group work 300

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In a previous post, I described how blended learning models could make this challenging teaching assignment more manageable ; however, that post assumes that teachers are familiar with blended learning. They may walk around a physical space or visit individual breakout rooms to gather informal data.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

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 91

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 91

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?

Group work 64

Group work Instructors Students Research Methods 64

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 311

Teachers Learning Science STEM 311

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?

Group work 59

Group work Instructors Students Research Methods 59

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.

Group work 52

Group work Assignments Questions Communication 52

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.).

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Assignments Learning 218

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The video can be delivered to students via a Post to your Edmodo class or as an assignment. Using Quizzes & Assignments for Collaborative Assessments Test day can be an opportunity for collaboration rather than competition. Edmodo Assignments, too, can be used for in-person and online group work.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

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. Shy students may come out of their shells when allowed to give a presentation via blog post or podcast.

Learning Tools 171

Learning Tools Learning Assignments Group work 171

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Thus, activities like class discussions, peer collaboration boards, and opportunities to consider and apply learning to pertinent real-world scenarios in small groups offer the chance to grow academically as well as socially and emotionally. Giving students choices also helps them find more purpose in the work they complete.

High School 300

High School High School Knowledge Motivation 300

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 81

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 81

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.

Students 92

Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 92

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

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

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

APRIL 9, 2020

Teachers of older students are assigning group work and creating breakout chat rooms in Zoom. Teachers are also reaching out to families by phone to make sure they are supported, and asking if they need help, she adds, which can make a big difference. Another piece of the puzzle?

Learning 218

Learning Participation English Internet 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.

Culture 148

Culture Teaching Syllabus English 148

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

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. Moreover, while students are sitting in class working on their assignments, Abromaitis can give instant feedback to them individually. add relevant descriptions.

Student Engagement 165

Student Engagement English Assignments Feedback 165

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 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

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. But Socol says more detailed information about these kinds of efforts is needed.

Schools 183

Schools Learning English Achievement 183

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 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 20, 2015

Group Work. Breaking students up into smaller groups is always a good way to make instruction and learning more palatable. By using your LMS, you can assign group spaces for students, which allow them to work together from anywhere. Assign assessments directly inside your LMS and track their progress.

Syllabus 104

Syllabus Assignments Learning Styles Group work 104

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

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. For Spencer, one key strategy is having students do focused group work and reinforcing their learning through means other than strictly relying on passive listening to lectures.

Learning 163

Learning Students Assignments Participation 163

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2017

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 One student wrote me this email saying he went to business school, was a professional, and had never spent so much time one assignment.

Lecturing 153

Lecturing Course Evaluations Students History 153

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

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. Cold or random call.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Make the Most of Group Work Learning outdoors naturally invites collaboration. When students are working together in an open space, they often feel less pressured and more creative. Small groups or partners are a great way to keep students accountable and safe, while also encouraging discussion and teamwork.

Activities 78

Activities Teaching Learning Attention 78

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

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. Provide opportunities for students to reflect.

Technology 167

Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167

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.

Instructors 165

Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 165

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

Rather than having teachers manage a whole group of 30+ students at once, PBL frees them to break classes into small groups and connect and talk in depth with each group. She shot and edited a video for her assignment, a mini-newscast in which she talked about her project.

Grades 145

Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 145

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2024

Further, you can group similar tasks to promote efficiency and reduce the stress of switching between different activities. Grouping work will also help you save time and encourage organization, especially since you will be dealing with several records.

Teachers 167

Teachers Attention Achievement Activities 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 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Fojan: I remember growing up and being the kid that got assigned into a group and ending up doing the majority of the work, oftentimes because the assignments were not as robust and could essentially be completed by one person. When you’re working on a complex problem, there's a lot that gets built into solving it.

Intelligence 180

Intelligence Education Assignments Middle School 180