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 153

Culture Teaching Syllabus English 153

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

During the 2018-2019 school year, I participated in the Consortium for School Innovators (CSI) residency, through which educators like myself shadowed at 3 to 5 schools throughout the Bay Area to learn about innovative techniques in the areas of blended and personalized learning. First, I had students begin to reflect on their work.

Metacognitive Skills 166

Metacognitive Skills Learning Assignments Group work 166

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 161

Student Engagement English Assignments Feedback 161

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

When my students watch his videos, they say they feel like they are sitting in the same Harvard classroom that is being filmed and are participating in the dialog with the other students. 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.

Learning 162

Learning Students Assignments Participation 162

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 161

Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 161

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 123

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 123

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

New Hampshire schools participating in NG2 represent urban, suburban and rural parts of the state. So if a first-grade student is attending a kindergarten intervention group, he is not told he is going to a kindergarten class. Allen says that about 80 percent of the school is participating in the pilot.

Grades 164

Grades Elementary School Elementary School Participation 164

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. Accommodations for online courses.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

However, on Canvas, the assignment was posted and was readily available. My rationale was that I provided feedback throughout the year on their work, and now it is time that they do likewise for me. I prefer posting them on an LMS as I found that my students did not check their email often.

Evaluation 154

Evaluation Curriculum Feedback Assignments 154

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

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. Both Tonja and I worked with separate groups of students. For remote learners, we used an online assessment.)

Teaching 216

Teaching Teachers Students Math 216

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 189

Intelligence Education Assignments Middle School 189

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 152

Teachers Feedback Math Assignments 152

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. This dynamic format keeps learners engaged and motivates them to participate actively in the lesson.

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

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

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

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.

Student Engagement 105

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 105

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 109

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 109

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

On the opening day of student conferences, we used The Escape Game’s Remote Adventures , which did a great job of creating comradery among participants. Options for creating virtual trivia games, both live and asynchronous, include Crowdpurr and Jackbox.tv , which both use mobile technology to create trivia games for participants.

Activities 111

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

On the opening day of student conferences, we used The Escape Game’s Remote Adventures , which did a great job of creating comradery among participants. Options for creating virtual trivia games, both live and asynchronous, include Crowdpurr and Jackbox.tv , which both use mobile technology to create trivia games for participants.

Activities 110

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 110

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

These sessions often encourage active participation, enabling students to ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with peers. For example, in a history class, students might participate in a simulation of a historical event, immersing themselves in the context and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of the past.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

The Delivery Next comes the delivery of new learning, which can be achieved through various methods such as assigned readings, live or pre-recorded lectures, class discussions, flipped classroom activities, or small group work. Michael Kiener is a professor at Maryville University of St.

Counselling 93

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 93

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Teachers also worry about the possibility of students using AI to complete assignments without truly engaging in the learning process. A blended learning approach, where students engage with digital tools while also participating in teacher-led instruction, group work, and experiential learning, can create a more inclusive environment.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

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. Accommodations for online courses.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

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 92

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 92

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. By offering varied instructional approaches, educators can address individual student needs and maximize learning outcomes.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Organized Classroom

APRIL 7, 2025

While achievement is satisfactory, _ has not worked to his/her fullest potential. The grade reported is a direct result from _ not handing in assignments, even after several attempts to get them from him/her. Participation 26. He/She participates enthusiastically in all activities. Quality of homework assignments is poor.

Assignments 59

Assignments Motivation Math Grades 59

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When students learn there will be group work in a course, they often let up a collective groan. Group work tends to leave a bad taste in students’ mouths due to their lack of understanding of group dynamics. This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 25, 2019 © Magna Publications.

Group work 59

Group work Discussions Testing Gamification 59

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

The Delivery Next comes the delivery of new learning, which can be achieved through various methods such as assigned readings, live or pre-recorded lectures, class discussions, flipped classroom activities, or small group work. Michael Kiener is a professor at Maryville University of St.

Counselling 72

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 72

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

These technologies capture students’ attention and help them stay focused, leading to improved motivation and participation in the learning process. Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams facilitate group work, real-time feedback, and seamless communication between students and teachers.

Technology 139

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 139

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2016

For teachers without many seasons under their belts, check out this list of 50 classroom procedures ; it’s a good double check to make sure you’ve thought of everything—from group work to digital citizenship to classroom discussion. A few years ago, however, I noticed that not all the kids participated in these discussions.

Teachers 108

Teachers Coaching Testing Discussions 108

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When students learn there will be group work in a course, they often let up a collective groan. Group work tends to leave a bad taste in students’ mouths due to their lack of understanding of group dynamics. This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 25, 2019 © Magna Publications.

Group work 52

Group work Discussions Testing Gamification 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2018

You can publish classroom notes, schedules, homework, group work, and collaborate with other classes. That means not only does it offer most of the features of Wikispaces but it also provides a gradebook, pushes out assignments, and pffers homework submittal features.

Mobile Devices 72

Mobile Devices Blended Courses Discussions Knowledge 72

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This may involve lectures, active learning activities, or group work to disseminate information and student learning. To become familiar with the process, it might be helpful to start with designing a single assignment or module. Continuous Improvement I t is important to view course design as an ongoing improvement process.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Teachers are creating private Instagram accounts to post assignment reminders, memes related to class topics, or celebrate student achievements. Building a Digital Learning Culture In a traditional classroom, culture is built through physical presence: greetings at the door, shared lunchtime, or spontaneous group work.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Ethics Education Learning 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

A student participating in a live math lesson or creating a digital art project is engaging with their screen very differently than one scrolling social media for an hour. But the question isnt simply how much time online students spend in front of a screen, its how they spend that time. The quality of screen engagement matters.

Technology 52

Technology Schools Reading Math 52

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2024

A Student and a Teacher Try to Untangle Why Group Work Is, Well, Terrible By Nadia Tamez-Robledo This one hits close to home, and it’s thrilling to see that the topic of group work resonated with so many readers. Here are the most popular K-12 stories from 2023. My Students Deserve a Classroom.

Essay 158

Essay Lecturing History Group work 158