Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

However, we have often been frustrated by the lessons proposed in our language textbooks for learning about culture; these lessons usually come in the form of disconnected short readings with comprehension questions. We gave students a similar assignment at the end of the semester, either on their own or in groups.

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Group work Culture Instructors Language 98

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. Once the teacher assigns the STEM activity to a class, students can access it immediately. Gizmos also offers math programs–Reflex and Frax.

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Teachers Learning Science STEM 304

Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I have read and loved them all. Read more from Emily here. The book I read this year that blew me away was “ Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow ” by Gabrielle Zevin. Read more from Jeff here. I give “The Anthropocene Reviewed” five stars. It comes out in all sorts of ways. It would also, of course, improve their lives.

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Reading Essay Instructors Culture 144

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Engagement remains a tricky subject for many teachers, but some are finding creative ways to keep kids coming back, especially during whole-group discussions on video conferencing platforms such as Zoom. Teachers of older students are assigning group work and creating breakout chat rooms in Zoom.

Learning 218

Learning Participation English Internet 218

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

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

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

You can read the full report, including the other five suggestions, here. 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.

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Learning Internet Writing Failure 218

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.

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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.

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Student Engagement English Assignments Feedback 161

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. one question they had for others who read the same chapter.

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Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 161

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 116

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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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

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 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.

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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.

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Teachers Feedback Math Assignments 152

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. On the show, individuals read aloud the beliefs and struggles that guide their daily lives.

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Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167

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.

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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 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

With OneNote, teachers can create a Class Notebook with read-only pages that provide the necessary information and announcements for students. While collaboration is mainly about working with others, there’s also an aspect of self-reflection and contribution that is very important. Setup Private Spaces. Setup Shared Spaces.

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Students Assignments Group work Reading 111

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

To accommodate this teaching style, our classrooms are being redesigned from larger, lecture-style spaces into smaller, collaborative rooms conducive to group work. Since we implemented our PBL model, data shows that in one year (2016 to 2017), reading comprehension scores increased 8 percent, math application increased 9 percent.

Grades 145

Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 145

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Here are three guiding principles that have led to the success of the computer science programs at Los Altos School District (LASD) where I work as a teacher and computer science integration specialist. Interested to read more from Sheena? Collaboration and group work is fundamental. Here’s where collaboration is key.

Science 168

Science Art Social Studies Language 168

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2020

It improves close reading, assesses understanding, is intuitive to roll out and use, and does much more than replace something you already have. Quillionz is an online application that automatically and quickly generates reading comprehension questions from any passage of text that you provide. What is Quillionz.

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Students Critical Thinking Intelligence Questions 149

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. I can start him out with a text closer to his reading level to regain some confidence and give him a sense of accomplishment.

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Failure Learning Testing Assignments 109

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

I’ve used this space for flipped classrooms when I have students do group work in class, like this example from a course on Greek archaeology: Each group of students can work simultaneously on one page, adding content which is marked with a vertical colored stripe and the student’s initials so you can see which student added which content.

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Education Instructors English Language 126

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

Using the second/third grade pod as an example, Allen explains how two teachers start their morning together with a group of nearly 58 students who work on their own tablet devices. Each student is assigned an individualized learning schedule that involves group work or one-on-one interventions with a teacher.

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Grades Elementary School Elementary School Participation 164

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.

Counselling 93

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 93

Teach Hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Maybe its reading two chapters of a book, completing all homework on time, or improving their test score by a few points. 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. Keep the goals personal and achievable.

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Motivation Students Writing Activities 105

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 98

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

This is one of my favorite forms of play, as it incorporates group work, competition, and we have a lot of fun! Escape Room : Perhaps I do get an even wider-eyed group of students when I unexpectedly call out, “Now, it’s time for an escape room!” I also give out little prizes. Stay Playful! References Brown, S. Avery Publishing.

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Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

This is one of my favorite forms of play, as it incorporates group work, competition, and we have a lot of fun! Escape Room : Perhaps I do get an even wider-eyed group of students when I unexpectedly call out, “Now, it’s time for an escape room!” I also give out little prizes. Stay Playful! References Brown, S. Avery Publishing.

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Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Assign AI-based exercises to help students review concepts, but keep explanations and discussions teacher-led. Pair AI-driven practice with group work, discussions, and hands-on activities. Read books, watch educational videos, join study groups, or work on hands-on projects to reinforce your learning.

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Critical Thinking Education Feedback Learning 109

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

To accomplish this, I used lecture capture services to provide video recordings directly to the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and all assignments were done through Canvas. I shifted to more written, reflective assignments and turned my proctored exams into open-book, take-home exams. The exercises are relatively short (e.g.,

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Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 105

Organized Classroom

APRIL 7, 2025

If you are struggling to write comprehensive original comments for students’ behavior, social skills, specific subjects, work habits, or general notes, then this post is perfect for you! Keep reading to gather some quick samples to use for your next parent teacher conference! There has been a limited contribution to group work.

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Assignments Motivation Math Grades 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.

Counselling 72

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 72

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

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Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 93

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. Canvas is a fully-featured learning management system (LMS).

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Mobile Devices Blended Courses Discussions Knowledge 72

Teacher Mood

MAY 8, 2025

Try this: Display a visual checklist on the board (unpack, turn in homework, start morning work). Use a consistent bellringer or morning work packet that students know how to do without help. Assign student jobs like attendance monitor or lunch count manager to keep things moving. Re-teach as needed without feeling guilty.

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Teaching Classroom Management Writing Activities 52