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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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

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology is a classroom must-have Technology enables access to important resources Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teaching and learning occur, offering new opportunities to enhance educational experiences.

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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.). I use our sessions together to build community.

Lecturing 218

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Technology can be an asset here, particularly because time is a valuable commodity for teachers. Technology can enable an entire class to share input on a central question or theme efficiently and in real time. Giving students choices also helps them find more purpose in the work they complete.

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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

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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. Synchronous learning is best for class discussion, small group work and social-emotional learning exercises.

Learning 218

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

says some students don’t have robust access to technology, so not all of them are able to participate. Others have parents who are working essential jobs and no older siblings to help with schoolwork. Teachers of older students are assigning group work and creating breakout chat rooms in Zoom.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

One of the core goals of personalized learning is to “tailor instruction, expression of learning and assessment to each student’s unique needs and preferences,” according to this blog post from ISTE, an education technology association. 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 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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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Leveraging its technology investments, OCSB got that insight—as well as a brand new geography curriculum that increased student engagement and collaboration. . 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.

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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.

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

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Learning Tools Learning Assignments Group work 150

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2017

As Alexandra Pickett worked to bring new technology and teaching styles to New York State University, she faced an unexpected challenge. The student responses contrasted significantly with professors, who reported having positive experiences with the MOOCs and saw many benefits to implementing such technologies.

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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.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Although technological advancements have provided faculty tools for helping accommodate students with disabilities, there are a few strategies faculty could find useful when designing their courses. Surprisingly, only one-third of students with disabilities reported it to their institution (NCES, 2022). Cold or random call.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

K-12 technology integration specialists like Jill Hill and Kim Logie-Bates are always on the lookout for new and compelling ways to integrate tech into learning for the thousands of students in their diverse Metro Detroit area school district. 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

Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 20, 2015

The use of technology in the classroom, particularly a Learning Management System (LMS ), can greatly reduce the time required to plan, develop and implement differentiated instruction inside and outside of the classroom. Group Work. Assign assessments directly inside your LMS and track their progress.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

At the time, technology in the classroom was limited to two Macintosh computers that ran programs on floppy disks. If there was an issue with technology, Tonja could continue teaching the in-person students while I worked to resolve whatever issue was occurring with their online peers.

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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. Special education students often tell me that it is their favorite class since they can experiment and learn about technology. “I

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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.

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Learning Students Assignments Participation 163

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.

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

However, on Canvas, the assignment was posted and was readily available. Other questions on the form would ask for a rating of my teaching, participation in group work, and what activities they felt were the most engaging. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. images courtesy of Deposit Photo.

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Evaluation Feedback Curriculum Assignments 155

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

So, excited to play the role of student in a new subject area, she enlisted the help of a media scholar and former radio journalist to workshop the assignment rubric. Most technologies—GarageBand or Adobe Audition—are easy to learn,” she says. Design and assign specific roles What Is Course Hero?

Teaching 167

Teaching Multidisciplinary Culture Feedback 167

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.

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Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 147

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. This cross-discipline sharing of ideas is fast becoming accessible to educators everywhere, thanks to emerging technologies and online communities. YouTube videos for extra credit. Vocab riddles.

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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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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. Such policies demonstrate compassion and respect for the complexities of students’ lives (Nilson, 2016; Hammond, 2015).

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 116

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2020

You may love what the app can do (like gamify math or quizzify science) but the technology required is more than you can handle or might require hours of time just to learn. Assign students the creation of a topical infographic based on the questions provided by Quillionz. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Students Critical Thinking Intelligence Questions 158

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. Moreover, integrating technology into instruction is essential for preparing students for the digital age.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Although technological advancements have provided faculty tools for helping accommodate students with disabilities, there are a few strategies faculty could find useful when designing their courses. Surprisingly, only one-third of students with disabilities reported it to their institution (NCES, 2022). Cold or random call.

Disabilities 97

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 97

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.

Grades 164

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Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

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. We have used Crowdpurr to create engagement and content interest among online learners.

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Activities Instructors Participation Questions 109

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2016

21st century classrooms include flexible seating, 1:1 technology, and student-led learning—in my opinion. 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. What is a 21st century classroom?”

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Classroom Management Discussions Communication Assignments 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

The challenge is knowing when to trust the technology and when to step back and think for yourself. 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. The key lies in the balance.

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Critical Thinking Education Feedback Learning 114

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. Such policies demonstrate compassion and respect for the complexities of students’ lives (Nilson, 2016; Hammond, 2015).

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98