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 64

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

When Ray was my student, I decided to test out gamifying my Greek Mythology Unit by creating a new Edmodo class, chunking the content into small groups, and providing my students with a paper game board to support the blended learning within the unit. Edmodo Assignments, too, can be used for in-person and online group work.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

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

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. She imagines teachers might use AI in the same way to create assignments or lesson plans. “No

Teaching 217

Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

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. Most common accommodations by students with disabilities. Cold or random call.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This article will focus on the latter and highlight some field-tested approaches and assessments for maximizing instructional effectiveness to improve student achievement. 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

AUGUST 28, 2019

However, there are certainly those who employ methods that put this perspective to the test. 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. You have to live your way into a new way of thinking.”

Learning 162

Learning Students Assignments Participation 162

Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The resources that were provided are so helpful, especially now with remote learning because I have so many teachers asking, “How am I going to do my multiple choice tests now online because students can Google all the answers?” When you’re working on a complex problem, there's a lot that gets built into solving it.

Intelligence 187

Intelligence Education Assignments Middle School 187

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

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

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

Grades Elementary School Elementary School Participation 164

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. This particular diagnostic is meant to mimic the Georgia state milestone test they will be taking at the end of the semester.

Failure 108

Failure Learning Testing Assignments 108

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This article will focus on the latter and highlight some field-tested approaches and assessments for maximizing instructional effectiveness to improve student achievement. 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

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2020

Because Quillionz generates dozens of questions on each submittal, it’s easy to create multiple summative tests on the same materials. Assign students the creation of a topical infographic based on the questions provided by Quillionz. Students can screenshare the Quillionz questions and as a group, work through the answers.

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Students Critical Thinking Intelligence Questions 154

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. Most common accommodations by students with disabilities. Cold or random call.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

After 13 years of testing higher-order active learning modalities in the classroom, collecting data, building a database, and analyzing student learning results in bi-annual principles of marketing classes, my colleague and I saw two important results emerge.

Student Engagement 91

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 91

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

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. Additionally, Kahoot! By blending education with gaming elements, Kahoot!

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

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. continue. ,

Motivation 107

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 107

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.

Motivation 105

Motivation Students Writing Activities 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Educators can spot issues early and provide support right away instead of waiting for test results. 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. Instead, they should support it.

Critical Thinking 111

Critical Thinking Education Feedback Learning 111

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

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. Connect (or disconnect.) Some may secretly give one a try. Better yet, skip the copies and go paperless.

Teachers 108

Teachers Coaching Testing Discussions 108

Organized Classroom

APRIL 7, 2025

While there are lots of tests to be given and lesson plans to teach, I know from personal experience that motivation comes from students when they make a connection with their teacher. While achievement is satisfactory, _ has not worked to his/her fullest potential. Poor test scores from __ have resulted in the low grade this term.

Assignments 59

Assignments Motivation Math Grades 59

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. continue. ,

Motivation 88

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 88

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

For instance, a chemistry class might conduct a titration experiment to understand acid-base reactions, while a physics class might build and test simple machines to learn about mechanical advantage. Additionally, collaborative tools like Google Docs or Padlet can facilitate group work and encourage peer collaboration.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2017

I wanted to go paperless so we could keep track of work—so my students never had to panic about forgetting a pen, a pencil or a backpack again. I started using Google Classroom to post all of my content online, and provide feedback on assignments. So I took the iPads while no one was looking.

Attention 141

Attention Special Education Curriculum Testing 141

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

By arriving early, I help ensure students won’t see me frantically trying to organize my paperwork or my frustration at the computer for not working. If you do this, make sure to allow for an alternate assignment (like the tried-and-true discussion board introduction) for students that can’t be on camera.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

By arriving early, I help ensure students won’t see me frantically trying to organize my paperwork or my frustration at the computer for not working. If you do this, make sure to allow for an alternate assignment (like the tried-and-true discussion board introduction) for students that can’t be on camera.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 23, 2025

Fitness Assessment Tests and Tracking Sheets for PE or Personal Fitness By Elliott’s Active Academy Grades: 9th-12th Use these tracking sheets to help students stay on top of their fitness goals. The set includes 10 test sheets, including the push-up test, body fat percentage, and curl-up test.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Physical Education 52

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

The studio integrates lecture, lab, and group work in a flexible learning environment, allowing students to actively participate in problem-solving, discussions, and projects, and it supports diverse learning activities and styles. Presenting real-world scenarios, like infectious diseases or genetic testing, makes biology come alive.

Interdisciplinary 62

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 62

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

The studio integrates lecture, lab, and group work in a flexible learning environment, allowing students to actively participate in problem-solving, discussions, and projects, and it supports diverse learning activities and styles. Presenting real-world scenarios, like infectious diseases or genetic testing, makes biology come alive.

Interdisciplinary 60

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 60