eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For instance, in a life sciences class, rather than assigning a specific topic, allow students to research and present findings on a plant or animal of their choice. Teachers can then incorporate these topics into the curriculum or design small projects based on students’ inquiries.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 324

eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

The In Context Pathway includes interdisciplinary lessons built to be incorporated into other parts of the school day- including ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies instructional time. Designed to fit the needs of any elementary school, CodeHS curriculum offers two K-5 pathways: Computer Science in Context and Computer Science in Focus.

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Science Curriculum Interdisciplinary Elementary School 245

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

It is interdisciplinary and focuses on 21 st -century skills, real-world problems, and offers context and content integration, making topics relevant to something students are learning about and are engaged in. Test your design or prototype 6.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Lecturing 299

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Learners then work with partners to co-design interdisciplinary projects that both align with the academic and life goals of the learner, as well as the business or nonprofit needs of the partner. The model works with partner companies and organizations across Cedar Rapids to conceptualize projects learners might complete.

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Interdisciplinary Education High School High School 281

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

To answer that question, faculty at The New School have developed a suite of interdisciplinary classes such as “Anthropology of Networks,” “Generative Media and Artificial Intelligence,” and “An Interactive History of Computers Doing Bad Things,” which covers viruses, botnets and ransomware.

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Art Interdisciplinary History Essay 212

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan provided strategies and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms, and through this assignment, he learned a variety of skills including how to design compelling professional learning opportunities, how to find and evaluate sources and how to communicate his findings clearly to an audience.

High School 210

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 210

Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

To limit screen time, teachers can lean on Universal Design for Learning principles , which advocate for giving students different options in how they learn concepts and complete assignments, including offline activities. Quality, creative teaching is really required,” adds Trust. “If

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Online Learning Interdisciplinary Lecturing Learning 216

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

In practice, however, teachers tend to seek out specialists for a technological solution that makes an assignment or grading practice more efficient: A teacher takes a new tool or technique and applies it to previous content or assignments. These interactions are transactional rather than transformational; they enforce the status quo.

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Assignments Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Life is interdisciplinary, and while our education system has finally started to acknowledge this (e.g. Here’s how it might work for an English teacher: Imagine you’ve assigned students a persuasive essay and provided them with a rubric communicating academic expectations. In “the real world” as teachers say, challenges are complex.

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Teaching Interdisciplinary Math Essay 168

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We still kept a lot of the material we had originally planned on using and did not overlap that much in terms of readings or even the way assignments were structured. We wanted students to gain both interdisciplinary and practical knowledge about drugs and addiction. In other words, this was “parallel play” rather than co-teaching.

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Interdisciplinary Art History Discussions 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

” ESUSD’s AI Policy Lab is designed as a collaborative, interdisciplinary partnership that encourages responsible AI development, deployment, and usage. Numerade Plus can also help them save time with lesson plans, quizzes and even grading assignments.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Quizzes Ethics 145

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We still kept a lot of the material we had originally planned on using and did not overlap that much in terms of readings or even the way assignments were structured. We wanted students to gain both interdisciplinary and practical knowledge about drugs and addiction. In other words, this was “parallel play” rather than co-teaching.

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Interdisciplinary Art History Discussions 105

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The strategy: GRADE We both teach composition and interdisciplinary courses at a regional state university in Georgia. Many of our courses have 48 students enrolled, and writing is assigned in all classes. The writing assignments include invention work, draft work, and final versions, which all require feedback and evaluation.

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Grades Interdisciplinary Evaluation Feedback 115

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

They cover a myriad of topics, often in an interdisciplinary format: from Adulting 101, Renewable Energy, and Beekeeping to Comparative Religions and International Relations. The grading model in electives is also different—closer to a workplace evaluation than to conventional points earned on assignments and tests.

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Education Internet Interdisciplinary Testing 294

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. She supports students in exploring their gifts and interests through projects and encourages educators to start by substituting a traditional assignment with an opportunity to create.

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Peer Review Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Communication 174

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Similar to Darby, I believe conversations about academic integrity and assignment design are crucial, and these conversations should extend to other learning spaces. For example, at the beginning of a tutoring session, the tutor could ask students to review the assignment directions and the instructor’s syllabus. Teach them.

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Syllabus Academic Integrity eLearning Assignments 124

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The strategy: GRADE We both teach composition and interdisciplinary courses at a regional state university in Georgia. Many of our courses have 48 students enrolled, and writing is assigned in all classes. The writing assignments include invention work, draft work, and final versions, which all require feedback and evaluation.

Grades 111

Grades Interdisciplinary Evaluation Feedback 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 6, 2023

Pedagogy that encourages the adoption of the biography of an idea is student-centered; contextual; participatory; interdisciplinary; inclusive, dialectical, and visual. Designing the structure and requirements for an annotated timeline assignment can take a myriad of formats. Several sample annotated timeline assignments follow.

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Interdisciplinary Assignments Culture Beliefs 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 6, 2023

Pedagogy that encourages the adoption of the biography of an idea is student-centered; contextual; participatory; interdisciplinary; inclusive, dialectical, and visual. Designing the structure and requirements for an annotated timeline assignment can take a myriad of formats. Several sample annotated timeline assignments follow.

Interdisciplinary 98

Interdisciplinary Assignments Culture Beliefs 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Similar to Darby, I believe conversations about academic integrity and assignment design are crucial, and these conversations should extend to other learning spaces. For example, at the beginning of a tutoring session, the tutor could ask students to review the assignment directions and the instructor’s syllabus. Teach them.

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Syllabus Academic Integrity eLearning Assignments 119

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

Given the variety of ways in which high school GPAs were assigned or used during the pandemic, a traditional understanding of high school GPA may not fit grades assigned during this time.” “We have to think about the change in grading policies that took place in conjunction with COVID-19,” says Edgar I.

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Grades Testing Interdisciplinary STEM 160

Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

For Abby Longcor, Senior Director of the Tech Challenge, that’s what really sets the program apart: the interdisciplinary approach to engineering. “We The registration fee is waived for low-income students, and the program purposely assigns problems with solutions that can be designed for under $50.

Art 161

Art Language Languages STEM 161

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

They’re all adults enrolled in the university’s online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program. They write brief papers and give short oral reports, building skills and stamina they eventually will need to complete and present a capstone research project, their final assignment before they graduate. It was positive.

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Students Art Essay Interdisciplinary 174

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools. Here is one example from an AI reflective assignment that I tried out in my classes, followed by some other actionable strategies you may want to try out.

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Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 112

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Branch is known for his logical, easy-to-grasp course design, for his engaging assignments like The Armchair Anthropologist, and for the way his classes seem to fly by—which doesn’t happen by accident. Tell me about your Armchair Anthropologist assignment. Source: Course Hero. Why did it fail?

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Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2019

Building a Space That Amplifies Innovation and Connection Lassonde Studios evolved out of a $25 million dollar gift from investor, philanthropist, and University of Utah alumnus Pierre Lassonde to spur entrepreneurship in a student-focused and interdisciplinary manner. “We Our students are not reading case studies.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Study Blended Learning 161

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

Finally, the teachers were given an assignment: Use construction paper to create a craft symbolizing what they hope to take away from their time at the Smithsonian. Department of Education and celebrated at a gala in their honor. EdSurge spent a morning with the teachers as they toured Smithsonian museums in small groups.

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Teachers Education History Science 211

Edsurge

JANUARY 18, 2019

While many students enjoyed the freedom to investigate their interests and share with their peers, there were, as always, some students who struggled to complete the assignment. Another student investigated warfare and created a video game to demonstrate how the Greeks battled various city-states. Anya was one of them. She was a top student.

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History Teachers Students Interdisciplinary 161

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Notable classroom activities include explicitly identifying transferable skills, such as project management, critical reasoning, and creativity, and clearly communicating the rationale behind assignments. This approach helps students understand the purpose of assignments within their degree programs and their practical applications.

Interdisciplinary 124

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 124

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2019

Its instructional model, informed by game-design principles, was less about playing games in schools and more focused on interdisciplinary, experiential learning. The experimental institution, called Quest to Learn , opened its doors in 2009 and became the subject of many books and articles. A 2017 survey of 1,550 U.S.

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Game-Based Learning Interdisciplinary Assignments Math 164

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

There is a stronger emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, where subjects like science, math, and technology are integrated to reflect real-world applications. Teachers also worry about the possibility of students using AI to complete assignments without truly engaging in the learning process.

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Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Some of these tasks might include replying to parent emails without emotional interference, creating differentiated assignments with ease and expertise, and creating interactive lesson components and higher order questions that probe thinking patterns. The most time consuming or emotionally taxing items can be processed via prompts.

Schools 329

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 329

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 17, 2023

Faced with the stress of having too much to do, faculty are impoverished as they rush to design assignments to outwit ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that can write essays, or figure out how to get students to come to virtual office hours. Look back at activities, including discussions and written assignments in your course.

eLearning 111

eLearning Interdisciplinary Plagiarism Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Notable classroom activities include explicitly identifying transferable skills, such as project management, critical reasoning, and creativity, and clearly communicating the rationale behind assignments. This approach helps students understand the purpose of assignments within their degree programs and their practical applications.

Interdisciplinary 111

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

They provide a choice for parents and students dissatisfied with their assigned public schools. Interdisciplinary Approach : Schools like Quest to Learn integrate subjects to provide a more holistic education.

High School 151

High School High School Learning Styles Schools 151

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 17, 2023

Faced with the stress of having too much to do, faculty are impoverished as they rush to design assignments to outwit ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that can write essays, or figure out how to get students to come to virtual office hours. Look back at activities, including discussions and written assignments in your course.

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eLearning Interdisciplinary Plagiarism Assignments 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This collaboration can take place in the form of guiding a class discussion, creating assignments and responding to student work. Teaching Partner – To highlight the importance of collaboration, librarians should work as teaching partners with other educators in the school to build engaging learning materials for students.

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Schools Languages Language Reading 246