eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

We aim to incorporate a wide array of perspectives in this process, including those of policymakers, industry experts, educators, students, and families, to collaboratively develop AI strategies and policies that resonate with our community’s unique needs and principles.”

STEM 148

STEM Interdisciplinary Quizzes Ethics 148

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. He engineers every aspect of his courses, down to which students he’ll shoot the breeze with before class. Source: Course Hero.

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

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.” So what does that actually mean for students and colleges? Sanchez, an ACT researcher who co-authored the report.

Grades 162

Grades Testing Interdisciplinary STEM 162

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. This allows educators to gain insights from students interactions with these technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of their applications and promoting ethical use.

Ethics 116

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 116

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2019

Student engagement is key to energizing learning outcomes, and universities have been investing heavily in building multi-purpose spaces that provide opportunities for students to imagine, prototype, fail and retool their way to profound learning experiences. Our students are not reading case studies.

Interdisciplinary 161

Interdisciplinary Learning Study Blended Learning 161

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 333

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 333

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.

Teachers 212

Teachers Education History Science 212

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Additionally, facilitating employer and alumni panels can prove highly beneficial for students exploring potential career pathways. Of course, when these experiences can be paired with a class for credit, student engagement tends to be higher. Alternatively, academic units may also offer Graduate School Preparation Workshops.

Interdisciplinary 124

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 124

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Curriculum standards have evolved to meet the needs of todays students by incorporating skills essential for the modern workforce, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. Additionally, there is the challenge of ensuring AI tools are equitable, as not all students have the same access to technology outside of school.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Additionally, facilitating employer and alumni panels can prove highly beneficial for students exploring potential career pathways. Of course, when these experiences can be paired with a class for credit, student engagement tends to be higher. Alternatively, academic units may also offer Graduate School Preparation Workshops.

Interdisciplinary 111

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, starting each session with a shared activity, like a case-based discussion or a live poll, ensures that all students participate actively from the outset, regardless of location (Beatty, 2019). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 94

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 94

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

By immediately creating activities that foster a sense of community and respect, educators can encourage students to participate actively and share their perspectives, aligning with principles of inclusive pedagogy (Freire, 1970). The transition from external preoccupations to a classroom focus is a critical moment in the learning process.

Activities 111

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the current technological landscape, though, librarians are positioned to provide students engaging, dynamic library resources as instructional designers. As instructional designers, librarians collaborate with teachers to develop learning materials to reach students best.

Schools 246

Schools Language Languages Reading 246

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, starting each session with a shared activity, like a case-based discussion or a live poll, ensures that all students participate actively from the outset, regardless of location (Beatty, 2019). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 89

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 89

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

In essence, digital literacy skills in the 21 st century consist of an interdisciplinary skill set that empowers individuals to engage responsibly, think critically, and communicate effectively in the ever-evolving digital landscape. This not only improves digital literacy but also prepares students for collaborative work environments.

Skills 130

Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

By immediately creating activities that foster a sense of community and respect, educators can encourage students to participate actively and share their perspectives, aligning with principles of inclusive pedagogy (Freire, 1970). The transition from external preoccupations to a classroom focus is a critical moment in the learning process.

Activities 98

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

We not only assign writing in order to teach our content, but students also use writing to explore connections between assigned texts, lived experiences, and other course content. These moves are recursive, building on one another as students progress from informal reflections to more formal assignments.

Writing 122

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

We not only assign writing in order to teach our content, but students also use writing to explore connections between assigned texts, lived experiences, and other course content. These moves are recursive, building on one another as students progress from informal reflections to more formal assignments.

Writing 105

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 105

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Students in biology courses can research how the topics they are learning regarding life and the natural environment are addressed in candidates’ platforms. Students in agriculture courses can complete assignments to learn the different roles of elected versus appointed officials in agricultural policies.

Curriculum 145

Curriculum Multidisciplinary Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking 145

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the nation’s capital and nationwide, academic test scores are down and many students regularly bail on classes. Studies from DC + XQ found some of the city’s students reported being bored in class, as well as feeling unsure of why they were studying the assigned curriculum. For example, nearly half of D.C. It was exciting.

High School 186

High School High School Schools Assignments 186

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Students in biology courses can research how the topics they are learning regarding life and the natural environment are addressed in candidates’ platforms. Students in agriculture courses can complete assignments to learn the different roles of elected versus appointed officials in agricultural policies.

Curriculum 98

Curriculum Multidisciplinary Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

When students recognize the value of what they are learningwhether through daily applications or career relevancethey are more likely to stay motivated, actively participate, and retain information. Another effective approach is personalized assignments (Driessen et al. ” Journal of College Science Teaching (2007). Brewer, C.

Interdisciplinary 67

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 67

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

When students recognize the value of what they are learningwhether through daily applications or career relevancethey are more likely to stay motivated, actively participate, and retain information. Another effective approach is personalized assignments (Driessen et al. ” Journal of College Science Teaching (2007). Brewer, C.

Interdisciplinary 64

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 64