Edsurge

JULY 31, 2018

As a kindergarten teacher, I recognized the need to balance classroom management with the need for kids to move and be kids.” Chris Biffle is a former college instructor who started the movement back in 1999, along with its accompanying organization, called Whole Brain Teaching.

Teaching 161

Teaching Instructors Attention Teaching Methods 161

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There are times when course material can unexpectedly ignite charged classroom discussions that leave both students and teachers feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. It is incumbent upon instructors to approach these types of discussions with care by creating a classroom atmosphere based on respect, open dialogue, and active engagement.

Discussions 119

Discussions Instructors Beliefs Education 119

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2024

Guided Meditation Guided meditation sessions, led by trained instructors, can introduce students to meditation. Activities like listening to soothing music or the sounds of nature can help students tune into their senses and become more attentive. Mindful Movement Activities like yoga or tai chi promote mindfulness through movement.

Schools 166

Schools Instructors Coaching Essay 166

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There are times when course material can unexpectedly ignite charged classroom discussions that leave both students and teachers feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. It is incumbent upon instructors to approach these types of discussions with care by creating a classroom atmosphere based on respect, open dialogue, and active engagement.

Discussions 111

Discussions Instructors Beliefs Education 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

However, the classroom is not immune to the challenges of the wider world. Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Yet these are not the only factors at play.

Syllabus 103

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 103

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

However, the classroom is not immune to the challenges of the wider world. Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Yet these are not the only factors at play.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 96

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While many colleges and universities make use of an embedded instructor model—in which a qualified high school faculty member uses a rigorous college curriculum to teach students—other models send faculty to high schools or enroll dual credit students directly on-campus in non-dual credit courses. They may not.

Instructors 122

Instructors Peer Review High School High School 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While many colleges and universities make use of an embedded instructor model—in which a qualified high school faculty member uses a rigorous college curriculum to teach students—other models send faculty to high schools or enroll dual credit students directly on-campus in non-dual credit courses. They may not.

Instructors 111

Instructors Peer Review High School High School 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

In the first part, I introduced you to the translation process, the instructor-translator relationship, and the before, during, and after elements of the process. Group discussions are a good use of time, especially if the visiting instructor eavesdrops with the help of the translator. In most cases this is not the case.

Teaching 106

Teaching Lecturing Language Languages 106

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

One should note, however, careful attention must be given to ethical considerations, data privacy, the role educators play in its use, and the transparency of AI systems. AI-powered assistants can also provide valuable feedback on student work, helping them improve their skills and knowledge (Xia et al.,

Communication 135

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

In the first part, I introduced you to the translation process, the instructor-translator relationship, and the before, during, and after elements of the process. Group discussions are a good use of time, especially if the visiting instructor eavesdrops with the help of the translator. In most cases this is not the case.

Teaching 104

Teaching Lecturing Language Languages 104

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Reflecting on our approach to course design—particularly with attention to how we build community and cultivate belonging—couldn’t come at a more crucial time. In this way, backchannels serve as a formative assessment for instructors to identify ways to improve the delivery and impact of our teaching. But not just any feedback.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

But, just then, one of the shop windows caught our attention…this window was not like the others as four stuffed animals sat playing poker. Here are some things I have tried: Games : It is no secret that people enjoy playing games and it is no secret that many instructors have already successfully employed games in their classes.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

But, just then, one of the shop windows caught our attention…this window was not like the others as four stuffed animals sat playing poker. Here are some things I have tried: Games : It is no secret that people enjoy playing games and it is no secret that many instructors have already successfully employed games in their classes.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Do you know that when teachers fail to hook students’ attention on that first day, engagement remains a struggle for the rest of the semester (Roberto, 2021)? My goal of last semester was to build community within my classroom from day one and throughout the semester. I shared something called “ Meet the Teacher.”

Student Engagement 115

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 115

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Reflecting on our approach to course design—particularly with attention to how we build community and cultivate belonging—couldn’t come at a more crucial time. In this way, backchannels serve as a formative assessment for instructors to identify ways to improve the delivery and impact of our teaching. But not just any feedback.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

One should note, however, careful attention must be given to ethical considerations, data privacy, the role educators play in its use, and the transparency of AI systems. AI-powered assistants can also provide valuable feedback on student work, helping them improve their skills and knowledge (Xia et al.,

Communication 111

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Do you know that when teachers fail to hook students’ attention on that first day, engagement remains a struggle for the rest of the semester (Roberto, 2021)? My goal of last semester was to build community within my classroom from day one and throughout the semester. I shared something called “ Meet the Teacher.”

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2017

Orton was a neuropsychiatrist and a pioneer in focusing attention on reading failure and related language processing difficulties. These are taught using visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic tools and serve as the basis for a one-on-one instructor-student learning environment that teaches the connections between sounds and letters.

Learning Styles 109

Learning Styles Students Language Languages 109

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2023

What about for the instructor? After 16 years in the classroom, you might think I have the answer to this question. Any bonus assignment that diverts their attention away from regular coursework is probably doing more harm than good. For me, it is a common occurrence – one that I’ve dreaded for most of my teaching career.

Assignments 91

Assignments Exams Motivation Grades 91

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

Lecture capture became mature and campus video management and hosting services began to attract attention. Rebekah Ralph is the instructor of educational technology and edTPA coordinator at LaGrange College Department of Education (GA). MOOCs continued to increase in number and attendance. Conferences ran streaming video events.

Lecturing 279

Lecturing Mobile Devices Middle School Middle School 279