Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. It turns out that with each passing year, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to capture and hold a student’s attention and focus during my lessons.

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Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

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Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 104

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2020

Think Shorter If it’s hard to hold students’ attention in person, it’s even harder online, says Stachowiak: “You'll want to think about shortening that experience. The online environment tends to have shorter, more-compact opportunities and then other things to do that are more engaging than just sitting and listening.”

Instructors 202

Instructors Teaching Multiple Choice Questions Ethics 202

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

Lecturing 96

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 96

eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2019

According to research , in a typical classroom lecture students will generally retain only five percent of the material presented. Today’s teachers are looking to new methods of teaching and learning to improve student engagement and achievement, including tech-based solutions like the flipped classroom.

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Lecturing Textbooks Instructors Attention 196

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

This level of responsiveness is invaluable when teaching any subject where a single knowledge void or misunderstanding can completely derail a student’s progress, from mathematics to programming. Enhancing student engagement and motivation Beyond academic support, AI tutoring systems can also improve student engagement and motivation.

Learning Styles 311

Learning Styles Learning Students Gamification 311

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

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)? I wanted to establish a sense of belonging for each student, a basic motivation that is common to all humans (Bentrim & Henning, 2022). & Henning, G.W.

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Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 116

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

In my 2014 book “ MOOCS Essentials ,” I reflected on each aspect of the residential learning process and how developers of massive open online courses were trying to replicate those experiences virtually, or come up with ways to keep students engaged without direct teacher-student interaction.

Lecturing 202

Lecturing Questions Learning Attention 202

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)? I wanted to establish a sense of belonging for each student, a basic motivation that is common to all humans (Bentrim & Henning, 2022). & Henning, G.W.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The teaching experts who sponsored the training hope it will prepare college instructors to become “advocates,” empowering them to explain and defend the rigor of this way of teaching calculus to skeptical scientists from other departments. This idea is what drew instructors to sweaty Cambridge in July. the instructor asked.

Math 218

Math Instructors Science STEM 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Through their new startup, Engageli , they want to replicate the social feeling of being in a classroom, layered with live data about student engagement, on a browser-based tool that they hope to sell to colleges and universities. million seed round for Engageli. But they are not done with higher education yet.

Instructors 148

Instructors Learning Motivation Attention 148

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. The quiet period allows think-time for all students. Hubbard, A.,

Instructors 99

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 99

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Culatta aptly observes that while most discussions primarily focus on the first facet, there is a concerning lack of attention given to the equally vital second dimension. Racine advocates for a distributed approach to AI usage, where teachers and students engage in a dialogue to determine when AI is appropriate for a lesson.

Intelligence 214

Intelligence Education Instructors Confidentiality 214

Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Without that element , student dissatisfaction surges , and one has to doubt that regular comments and announcements from an instructor, no matter how detailed and well thought-out, really suffice. In all of these cases, actually, infrastructure and support must also receive significant attention.

Online Learning 184

Online Learning Faculty Development Learning Instructors 184

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2019

Have you seen your instructors' practices change? There was a small group at a table where the teacher was working on one piece of the lesson, but other students were working on other lesson pieces at their own table groups. Has there been an impact on student engagement? Is the technology easy to use?

Attention 153

Attention Instructors Student Engagement Feedback 153

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2024

Some schools do, but a lot of schools generally leave absence management up to individual instructors. They may disengage by being physically in the classroom, but on their phones or their laptops feigning attention , feigning participation in class, but they're really in their Amazon cart or they're in their email or they're someplace else.

Students 196

Students Instructors Lecturing Participation 196

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

He says AI products could yield positive learning outcomes by providing personalized attention and learning to students, but does not believe tools such as Khanmigo could replace human instruction completely. Reid studies educational technology products and reviews their efficacy in classroom instruction.

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Schools Math Testing Intelligence 273

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In undergraduate classrooms, instructors encounter a variety of students with diverse backgrounds and different personalities. Since discussion-based learning, both in-person and virtual, remains important, teachers should find ways to encourage student engagement in classroom activities and discussions.

Instructors 105

Instructors Feedback Discussions Participation 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The ease with which it differentiates for student needs, focuses on what’s important (which rarely is a due date), and provides much-needed flexibility has changed the way many of us teach our physical classes. See if any of these traits sound familiar: Model a Good Instructor. Pay Attention to Human Contact.

Online Learning 174

Online Learning Teaching Quizzes Learning 174

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Additionally, it gained attention for its ability to provide high-quality education in regions with inadequate supplies of teachers, especially in higher-grade STEM education. Currently, most online high-dose education services do not provide students with the same quality of lessons as in-person classes.

Instructors 158

Instructors Communication Achievement Attention 158

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Although a wealth of research suggests that active learning increases student engagement and improves academic outcomes, many college campuses struggle to get faculty to shift away from traditional, sage-on-a-stage style teaching practices. One of IU’s early redesign efforts saw it transform an old indoor swimming pool.

Active Learning 167

Active Learning Activities Instructors Learning Spaces 167

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It is quite possible to increase the number of seats in a well-designed online class, but for online instructors to build and facilitate student centered courses based on active learning and inclusive pedagogy, there are some important considerations. This is not possible online, so instructors need to increase communication efforts.

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

With the release of AI on a broad scale and the evolving procedural policies for policing and supporting its use in online higher education classrooms, instructor hesitancy to implement AI in ethical and effectual ways is shared by many. AI can considerably improve engagement in the classroom (A. Huang et al.

Instructors 115

Instructors Disabilities Ethics English 115

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. 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 105

Syllabus Instructors Learning Discussions 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In undergraduate classrooms, instructors encounter a variety of students with diverse backgrounds and different personalities. Since discussion-based learning, both in-person and virtual, remains important, teachers should find ways to encourage student engagement in classroom activities and discussions.

Instructors 98

Instructors Feedback Discussions Participation 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

The effectiveness of online learning heavily depends on the level of interaction between instructors and students within virtual classrooms. When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently.

Instructors 116

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 116

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2024

That means that because this is when the student’s relationship with school is being set, there are special considerations, such as how well the teacher understands the “handoff,” when the student is passed from the parent to the teacher. She also has her own advice for teachers: Pay attention to how students play during recess.

Teachers 196

Teachers Students Study Distance Learning 196

Edsurge

AUGUST 25, 2021

Most early online units sent virtual instructors off on their own, with little or no support. At a high-level NYU committee, called years ago to review virtual education requirements, most departments—except student services—were represented. It met only once and was never invited to participate in the work of the wider committee.

Lecturing 202

Lecturing eLearning Instructors Course Evaluations 202

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public. These K-12 technology trends help enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding.

Learning Styles 286

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 286

Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2024

Get their attention Once you have decided to put your lesson into a story, you must come up with an opening hook. A better approach is to say something that gets your audience’s attention. In a live class, the instructor can ask the students for potential answers. It’s a question that gets students thinking.

Teaching 122

Teaching Instructors Communication Ethics 122

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. 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 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Discussions 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Some students prioritize their academic work and decide how much effort to put into a certain course, thus the same student’s motivation in different subjects may range from less motivated to highly motivated. As instructors, we want to motivate and engage the whole class and bring everyone to mastery of the course.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

However, lower-order skills are the floor, not the ceiling, of student learning, and now more than ever before, the floor is not enough. Schools and teachers are already moving to address this shift in what students need in their professional futures. AI can perform these simpler skills better, faster and cheaper.

Skills 209

Skills Students Assignments Essay 209

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 7, 2025

Experiential learning is on the rise (Roberts & Welton 2022), perhaps because it can be a pathway to increased student engagement. To alleviate some confusion, my goal here is to explain the hallmarks of both applied humanities and experiential learning approaches, as well as what each mode of learning can offer to students.

Instructors 111

Instructors Learning Teaching Philosophy Knowledge 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

Lecturing has long been the primary method of conveying information to groups of students. It gives instructors great control over what is taught within a limited time, allowing them to explain complex concepts and clarify confusing points for students.

Lecturing 97

Lecturing Instructors Minute Papers Students 97

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

Lecturing has long been the primary method of conveying information to groups of students. It gives instructors great control over what is taught within a limited time, allowing them to explain complex concepts and clarify confusing points for students.

Lecturing 97

Lecturing Instructors Minute Papers Students 97