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

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Engagement can extend to the level of motivation students learn during the process of learning.

Online Learning 138

Online Learning Learning Ethics Assignments 138

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology, helping them start on the right foot is easier than ever – especially with online learning opportunities.

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Blended Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Academic Integrity 285

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

What innovations might redefine the learning environment? The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. You might wonder why this preference exists.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Some schools spent the summer engaged in magical thinking that everyone would be back in person this fall, just like before the pandemic. I was fortunate to work with numerous educators this summer on how to teach and lead for higher student engagement – even during a pandemic. All of this work was virtual.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

This structure balances differentiated instruction and uniform content delivery, providing personalized support and consistent foundational learning for all students. This dual approach ensures that all students receive consistent, targeted attention, maximizing opportunities for growth and understanding.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Engagement can extend to the level of motivation students learn during the process of learning.

Online Learning 105

Online Learning Learning Ethics Assignments 105

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

The variety of media will likely hold attention and engagement more than any text string of characters could. A fun escape room experience for an online course of any subject. Easy way to grab your students attention during live seminars 3. ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology.

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Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 93

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Although Lightboard videos have also been useful in traditional brick-and-mortar settings for students as just in time review after classroom sessions (Schweiker, Griggs, Levonis, 2020), online learning presents a different challenge because the instructor is not available in real-time to answer questions or elaborate on difficult concepts.

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Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 111

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

One source for insights on how to proceed is the cross-pollination that takes place when educators working in separate spheres learn from one another. The author’s work did not discount the fact that there are inspirational teachers whose lectures are so compelling they can hold student attention for hours.

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Lecturing Questions Learning Attention 207

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Although Lightboard videos have also been useful in traditional brick-and-mortar settings for students as just in time review after classroom sessions (Schweiker, Griggs, Levonis, 2020), online learning presents a different challenge because the instructor is not available in real-time to answer questions or elaborate on difficult concepts.

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Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

The variety of media will likely hold attention and engagement more than any text string of characters could. A fun escape room experience for an online course of any subject. Easy way to grab your students attention during live seminars 3. ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology.

Online Learning 78

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 78

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.

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Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 285

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2025

In response, life as we knew it came to a halt, schools were canceled, and teachers rushed to transition to online learning. Despite monumental efforts to keep students engaged during such a widespread crisis, the effects of those educational disruptions continue to resonate today.

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Education Schools Testing Evaluation 208

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

And while some colleges have limited housing, forcing upper-class students off-campus, many require students to reside on campus, sometimes until their third year. For students who require accommodations, accessibility services are also essential. Do professors hold regular office hours, and are they approachable?

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district searches for ways to help students catch up from pandemic learning loss.

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Schools Math Testing Intelligence 261

Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2020

The pandemic that 10 months ago transformed daily life left educators with a slate of questions that would have seemed unfathomable just a year ago: How do I teach online? How do I keep students engaged? And how do I care for students’ mental health, as well as my own, during such an isolating time?

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Counselling Attention Hybrid Learning Writing 181

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It delivers that little kick, that fun and exciting element on the surface level, and provides much deeper interactions with other people through embodiment, role-play, practice that's devoid of all the distractions in the classroom and online learning. As learning becomes increasingly digital, what problems does VR solve?

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Languages Language English Motivation 210

eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. Abrupt shifts to virtual and hybrid learning laid bare the vast inequities that exist in the U.S. Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. education system.

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Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Knowledge Physical Education 207

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Abrupt shifts to virtual and hybrid learning laid bare the vast inequities that exist in the U.S. The move to online learning also made people wonder: Are there practices we can continue when the pandemic abates? 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more. education system.

Distance Learning 362

Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Accessibility Culture 362

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

After the pandemic, the nationwide adoption of online high-dose tutoring was expected to address deepening educational disparities. 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.

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Instructors Achievement Communication Attention 166

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 20, 2020

As we try to figure out what schooling will look like in the months to come, we need to pay attention to the motivators and demotivators that help foster student engagement. If all we’re offering students is the uninspiring learning, we’re in a heap of trouble. And they’ll be right.

Motivation 142

Motivation Textbooks Lecturing Critical Thinking 142

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Classroom edtech comes with benefits to the learning process Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The integration of education technology in the learning process has revolutionized education, offering numerous benefits.

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Technology Textbooks Learning Feedback 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. How technology has impacted students’ education Technology has had a transformative impact on K-12 education.

Technology 220

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 220

Edsurge

AUGUST 25, 2021

At a high-level NYU committee, called years ago to review virtual education requirements, most departments—except student services—were represented. When the omission was called to the chair’s attention, it took months before a special subcommittee was appointed.

Lecturing 207

Lecturing eLearning Instructors Course Evaluations 207

Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 5, 2020

As we try to figure out what schooling will look like in the months to come, we need to pay attention to the motivators and demotivators that help foster student engagement. If all we’re offering students is the uninspiring learning, we’re in a heap of trouble.

Fairness 141

Fairness Motivation Learning Participation 141

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Thats why success in online learning doesnt just rely on intelligence or curriculum. With good study habits, students can thrive in virtual classrooms, perform at their academic best, and develop life-long skills for independence and focus. In this blog, well explore 17 study tips for online learning.

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Study Online Learning Learning Motivation 52

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

There is often increased engagement and participation if the class is interactive, and this takes time to monitor and participate in. Research indicates that instructor participation in discussions can be an important component for instructor presence and student engagement (Vinton 2023). Learn Environ Res. Dunlap, J.

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 29, 2023

In spring 2021, inspired by feedback from students, I redesigned my two undergraduate education courses as blended learning courses. While I was familiar with the benefits of blended learning (e.g., Tip: Ask students to construct new knowledge (e.g., But, it does not have to be this way!

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Blended Learning Lecturing Education Learning 132

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 207

Instructors Teaching Multiple Choice Questions Ethics 207

Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

Furthermore, the study projected that this lack of learning could diminish students’ earning potential over their lifetimes and even reduce the U.S. And as institutions look to become more efficient in how they use physical space, AI technology requires less infrastructure overhead while expanding learning capabilities.

Education 209

Education Learning Outcomes Failure Study 209

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Language 363

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

It must be intentionally designed, implemented, and supported by the course professor to have the intended impact on students. Research has shown that meaningful collaboration and communication are unlikely to occur in an online learning environment without teacher direction (Borup et al. ” Online Learning 23, no.

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Activities Lecturing Learning Communication 119

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

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. –Carol DeFuria, President & CEO, VHS Learning. –Kate Eberle Walker, CEO, PresenceLearning.

Hybrid Learning 297

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Language 297

Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2025

Some of that can be attributed to the pandemic and the loss of foundational academic and social skills during online learning. But experts say that as colleges admit increasingly diverse classes of students, their needs have changed in ways that colleges arent prepared for.

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Students Math Writing Skills 178

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Students really appreciate being able to plan their time around that. In what other ways does applying a precision mindset to designing a course improve the student experience? Course Hero is an online learning platform where you can access course-specific study resources contributed by a community of students and educators.

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Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167