Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2023

Faculty had to overcome obstacles to even get there, including the lack of an official textbook and initial skepticism from colleagues in the math department, says Blaire Van Valkenburgh, who at the time was an associate dean of the department and was leading the reform effort.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

Rather than rush to catch up, he opted to move through the textbook at his own pace so he could truly understand the concepts. It also sparked his belief that textbooks could evolve from something static into more fluid resources that adapt to students’ readiness levels. Kintali’s answer to the evolution of the textbook is.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Representing a range of industry sectors, the STEM Careers Coalition seeks to prepare 10 million students for the future of work by 2025 by providing equitable access to digital content and experiences that engage students in instruction, build foundational STEM knowledge, and develop the critical skills students need for college and career success.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

This is contrary to popular belief — that being raised with iPads means they understand all about them. But what kids possess is bravado, not knowledge. Knowledge must be taught. Then, students figure it out themselves while completing a project that shares their knowledge. Kids love tech. Did I miss any myths?

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2019

As I began my first night of teaching in a university setting, I asked the students to take out their textbooks for the class and turn to a particular page. I use the eight-second rule regularly when asking knowledge-related or reflection questions. My secret about this being my first trip to this particular rodeo was out.

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Teaching Peer Review Course Evaluations Culture 167

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

This practice helps to keep students engaged, allows them to test their knowledge without impacting their grades , and provides Dr. Perumal with valuable insights into what material students are struggling with. Students can attend a lecture, which is analog, and link it to the digital textbooks they’re using in class.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2016

He believed children’s cognitive development and scientific thinking grew through stages of self-constructed knowledge structures—and that they need to actively work through exploratory activities that allow them to discover and construct their own world. While a visionary, he is also very much a realist. Learning Stories.

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Knowledge Curriculum Design Intelligence Math 129

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Actively reviewing and summarizing lecture notes, textbooks, and supplementary materials will deepen understanding and retention. Collaboration: Form study groups or seek out peers for discussions and knowledge sharing. Foster curiosity and a love for learning: Encourage students to develop a genuine curiosity for knowledge.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Actively reviewing and summarizing lecture notes, textbooks, and supplementary materials will deepen understanding and retention. Collaboration: Form study groups or seek out peers for discussions and knowledge sharing. Foster curiosity and a love for learning: Encourage students to develop a genuine curiosity for knowledge.

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Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 96

k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Fahad Altuwaijrys journey from academia to executive leadership is a testament to his belief in educations transformative power. “Every decision we make is rooted in the belief that education changes lives,” Dr. Altuwaijry shares. Yet, behind the impressive scale lies a heartfelt mission.

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Education Culture Evaluation Beliefs 130

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

This practice helps to keep students engaged, allows them to test their knowledge without impacting their grades , and provides Dr. Perumal with valuable insights into what material students are struggling with. Students can attend a lecture, which is analog, and link it to the digital textbooks they’re using in class.

Study 100

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 100

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

With summer fast approaching all over the Northern Hemisphere, kids are eager for time away from teachers, textbooks, and To-do lists. At the core of each of the twenty-five plus websites above is the belief that learning is fun. In Ireland, Italy, Greece, Russia, and other Eurasian nations, summer vacation lasts about three months.

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Blended Learning History Math Science 92

k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

Today, students are absorbing knowledge everywhere, all the time, even when they dont realize it. Bite-Sized, Yet Effective: Micro-learning formats fit into students’ fast-paced lives, offering knowledge in seconds rather than hours. The traditional answer might have been a teacher, a curriculum board, or a textbook publisher.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Textbooks 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 3, 2025

Whether it’s morning assemblies featuring national anthems, classrooms decorated during local holidays, or uniforms representing community pride, schools act as incubators for cultural knowledge. A science class that includes indigenous ecological knowledge alongside western environmental science enriches understanding.

Culture 52

Culture Schools Language Languages 52

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

We find no one with a professional knowledge in the laws of learning, or the techniques for applying them,” he wrote. There are widespread beliefs about the best way to teach and learn that have been proven wrong by science, yet they persist. But at a university? “We Teaching at colleges is often done without any formal training.

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Education Learning Textbooks Instructors 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

It’s now rare to find a textbook that doesn’t include a spotlight on key primary sources. But at least the idea that analyzing primary sources is key to understanding history is a belief that is now generally firmly entrenched in history curricula in the United States. That’s no surprise. These are not small issues.

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History Teaching Social Studies Textbooks 129

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Board of Education, the Civil Rights Movement the unwavering belief of Black Americans in the promise of education for all remained strong. Black goes on to show that through the stuttering advance toward equality in the South over the next two centuries through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, Brown v.

Education 116

Education Disabilities History Writing 116

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Teach the Brain's Biology We rightly think of the brain as the center of knowledge, and yet we often don’t spend enough time teaching students about how the brain works—especially in the elementary and middle grades. This belief makes it difficult to instill the idea that SEL concepts can be taught.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 25, 2023

However, they are expected to dig into why they hold these beliefs and should reflect on current research in their field of study. In asynchronous online learning environments where the curriculum is pre-loaded, responses to students in the discussions may be one of the best ways for instructors to share their knowledge of the subject matter.

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Discussions Instructors Critical Thinking Beliefs 97

Faculty Focus

JULY 25, 2023

However, they are expected to dig into why they hold these beliefs and should reflect on current research in their field of study. In asynchronous online learning environments where the curriculum is pre-loaded, responses to students in the discussions may be one of the best ways for instructors to share their knowledge of the subject matter.

Discussions 85

Discussions Instructors Critical Thinking Beliefs 85

Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2022

There's a common misconception that science is inherently neutral and objective, absolving it of any responsibility for racist beliefs and practices. In a study published last summer, researchers examined representation in commonly used biology textbooks and found that only 8% of featured scientists were people of color.

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Science Testing Critical Thinking Students 156