Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

The social presence is composed of three behaviors–a) expressing feelings, beliefs, and values, b) engaging in open and productive conversations, and c) feeling connected to the other members of the learning community. Most of the teachers I know feel spread thin and short on time.

Beliefs 494

Beliefs Discussions Assignments Blended Learning 494

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. What students believe about themselves and their capabilities tremendously influences their learning motivation. [i] I belong in this academic community. This work has value to me.

Beliefs 116

Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. What students believe about themselves and their capabilities tremendously influences their learning motivation. [i] I belong in this academic community. This work has value to me.

Beliefs 98

Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 98

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Our students’ belief that everything they need to know is online can, without the right skillset, leave them prey to misinformation. Let’s teach our students to steer through the online ocean of data to be both effective researchers and responsible digital citizens.

Reading 297

Reading Learning Beliefs Learning Styles 297

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“I worked as an administrator for 10 years, so I think about edtech from both sides — both how an administrator makes decisions about edtech tools, but also how we can support our teachers,” Ballard shared in a focus group that was part of a larger project designed to better understand the gap between teaching practices and technology use.

Beliefs 215

Beliefs Teachers Participation Internet 215

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

One of the biggest challenges district and school leaders continue to face is how to attract and retain a stable teaching workforce. Historically, teacher shortages have been the result of both declines in the number of candidates entering the teaching profession and high rates of teacher turnover.

Achievement 278

Achievement Beliefs History Blended Learning 278

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

. “In a moment where there is a profound opportunity and risk associated with AI, it’s critical that we take a domain-specific approach to leveraging AI in teaching and learning.

Languages 249

Languages Language Quizzes Beliefs 249

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

His guiding belief is that “modern video games have the potential to be taught as humanely and deeply as any traditional text.” The reason educators like Fallon and Darvasi are taking to games is because they engage students and teach many of the same skills students need to learn anyway.

Reading 167

Reading Game-Based Learning Teaching Quizzes 167

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 15, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 30, 2019 © Magna Publications. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! If you teach, you know about learning outcomes. There’s a fair bit of work involved with learning outcomes, and justifiably so. All rights reserved.

Learning Outcomes 64

Learning Outcomes Instructors Learning Students 64

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2019

The assignment asks students to teach a family member about this concept by completing a model food chain together. Perhaps it’s the work of “learning by teaching,” also known as the Protégé Effect. Mayer, who is a major figure in education psychology and has made significant contributions to theories of cognition and learning.

Teaching 167

Teaching Learning Students Assignments 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

With thoughtfully developed tools, we can make great teaching more effective and empower teachers to create educational experiences that inspire students. At GoGuardian , our philosophical belief is that students are inherently curious, and it’s a matter of supporting teachers and schools to enable the right set of educational experiences.

Learning Outcomes 217

Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Reflective teaching is examining one’s beliefs about teaching and learning and determining the alignment of those beliefs with what happens within your courses (Reflective Teaching, 2021). Reflective teaching defined Reflection has many definitions. professional development).

Teaching 116

Teaching Beliefs Instructors Participation 116

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

al (2019), Integrative teaching benefits middle-level learners as it potentially increases student engagement, motivation, and achievement. Educators who do not incorporate technology into their teaching practices are missing an opportunity to enhance student learning experiences. or Why should I care? I will never use this.

Interdisciplinary 235

Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 235

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 15, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 30, 2019 © Magna Publications. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! If you teach, you know about learning outcomes. There’s a fair bit of work involved with learning outcomes, and justifiably so. All rights reserved.

Learning Outcomes 59

Learning Outcomes Instructors Learning Students 59

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Reflective teaching is examining one’s beliefs about teaching and learning and determining the alignment of those beliefs with what happens within your courses (Reflective Teaching, 2021). Reflective teaching defined Reflection has many definitions. professional development).

Teaching 111

Teaching Beliefs Instructors Participation 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

University faculty members are usually immersed in various tasks related to teaching, research, committees, and office hours. This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices.

Evaluation 102

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 102

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

University faculty members are usually immersed in various tasks related to teaching, research, committees, and office hours. This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices.

Evaluation 96

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 96

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

With tools like ChatGPT, enabling access to information should no longer be the primary focus of classroom learning. Instead, we need to teach kids how to vet and critically assess the vast amounts of information they have at their fingertips so that they become better critical thinkers,” he said.

Education 246

Education Schools English High School 246

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

Do you feel like our current approach to teaching and learning is working for either teachers or students? This belief is what drove me to develop my TEDx Talk titled “ Education Reimagined: Student-Led Learning.” Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons and making us lean on others. But you know what?

Education 284

Education Learning Students Discussions 284

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

VARK suggests that students can best accelerate their knowledge acquisition via one of four core learning styles: visual (V), aural (A), read/write (R) or kinesthetic (K). It’s a wildly popular concept that has led to prevailing beliefs that students perform better if we cater to their natural learning styles.

Technology 203

Technology Instructors Learning Styles Learning 203

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After months of research and a successful pilot, the district chose enVision to be that core mathematics curriculum because of its rigor, digital learning components, and engaging lessons. enVision offers an innovative math curriculum that helps educators teach with confidence and inspires students with hands-on, problem-based learning.

Education 317

Education Elementary School Elementary School Math 317

Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Building in more creativity comes down to student agency—teaching students to find their voice. Why aren’t more schools pushing a creative mindset if we know it is powerful for learning? Sometimes, there is a belief that creative projects should be saved for the end of the week or even the end of the semester.

Student Engagement 206

Student Engagement Teachers Students Beliefs 206

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Under Mr. Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. As the teacher librarian at RCCBA, Michelle also teaches elective courses in technology and information literacy skills to her students.

Education 287

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 287

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

After four decades of such reflection, I am keenly aware that understanding effective teaching strategies, the students I serve, and how learning works requires my constant attention. This then leads to countless hours of designing assessments and learning experiences. This is critical work. Bridges, M. DiPietro, M.,

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2025

Centering instruction in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and implementing both direct and student-driven instruction can help engage learners, address diverse needs and improve learning outcomes for all students. Universal Design for Learning provides a framework for designing inclusive learning environments.

Universal Design 139

Universal Design Feedback Learning Beliefs 139

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

Authentic Assessment 133

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 133

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

When teachers use differentiated instruction, they avoid the need to cover the same information repeatedly and provide multiple examples, as often happens with whole-group teaching. The transition to a station rotation model may seem daunting at first, but it opens the door to a more effective teaching and learning environment.

Math 195

Math Attention Beliefs Knowledge 195

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Cavazos , The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Ryan McBride , The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Key Statement: Student-faculty partnerships can foster asset-based approaches in teaching and learning that challenge implicit linguistic bias and enhance students’ linguistically diverse resources. 2024; Cook-Sather, 2020).

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Languages 98

Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But on a country-level analysis, doing well at reading, math and science doesn’t necessarily correlate with a belief in growth mindset. It’s “absolutely fascinating” to see the relationship between teachers’ enthusiasm, students’ social-emotional wellbeing and their learning outcomes, Schleicher notes. coming in 10th.

Testing 135

Testing Exams Intelligence Failure 135

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2016

In fact, decades of research reveal that students: are poor judges of the efficacy of their learning efforts. prefer instructional formats that produce inferior learning outcomes. believe that things like learning styles and brain hemispheres influence learning. And I'm being generous here. a, Dunlosky, J., &

Education 158

Education Evaluation Failure Essay 158

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

Authentic Assessment 111

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Instead, focus on feedback that builds skills, enriches learning, and deepens understanding.

Plagiarism 122

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 122

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

After four decades of such reflection, I am keenly aware that understanding effective teaching strategies, the students I serve, and how learning works requires my constant attention. This then leads to countless hours of designing assessments and learning experiences. This is critical work. Bridges, M. DiPietro, M.,

Syllabus 101

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 101

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. “My My son has learning issues, and when I walked into his classroom, I began to see it through his eyes,” he says. But his current venture is something of a personal mission.

Study 164

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 164

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Even when courses contain modules dedicated to career development, it is crucial to consider aspects beyond learning outcomes, such as informational learning and even skills acquisition. Woodward has written a number of papers on teaching business in higher education for the UK, USA, and Australian periodicals.

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Beliefs Students Counselling 111

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Educators are alarmed, and surveys of people ages 18 to 24 about the state of America’s democracy and values show “there is sort of a consensus among young people that they’re worried,” says Kelly Siegel-Stechler, a senior researcher at the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement. 6 attack on the U.S.

Fairness 176

Fairness Participation Study Activities 176

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Even when courses contain modules dedicated to career development, it is crucial to consider aspects beyond learning outcomes, such as informational learning and even skills acquisition. Woodward has written a number of papers on teaching business in higher education for the UK, USA, and Australian periodicals.

Evaluation 105

Evaluation Beliefs Students Counselling 105