Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2017

In fact, when the option between taking a course online or in-person is provided, studies show students are more likely to stay in college. The goal of increasing online and blended course offerings is closely aligned to campus goals of improving student success.

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Exams Lecturing Authentic Assessment Blended Courses 167

Edsurge

JULY 17, 2018

For a couple of decades, I championed online learning for its ability to uproot entrenched ideas in education, especially by engaging students in active learning, a pedagogical style rarely practiced on campus. One headline in The New York Times summed-up the findings: “Online Courses Fail Those Who Need Help.” Or so I thought.

Education 151

Education Students Hybrid Courses Blended Courses 151

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2025

Other assessments such as the critical thinking-focused international PISA exam have also indicated declining math abilities. In elementary school especially, teachers often carry math fears picked up during their own education. Thats a mission that instructional coaches have also taken up once a teacher is in the classroom.

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Elementary School Elementary School Math Teachers 199

Edsurge

JULY 31, 2019

These changes also come at a time when a growing number of colleges are moving away from their reliance on standardized tests—by going “test optional” or otherwise de-emphasizing the exam when making admissions decisions. The three-year-old nonprofit works with about 140 public and private colleges to increase access to higher education.

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Testing Essay Blended Courses Skills 160

Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

This deeper exploration driven by curiosity is what education is all about, right? There seems to be a misperception that courses utilizing online learning are not as good or effective. exam scores increased post adjustments). A shift away from the traditional teacher/student landscape does have a stigma that must be overcome.

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Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 126

Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

This deeper exploration driven by curiosity is what education is all about, right? There seems to be a misperception that courses utilizing online learning are not as good or effective. exam scores increased post adjustments). A shift away from the traditional teacher/student landscape does have a stigma that must be overcome.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 98