Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2017

My first objective, to increase the number of online courses, is grounded in research and campus goals for increasing student success. In the last five years, research has shown that students want choices in how they take their classes. More than that, it goes against much of what we teach students about online privacy.

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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. Then came several new studies concluding that low-income students at U.S. Community colleges in the U.S.

Education 146

Education Students Hybrid Courses Blended Courses 146

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2025

When it comes to math, students are struggling. Other assessments such as the critical thinking-focused international PISA exam have also indicated declining math abilities. But many elementary school teachers are uncomfortable with math in a way that can pass on to students. That has consequences.

Elementary School 191

Elementary School Elementary School Math Teachers 191

Edsurge

JULY 31, 2019

Or, at least, that SAT scores should be considered as just one factor among many in judging whether a student is ready for college, or a fit for a highly-selective campus. The new SAT does not tell students or anyone else how smart students are, or how capable they are of learning new things.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

Faculty and pedagogists alike have been aware of the illness and many attempted to replace the traditional lecture with some alternative learning approaches which have been housed under various buzzwords such as “flipped classroom” (Milman, 2012), “experiential learning” (Wurdinger, 2005), and “blended learning” (Pavla, 2014).

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Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 126

Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

Faculty and pedagogists alike have been aware of the illness and many attempted to replace the traditional lecture with some alternative learning approaches which have been housed under various buzzwords such as “flipped classroom” (Milman, 2012), “experiential learning” (Wurdinger, 2005), and “blended learning” (Pavla, 2014).

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 98