eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2015

Or, is there high-quality feedback that deepens and furthers learning – something arguably Google still does not do? One can wonder how professors justify their classroom design in light of knowing how much teaching and learning is available any time and free of charge on the internet. Kitchen table pedagogy.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

To make sure students used the new space, Bishop asked them for design feedback, and today, the room buzzes with students and classroom activity. Have focus sessions with faculty and bring students in to have discussions before you change a room. You want them to feel comfortable in those classrooms.”.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Using technology designed solely for individualized instruction neglects the rich learning that emerges from collaborative work and classroom discussions. We need to better leverage technology to help transform learning and prepare students for success outside the classroom. Apps aren’t designed for the whole classroom.

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Gaggle Speaks

MAY 8, 2015

Although you’re not likely to bring in Italian rugs or French artwork to the classroom, the learning space is a very important aspect of effective teaching. Think about how science classrooms are arranged much differently than writing or math classrooms. Transform Discussion Boards. Provide a Feedback Loop.

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Learning Spaces Hybrid Courses Learning Assignments 83

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2016

GradeCraft is an award-winning, game-oriented LMS designed to boost student engagement and motivation. It is very clear to students what they need to do to earn high grades, and we encourage instructors to provide formative assessment feedback so that students can learn from their mistakes and go on to thrive.”.

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Failure Assignments Quizzes Motivation 165

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For example, district leadership made sure to bring its union in on discussions with AltSchool to develop stronger solutions and avoid misunderstandings. In contrast, Arcadia has engaged its community in a multi-year effort to not just explain what it is doing, but also give community members a seat at the table to help define its goals.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

Faced with administrative concerns that the need for Internet access and Internet-enabled devices would limit student access to digital textbooks, Billings began the daunting project by testing an introductory English course to obtain student feedback. “I I didn’t want my faculty doing anything I hadn’t thoroughly tested,” she says.

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