Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It’s pretty ideal for brainstorming sessions and collaborative projects online featuring: Real-time collaboration Multimedia support Easy to embed and share Flipgrid A video discussion tool, Flipgrid encourages students to express their ideas and engage in discussion through short video exchanges.

Activities 158

Activities Quizzes Education Feedback 158

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Technology benefits the classroom in several impactful ways, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences. How does technology help students learn? First, it increases student engagement. Interactive tools such as educational apps, videos, and digital simulations make lessons more dynamic and engaging.

Technology 130

Technology Textbooks Feedback Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022).

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Students’ academic mindsets directly impact their behavior and achievement in your classroom. [ii] ii] Findings from ongoing research show that academic mindsets substantially impact students’ perseverance, academic behaviors, and learning outcomes. Paint a picture of growing skills and abilities.

Beliefs 116

Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 116

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022).

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Because we acknowledge that the grumpy time will likely be a time in which energy is lower and engagement wanes, we introduce content that is especially likely to engage our students (and us) during the grumpy time. We contend there are simple strategies to increase our own engagement in our courses (see Saucier et al.,

Course Design 142

Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 142

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Benefits of AI Quiz Builder Tools in the Classroom Personalized Learning Experience AI quizzes can analyze users’ responses and behaviors, tailoring quiz content based on individual strengths and weaknesses. This personalized approach empowers students to focus on areas requiring more practice, optimizing learning outcomes.

Quizzes 148

Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Students’ academic mindsets directly impact their behavior and achievement in your classroom. [ii] ii] Findings from ongoing research show that academic mindsets substantially impact students’ perseverance, academic behaviors, and learning outcomes. Paint a picture of growing skills and abilities.

Beliefs 98

Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Particularly interesting is the notable increase in social media interaction among everyone, including undergraduate students, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as documented in a March 2021 Vox article. ” This involves establishing norms, values, and language around the application of social media, socialization, and learning.

Culture 128

Culture Learning Instructors Discussions 128

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Because we acknowledge that the grumpy time will likely be a time in which energy is lower and engagement wanes, we introduce content that is especially likely to engage our students (and us) during the grumpy time. We contend there are simple strategies to increase our own engagement in our courses (see Saucier et al.,

Course Design 98

Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 98

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This personalized approach not only accommodates diverse learning needs but also maximizes student engagement and understanding. AI-powered tools also streamline administrative tasks for educators, allowing them to dedicate more time to instruction and student support.

Ethics 130

Ethics Education Gamification Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Particularly interesting is the notable increase in social media interaction among everyone, including undergraduate students, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as documented in a March 2021 Vox article. ” This involves establishing norms, values, and language around the application of social media, socialization, and learning.

Culture 108

Culture Learning Instructors Discussions 108

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Teachers are eager to embrace changes that produce positive outcomes, but major barriers to those outcomes remain, according to The Education Insights Report by Discovery Education. All stakeholders must foster student engagement to motivate curiosity, inspire exploration, and activate effective learning.

Motivation 338

Motivation Beliefs Student Engagement Intelligence 338