eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI serves as a facilitator of creativity by generating interactive learning materials, such as simulations and virtual labs, enhancing content beyond traditional methods. Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in shaping collaborative learning environments. Additionally, AI plays a role in collaborative learning environments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

It involves collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support among peerstypically people at a similar level of expertise or experienceworking together to achieve a common learning goal. Examples include study groups, coding boot camps where participants critique each others work, or online communities where users share expertise.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

These assessments can evaluate not only factual knowledge but also critical thinking skills and problem-solving capabilities, offering a more comprehensive understanding of students’ abilities. AI-driven tools also contribute to the development of collaborative learning environments.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Collaborative learning environments benefit from AI-driven tools that facilitate communication and teamwork. Collaborative learning environments benefit from AI-driven tools that facilitate communication and teamwork. Moreover, AI enhances the development of collaborative learning environments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Anne Brown, CEO & President, Cook Center for Human Connection More meaningful, tailored school-home communication will be imperative to supporting academic recovery and addressing chronic absenteeism. Communications with student-level data tied to outcomes feel relevant and actionable to families.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

“Even before the pandemic, there was a growing shift toward giving students more opportunities to practice the ‘four Cs’ – creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. To further help educators, the guide includes a checklist of questions to ask when evaluating which spaces to redesign for active learning.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Schools must evolve to meet the needs of 21 st -century learners by focusing on skills that prepare students for real-world challenges, collaboration, and lifelong learning. One key shift is the increased emphasis on group projects and collaborative learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. This fosters a more connected and collaborative learning environment, even beyond the physical classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Additionally, cooperative learning promotes collaboration and peer interaction through group activities and discussions. By working together to achieve common goals, students develop communication skills, empathy, and teamwork abilities essential for success in the classroom and beyond. What are the 5 Cs of teaching?

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Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Incorporating four simple practices through collaborative learning communities could be a game changer for teachers willing to embrace a more humane approach to teaching and learning. Posting students questions and comments communicates that thinking is valued; plus, posts stimulate more questions and comments.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For example, adaptive learning programs adjust in real-time based on a student’s performance, offering additional challenges or remediation as needed. Moreover, edtech facilitates greater collaboration and communication. What is an example of technology currently used in education today?

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). In the ideate stage, the educator should evaluate the problem or focus of the education from multiple perspectives and sit in the seat of both the learner and the educator who will teach the content.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Collaborative projects can be enhanced with AI-driven tools that promote communication and teamwork skills. Moreover, AI contributes to the development of collaborative learning environments. Tools like virtual assistants or chatbots enhance communication, fostering interaction and teamwork among students.

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Ethics Teaching Methods Education Laboratory 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). In the ideate stage, the educator should evaluate the problem or focus of the education from multiple perspectives and sit in the seat of both the learner and the educator who will teach the content.

Learning 110

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 110

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). Ensuring that the organization’s policies and procedures regarding student and faculty responsibilities and all things associated with the learning environment are followed is an important first step.

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Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 109

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Looking at active learning strategies, examples encompass a range of techniques designed to engage students in the learning process, promoting deeper understanding and retention of material. By encouraging participation, collaboration, and hands-on activities, these strategies make learning more enjoyable and meaningful for students.

Active Learning 141

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 141

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Incorporating four simple practices through collaborative learning communities could be a game changer for teachers willing to embrace a more humane approach to teaching and learning. Posting students questions and comments communicates that thinking is valued; plus, posts stimulate more questions and comments.

Students 111

Students Motivation Feedback Communication 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants. eTextbooks, multimedia learning objects, OER, all class materials, organic (social) class communications, discussion, collaborative learning assignments—everything must be mobile-perfect.”

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eLearning Instructors Participation Discussions 149

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Both modalities offer unique advantages and challenges, impacting student engagement, comprehension, and overall learning outcomes. Do students learn better in-person or online? Evaluating these factors is crucial in understanding the effectiveness of each mode of instruction. Do students learn better in-person or online?

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Learning Styles Learning Laboratory Students 130

Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2016

While new evaluation systems mean that teachers are getting observed more often than in the past, the teachers we spoke with say these observations rarely generate feedback that can help them improve. In short, current collaborative activities too often seem like a waste of time. Feels like I’m being held hostage,” one teacher said.

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Coaching Teachers Feedback Lecturing 114

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 104

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). Ensuring that the organization’s policies and procedures regarding student and faculty responsibilities and all things associated with the learning environment are followed is an important first step.

Learning 91

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 91

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Additional skill objectives were added: develop skills to (a) communicate complex ideas in multimedia formats; and (b) to work in groups. Another is seeing comments on survey evaluations such as saying they made life-long friends in the class (despite that year being online-only during the pandemic). 2018, Rasmussen et al., Orlando, J.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The collaborative process not only demystified research and writing but also empowered students to see these activities as positive, engaging, and enjoyable experiences. Reflecting on this experience, I have identified several key takeaways to carry forward into the new semester of teaching and learning.

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Collaborative Research Writing Failure Students 99

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

One particularly effective way to enact this shift is through the collaborative development of classroom ground rules. By inviting students to co-create the behavioral and communicative norms that will govern the class, we empower them to take ownership of the space and contribute to a sense of collective accountability.

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Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 104

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 84

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

One particularly effective way to enact this shift is through the collaborative development of classroom ground rules. By inviting students to co-create the behavioral and communicative norms that will govern the class, we empower them to take ownership of the space and contribute to a sense of collective accountability.

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Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 97

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Through automated grading and feedback systems, educators can focus on qualitative aspects of student performance, such as critical thinking and creativity, rather than spending excessive time on routine evaluations. In collaborative learning environments, ChatGPT can serve as a virtual assistant or discussion facilitator.

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Education Learning Styles Intelligence Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

This membership diversity enables participants to share and gain knowledge from faculty with a vast array of perspectives and expertise in a variety of fields who are also familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities presented by online learning. The Association for Educational Communications and Technology. REL 2013–003).

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Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

But the monotonous presentation of information and lengthy one-way communication in didactic lecture lacks student engagement and makes students passive listeners in their learning process. Boosting student engagement and achievement during collaborative learning. Journal of College Science Teaching, 49 (4), 37–40.

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Lecturing Instructors Minute Papers Students 96

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

But the monotonous presentation of information and lengthy one-way communication in didactic lecture lacks student engagement and makes students passive listeners in their learning process. Boosting student engagement and achievement during collaborative learning. Journal of College Science Teaching, 49 (4), 37–40.

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Lecturing Instructors Minute Papers Students 95

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The collaborative process not only demystified research and writing but also empowered students to see these activities as positive, engaging, and enjoyable experiences. Reflecting on this experience, I have identified several key takeaways to carry forward into the new semester of teaching and learning.

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Collaborative Research Writing Failure Students 83

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

This membership diversity enables participants to share and gain knowledge from faculty with a vast array of perspectives and expertise in a variety of fields who are also familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities presented by online learning. The Association for Educational Communications and Technology. REL 2013–003).

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Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 97

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Anne Brown, CEO & President, Cook Center for Human Connection More meaningful, tailored school-home communication will be imperative to supporting academic recovery and addressing chronic absenteeism. Communications with student-level data tied to outcomes feel relevant and actionable to families.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

These schools are characterized by their commitment to interdisciplinary learning, collaborative projects with international partners, and the integration of technology to facilitate communication and learning across borders.

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Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Culture Participation 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Whether its reviewing assignments, managing schedules, or attending virtual PTA meetings, families are more connected to the learning process. For socially active teens or those who gain energy from collaborative learning, this can become a challenge over time.

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High School High School Exams Schools 52

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Teachers have also expressed positive feedback using the technology, underscoring how it led to more collaborative learning experiences for students. They are accredited by Cognia and offer supportive online learning to students both in Florida and around the world.

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