Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

During the two-week module on positive psychology, I wanted students to experience research and writing as positive and engaging activities. Here is how the project unfolded: Day 1: Setting the Stage for Collaborative Writing The project began by gauging student interest in co-authoring an article on student wellness.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the education sector continues to embrace technological advancements, educators are watching the transformative impact of various technologies, particularly how they facilitate enhanced comprehension, critical thinking, and prepare students for success in the ever-evolving digital era.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Getting Meta with AI in the Classroom: A Reflective Approach In a junior-level education course, I assigned students the task of writing a reflective paper on the various uses of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in the classroom. Note: this article used collaboration between the human author and the AI program ChatGPT.

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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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Teach Hub

JUNE 28, 2024

Boosts Critical Thinking Skills Many podcasts talk about complex concepts and have diverse viewpoints. Have students pair up or get into small groups and write, produce, and stare in episodes that relate to what they are learning. Plan Podcast-Related Projects Assign students to create their own podcasts.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

While many schools are looking at the ramifications of students using AI to “cheat” or “avoid” classwork and writing papers, it is important to note that teachers themselves will be thrust into the AI world. AI will become a powerful tool for writers, especially those learning to write and facing writer’s block.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

This highlights the growing awareness of the issue and the importance of creating learning environments where students can develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills without the constant pull of technology. One key shift is the increased emphasis on group projects and collaborative learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A tattoo writing exercise. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. By swapping a sage on the stage model in favor of a guide on the side approach in the classroom, these professors are helping students engage in their learning journey actively and responsibly—finding aha!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Rather than sit-and-get lectures, EZWrite encourages students to manipulate content, explore concepts, and solve problems, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With its multiple touch points, EZWrite lets several students work together simultaneously for hands-on, collaborative learning.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences Interactive content creation transforms how students engage with course material in both environments. The resulting maps often reveal insights that surprise both me and my students, demonstrating how collaborative learning can deepen understanding regardless of the teaching modality.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 83

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

Developing critical thinking. Gamification is a live application of some learning theories such as social learning, collaborative learning, active learning, problem-targeted learning and constructivist theories. Rest assured, online learning will impact social learning.

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Gamification Teaching Teachers Blended Learning 105

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

AUGUST 13, 2023

This article aims to share ideas and strategies that can help reduce barriers to learning, ensuring equal access to education and the opportunity for all students to achieve their full potential, regardless of ability. Furthermore, collaborative learning can greatly benefit neurodiverse learners. link] [vii] Shew, D.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

This article aims to share ideas and strategies that can help reduce barriers to learning, ensuring equal access to education and the opportunity for all students to achieve their full potential, regardless of ability. Furthermore, collaborative learning can greatly benefit neurodiverse learners. link] [vii] Shew, D.

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In previous years these learning objectives were addressed via two 1,500-word essays within two of the themes (of their choice) with an expectation of deeper exploration of their chosen topics. 2011, Zull 2002) points to a wide variety of ways in which students engage with learning. 2018, García et al., 2016, Gleadow et al.,

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

While many schools are looking at the ramifications of students using AI to “cheat” or “avoid” classwork and writing papers, it is important to note that teachers themselves will be thrust into the AI world. AI will become a powerful tool for writers, especially those learning to write and facing writer’s block.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2017

44 comments and countless replies later, my Facebook friends encouraged me to write about what unfolded. Collaboration Edtech companies frequently boast that their tools allow students and teachers to collaborate as they write, record, design, and create.

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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. Today, as of this writing, 92.4 The staff now uses the interactive display to create and present lesson plans and share content with students utilizing their own tablets.

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