Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Teacher 2: Review and Targeted Support – Homework Review and Intervention Note: Teacher 2 reinforces and builds on prior knowledge by reviewing homework and providing targeted instruction, ensuring students understand the content before moving on to new material.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Several key areas highlight the transformative effects of technology on education: Access to Information: The internet has become a vast repository of information, providing students and educators with unprecedented access to a wealth of knowledge. This democratization of information has empowered people to learn independently.

Technology 239

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

” –Albert Einstein Peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a peer group–has become a popular strategy as teachers move from a teacher-lecturer education model to teacher-guide. Project-Based : Collaborate on a tangible outcome (e.g., Often, it is a less stressful way to develop lifelong learners.

Feedback 156

Feedback Instructors Critical Thinking Learning 156

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences Interactive content creation transforms how students engage with course material in both environments. Deadlines for each phase keep the momentum going, while incorporating peer evaluation into the final grade ensures consistent participation.

Active Learning 65

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 65

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

Learning Styles 286

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 286

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2025

She emphasizes safe and effective research tactics, urging students to critically evaluate sources. Expanding vocabulary through digital tools is highlighted, as is the critical element of sharing and publishing student work for collective learning and empowerment.

Evaluation 143

Evaluation Discussions Knowledge Collaborative Learning 143

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in shaping collaborative learning environments. The role of AI extends to the development of adaptive assessments that evaluate not only factual knowledge but also critical thinking skills. Additionally, AI plays a role in collaborative learning environments.

Intelligence 152

Intelligence Teaching Teaching Methods Learning Styles 152

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.

Teachers 141

Teachers Collaborative Learning Teaching Methods Communication 141

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

Case Western Reserve documented its first - and second -year efforts to add two active-learning spaces and support faculty teaching in the space. Indiana University has a campus-wide Mosaic initiative to encourage and support active and collaborative learning in all classrooms. It’s still all about the people. forever. .

Active Learning 141

Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 141

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning. Problem-Based Learning (PBL): PBL tasks students with solving real-world problems or case studies, requiring them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to develop solutions. It encourages inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

Active Learning 141

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 141

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. At The Southport School, we take a skills-based approach to learning, whether reading, math, or technology. What are the projections for edtech?

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Another effective teaching method is project-based learning, where students collaborate to investigate real-world problems or scenarios. Through hands-on projects and research, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while applying knowledge across disciplines.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

However, we have often been frustrated by the lessons proposed in our language textbooks for learning about culture; these lessons usually come in the form of disconnected short readings with comprehension questions. Through our experiment, we discovered that mind maps are an excellent tool for assessing students’ previous knowledge.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Languages 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

However, we have often been frustrated by the lessons proposed in our language textbooks for learning about culture; these lessons usually come in the form of disconnected short readings with comprehension questions. Through our experiment, we discovered that mind maps are an excellent tool for assessing students’ previous knowledge.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Languages 98

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.

Education 130

Education Culture Critical Thinking Evaluation 130

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.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Learning Quizzes 130

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

As Crisp said, “New degree programs should honor the knowledge and skill students bring to the table by eliminating lectures over content that is repetitive from other courses or life experiences.”. This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants.

eLearning 148

eLearning Instructors Participation Discussions 148

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Comprehensive policies, ethical guidelines, and ongoing evaluation are necessary to harness the potential benefits while mitigating potential harms, maintaining a focus on fostering equitable, engaging, and ethically sound educational environments for all students.

Ethics 130

Ethics Teaching Methods Education Laboratory 130

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?

Learning Styles 130

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. Can do better at home in my living room,” one said.

Coaching 114

Coaching Teachers Feedback Lecturing 114

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). The second domain focuses on making an effort to acknowledge the knowledge, skills, and abilities that team members contribute to improving a process.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). The second domain focuses on making an effort to acknowledge the knowledge, skills, and abilities that team members contribute to improving a process.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). The second domain focuses on making an effort to acknowledge the knowledge, skills, and abilities that team members contribute to improving a process.

Learning 110

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 110

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. Two such approachesmicrolearning and andragogyoffer promising solutions to enhance student engagement and knowledge retention.

Student Engagement 106

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 106

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences Interactive content creation transforms how students engage with course material in both environments. Deadlines for each phase keep the momentum going, while incorporating peer evaluation into the final grade ensures consistent participation.

Active Learning 84

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 84

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

This requires thoroughly self-examining personally held biases and evaluating our social connectedness (Dewsbury & Brame, 2019). The second domain focuses on making an effort to acknowledge the knowledge, skills, and abilities that team members contribute to improving a process.

Learning 92

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 92

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Overall, education technology represents a transformative force in modern education, reshaping how knowledge is delivered, consumed, and managed. It also supports collaborative learning, as students can work on group projects within shared documents, participate in discussion threads, and ask questions directly within the class stream.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

People learn new knowledge most easily if it relates in some way to previous learning (Ambrose et al., 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). 2010; Bransford et al., 2011, Allan, 2016). Wilson, L.,

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

The Online Learning Community An Online Learning Community (OLC) has proven to be incredibly valuable for faculty and the programs served (Pearson & Kirby, 2020). One of the key benefits of an OLC is that faculty are given the opportunity to collaborate and share their knowledge and expertise (Tuffnell, 2021).

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. Two such approachesmicrolearning and andragogyoffer promising solutions to enhance student engagement and knowledge retention.

Student Engagement 82

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 82

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.

Collaborative Research 104

Collaborative Research Writing Failure Students 104

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

The Online Learning Community An Online Learning Community (OLC) has proven to be incredibly valuable for faculty and the programs served (Pearson & Kirby, 2020). One of the key benefits of an OLC is that faculty are given the opportunity to collaborate and share their knowledge and expertise (Tuffnell, 2021).

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Acknowledge diverse knowledge bases. Midway through the semester, typically in March and again in April, we revisit the agreements to evaluate how well theyre serving us. One person speaks at a time. Maintain confidentiality. Hold yourself and others to high standards. Recognize that no one knows everything and everyone can improve.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Learning Discussions 105

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Acknowledge diverse knowledge bases. Midway through the semester, typically in March and again in April, we revisit the agreements to evaluate how well theyre serving us. One person speaks at a time. Maintain confidentiality. Hold yourself and others to high standards. Recognize that no one knows everything and everyone can improve.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Discussions 98

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.

Collaborative Research 87

Collaborative Research Writing Failure Students 87

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. At The Southport School, we take a skills-based approach to learning, whether reading, math, or technology. What are the projections for edtech?

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

The evolution of Beyond Boundaries Schools can be traced back to international collaborations among educators and institutions aiming to share resources and knowledge. Global Trends in Education The shift towards global learning is reflected in broader educational trends.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Culture Participation 52