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. This is exactly what our colleague in Spanish chose to do through a group work activity. link] Mugnai, M.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Language 98

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In elementary education, incorporating hands-on activities, promoting group work, and using visual aids are crucial for effective learning. Group work fosters collaborative learning through projects and discussions, thereby encouraging students to consider different viewpoints and ideas.

Cognitive Development 294

Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 294

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. Common Approach #6: Answering questions about the task Tweak: Refer them to the resources provided or prompt them to problem-solve.

Group work 52

Group work Assignments Questions Communication 52

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.

Active Learning 149

Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 149

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Through hands-on projects and research, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while applying knowledge across disciplines. Furthermore, inquiry-based learning encourages students to ask questions, explore topics independently, and seek answers through investigation and discovery.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group. You may have noticed that attendees in these sessions (yourself included) were more likely to share their thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Motivation 107

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 107

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Questions might include: “In which North African country was the music style rai created?” YouTube videos for extra credit. A tattoo writing exercise. Vocab riddles.

Active Learning 163

Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 163

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. Collaborative learning is further strengthened when the students see themselves as cooperating towards a common goal rather than competing with each other. I Hate Group Work!”:

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group. You may have noticed that attendees in these sessions (yourself included) were more likely to share their thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Motivation 88

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 88

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

This comes back to 20 years of faculty development where basically we know that, if a professor teaches an online course, they have to go through 80 hours of training to learn to teach online. We have a very high quality standard for the online courses, so that if you ask the question, ‘Do they learn as well?’ It means doing it.

Lecturing 126

Lecturing Students Faculty Development Collaborative Learning 126

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.

Assignments 107

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 107

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The platform allows students to submit work electronically, receive grades, and track their progress over time. 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

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.

Assignments 89

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 89

EAB

MAY 23, 2023

TZ: So for folks who might be a little bit unfamiliar with your work, would you be able to give us a quick overview of your mission and the different ways you support community colleges? DG: Yeah, that's a great question, Tara. Mentioned was focus group work. So we give voice to the data through our focus group work.

Student Engagement 52

Student Engagement Students Questions Syllabus 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Building a Digital Learning Culture In a traditional classroom, culture is built through physical presence: greetings at the door, shared lunchtime, or spontaneous group work. But online schools have to work harder to build this same community. Social Media as a Platform for Collaborative Learning Learning is social.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Ethics Education Learning 52

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Instructors help to create this climate by everything that they do, from the way they respond to student questions to the arrangement of the classroom chairs.”. A flexible seating arrangement is a key part of this new, modern learning environment. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out the basics of a modern learning environment.

Schools 166

Schools Elementary School Elementary School Teaching Methods 166

Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Yet, educators are expected to be leaders or stewards and help students learn despite personal or community-wide crises. Using T-I CoI to purposefully design activities that encourage students to foster relationships with one another and the instructor promotes well-being and a collaborative learning environment.

Teaching 105

Teaching Critical Thinking Participation Instructors 105