Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In my observations of thousands of teachers, I’ve noticed that sometimes the smallest tweak in instructional approaches reaps the biggest impact, and group work is no exception. Grouping Structures When determining how students will tackle a task, our options are to have students work independently, with a partner, or in a group.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

With 1:1 initiatives increasingly being either considered or implemented across the US, school districts need an affordable and easy-to-use device for their students: enter, Chromebooks. These devices and the included applications like Google Docs support collaborative learning. million students, 2.6 K-12 schools.

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Educational Technologies Technology Education Internet 175

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Students at the University of Central Florida are busy, and it’s not always with classes. They have sports to play, student organizations to run, even parties to go to. It has always seemed strange to me that students living on campus would choose to take courses online. But these students are also using our rec center.

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Lecturing Students Faculty Development Collaborative Learning 128

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology can be a boon for classroom processes Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Educational technology improves efficiency in the classroom by streamlining administrative tasks, facilitating real-time assessments, and automating grading.

Technology 130

Technology Textbooks Feedback Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Although a wealth of research suggests that active learning increases student engagement and improves academic outcomes, many college campuses struggle to get faculty to shift away from traditional, sage-on-a-stage style teaching practices. Now, pods for group work circle monitors connected to a video wall.

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Active Learning Activities Instructors Learning Spaces 167

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

The old arrangement strongly suggested—and really only supported—interactions between student and instructor or student and computer. Now, as an active-learning classroom, the default arrangement is for students to work in teams—six team stations for up to 36 students. Conclusion: It’s helping.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 149

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning. One major advantage is enhanced student engagement.

Technology 130

Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Effective teaching methods in K-12 education encompass a variety of approaches tailored to engage students and promote meaningful learning experiences. One such method is differentiated instruction, which involves adapting teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests within the classroom.

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Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Course Hero is an online learning platform where you can access course-specific study resources contributed by a community of students and educators. YouTube videos for extra credit.

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Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 164

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Students view the work as simply a hurdle to be crossed, and once submitted and assessed, worthy of nothing more than being discarded. What a waste! 2010; Bransford et al.,

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

We want to make sure that we are serving our students to the best of our abilities and, thereby, creating inclusive, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. High Impact Practices High impact practices (HIPs) are a set of strategies for improving the student learning experience.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 104

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Integrating digital tools such as interactive whiteboards, learning management systems (LMS), and educational apps transforms traditional teaching methods, making lessons more engaging and interactive. This dynamic approach not only improves learning outcomes but also prepares students for a technologically advanced world.

Technology 141

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 141

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

When used in the classroom, they can engage your students as well. Breakout sessions allow for students to choose not only a topic they’d like to explore further, but also how they would like to explore it with a small group of their peers. Robust small group discussions in turn strengthen larger group dialogue.

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Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 101

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. Moreover, edtech facilitates greater collaboration and communication.

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Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

EAB

MAY 23, 2023

Podcast New Student Engagement Data Reveals Surprises Episode 152. They also offer advice to community college leaders on ways to make measurable improvements in student retention and enrollment. EAB · New Student Engagement Data Reveal Surprises Transcript [music] 0:00:13.0 May 23, 2023. Give these folks a listen and enjoy.

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Student Engagement Students Questions Syllabus 52

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

We want to make sure that we are serving our students to the best of our abilities and, thereby, creating inclusive, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. High Impact Practices High impact practices (HIPs) are a set of strategies for improving the student learning experience.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 84

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

When used in the classroom, they can engage your students as well. Breakout sessions allow for students to choose not only a topic they’d like to explore further, but also how they would like to explore it with a small group of their peers. Robust small group discussions in turn strengthen larger group dialogue.

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Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 83

Teach Hub

JULY 3, 2024

Punch cards are a simple and smart classroom management tool that keeps your students motivated and engaged. Here we’ll explore three key areas where punch cards can greatly benefit your classroom: managing student behavior, encouraging academic performance, and fostering student collaboration.

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Motivation Achievement Classroom Management Fairness 59

k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

But what exactly is social medias role in the world of online learning? How do platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Discord intersect with structured learning? And are we empowering students, or simply blurring boundaries? YouTube is being used to host student-made explainer videos, book reviews, and science experiments.

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Online Learning Ethics Education Learning 52

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The traditional classroom setup, with rows of desks and a board up front, has become, in many cases, too rigid to accommodate the next generation of K–12 learning. 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.”.

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Schools Elementary School Elementary School Teaching Methods 166

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Unfortunately, from the vantage point of student learning, the experience is remarkably poor. Just remember your own days as a student. Recall the lack of continuity of learning, or the goofing off that would often occur. Our “ELF” is an Electronic Learning Facilitator. percent of a standard deviation.”.

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Teachers Blended Learning Lecturing History 121

Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Trauma-Informed Pedagogy builds learning environments in higher education that support students’ successful course completion while acknowledging their personal experiences of trauma (Bitanihirwe & Imad, 2023). This model depicts the relationship between the three constructs toward enhancing engaged teaching and learning.

Teaching 105

Teaching Critical Thinking Participation Instructors 105

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. These students come from varied academic backgrounds, resulting in different levels of preparedness and confidence (Tobias 1990; Gormally and Heil 2022).

Interdisciplinary 59

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 59

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. These students come from varied academic backgrounds, resulting in different levels of preparedness and confidence (Tobias 1990; Gormally and Heil 2022).

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 57