eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Research indicates that face-to-face instruction facilitates deeper learning through real-time discussions, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects. Additionally, the physical classroom provides a sense of community and support, which can positively impact student motivation and well-being.

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Online Learning Learning Learning Styles Feedback 130

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

The challenge is further compounded by students balancing their studies with household chores which can lead to decreased motivation if adequate support is not provided by the instructor. Therefore, it is evident that online learning presents a unique set of challenges.

Student Engagement 86

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 86

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. Techniques such as think-pair-share and traditional group projects are common and quite beneficial to student learning as they provide opportunities for students to learn with and from each other.

Motivation 91

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 91

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. 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. One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 108

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Teaching 91

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 91

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Teaching 87

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. 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. One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects.

Assignments 91

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 91

Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2019

Often there are lessons to be learned from the very act of teaching, whether it’s an instructor finding new ways to reach—or not reach—students, to watching students grow before your eyes to discovering what makes collaborative learning so successful. There’s something to learn for teachers at all ages.

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Teaching Learning Fairness Middle School 164

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Collaborative Learning: Encouraging collaborative learning through group projects, discussion forums, and peer reviews can enhance student engagement. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students. These groups can provide a sense of belonging and peer support.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Building Digital Citizens.

Plagiarism 92

Plagiarism Internet Fairness Instructors 92

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

I have never seen students so motivated! The learning was tangible and extraordinary. 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. Collaboration. 2011, Allan, 2016).

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Collaborative Learning: Encouraging collaborative learning through group projects, discussion forums, and peer reviews can enhance student engagement. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students. These groups can provide a sense of belonging and peer support.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Stephanie Wasmanski , Wilkes University Keywords : Student Choice, Student Autonomy, Self-Determination Theory Key Statement: Supporting students’ basic psychological needs of autonomy and competence through self-selected activities and positive feedback may enhance student engagement and motivation.

Motivation 59

Motivation Feedback Students Assignments 59

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. While observing a faculty member’s teaching, I identified at least three instances during the lecture where opportunities existed to break up the monotony and introduce collaborative learning.

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. While observing a faculty member’s teaching, I identified at least three instances during the lecture where opportunities existed to break up the monotony and introduce collaborative learning.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Learners will have the autonomy to guide their own learning experiences, marking a departure from instructor-mediated programs. This shift towards self-directed education aligns with the evolving needs and preferences of students seeking more personalized and flexible learning journeys.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Asynchronous Models Online high schools typically offer two main modes of instruction: Synchronous Learning: Students attend scheduled live classes, interacting in real-time with instructors and peers. For socially active teens or those who gain energy from collaborative learning, this can become a challenge over time.

High School 52

High School High School Exams Schools 52

EAB

MAY 23, 2023

There are things like active and collaborative learning, student faculty interactions, student effort, support for learners and so on. And so the area that decreased the most was active and collaborative learning. We also learned that they were really engaged in the classroom and in their coursework.

Student Engagement 52

Student Engagement Students Questions Syllabus 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Learners will have the autonomy to guide their own learning experiences, marking a departure from instructor-mediated programs. This shift towards self-directed education aligns with the evolving needs and preferences of students seeking more personalized and flexible learning journeys.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

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

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. By creating a learning environment tailored to various majors, addressing barriers, and demonstrating real-world applications, instructors can make the classroom “YOUnique.”

Interdisciplinary 64

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 64

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. By creating a learning environment tailored to various majors, addressing barriers, and demonstrating real-world applications, instructors can make the classroom “YOUnique.”

Interdisciplinary 62

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 62