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. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

Student Engagement 89

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 89

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences Interactive content creation transforms how students engage with course material in both environments. In my traditional classes, I divide students into small groups to create concept maps exploring the relationships between different psychological disorders.

Active Learning 72

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 72

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Kristen Brittingham, the chief learning officer for Modern Teacher, have co-authored a white paper titled “Active Learning Environments Support Student Engagement, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking.”. For more information please visit: [link] or follow MiEN Environments on LinkedIn.

Active Learning 246

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Teaching Methods 246

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning? While some research suggests comparable outcomes between online and classroom learning, others indicate differences depending on specific contexts and methodologies.

Learning Styles 243

Learning Styles Laboratory Learning Online Learning 243

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

This interaction helps students connect the dots, understanding that the products they use have origins in distant places, such as the Amazon rainforest. Despite it being thousands of miles away, I challenge students to consider why they should care. These activities allow them to learn from each other and view different perspectives.

Interdisciplinary 217

Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 217

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How technology has impacted students’ education Technology has had a transformative impact on K-12 education. The impact of technology on student learning has revolutionized the way students engage and interact in the classroom. One of the most notable changes is the digitization of educational materials.

Technology 229

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 229

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

As educators, we should consider it an enrichment tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning. In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This can lead to a richer dialogue and diverse perspectives on AI integration.

Ethics 93

Ethics Plagiarism Intelligence Education 93

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

Whether teaching remotely or in the classroom, consider making time—and providing the right types of hands-on tools—for collaboration, learning and growing. We're all striving to get back to at least some version of in-person learning. Sarah Smith is a third grade teacher and curriculum developer in Denver Public Schools.

Distance Learning 216

Distance Learning Learning Learning Styles Hybrid Learning 216

eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2016

Course Hero, an online learning platform that empowers millions of students and educators to succeed, revealed that they have accumulated more than 60,000 educator accounts on their platform since February.

Teachers 140

Teachers Beliefs Education Learning Styles 140

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Yes No Yes, but with careful guidelines set by teachers Δ How this leads to cheating : When students view an assessment as irrelevant, they are less likely to take it seriously. Instead of investing the time and effort required to study and prepare, they may turn to AI or other shortcuts to complete the task quickly.

Academic Integrity 205

Academic Integrity Failure Culture Students 205

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.

Student Engagement 52

Student Engagement Students Questions Syllabus 52

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. Additionally, online resources provide a wealth of multimedia tools that can enhance engagement and comprehension. Do students learn better online or in a classroom study?

Online Learning 130

Online Learning Learning Learning Styles Feedback 130

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Thats why success in online learning doesnt just rely on intelligence or curriculum. With good study habits, students can thrive in virtual classrooms, perform at their academic best, and develop life-long skills for independence and focus. In this blog, well explore 17 study tips for online learning.

Study 52

Study Online Learning Learning Motivation 52

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Among the research that it cites is Baylor University’s finding that “when classroom layouts are designed thoughtfully, learning environments have been shown to facilitate student-centered teaching leading to improved student engagement.”

Learning Spaces 130

Learning Spaces Active Learning Activities Learning 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Think-Pair-Share: Students individually reflect on a question or prompt, then discuss their thoughts with a partner before sharing with the whole class. This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning. It encourages inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

Active Learning 141

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 141

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Their pedagogy promotes the four Cs that the National Education Association (NEA) deems necessary “ for success in college, career, and citizenship in the 21st century ”: critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Students learn their “electrophilic substitutions,” and wind up as study partners to boot.

Active Learning 165

Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 165

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Engagement: Fostering a Connected Learning Community Building Online Communities Creating a sense of community is vital for student engagement and success in online education. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

Numerous educators, according to the Corwin/Learning Forward/NEA survey, strongly prefer onsite collaborative learning that takes place during the workday. For instance, workshops can provide extremely beneficial opportunities for hands-on, active learning. But absorbing those concepts takes time.

Coaching 148

Coaching Participation Skills Collaborative Learning 148

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

And I refuse to be that person who blames the millennial/TikTok generation, COVID, or believe I’ve lost my capacity to reach my students. Instead, it is vital that I investigate concrete strategies for greatly increasing students’ involvement in learning. 2020, Orhan and Beyhan, 2020).

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Engagement: Fostering a Connected Learning Community Building Online Communities Creating a sense of community is vital for student engagement and success in online education. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How might emotional connection, sense, and significance be embedded in an assignment such that students see the task as “renewable” and meaningful? From vastly different disciplines, we have each had an experience of giving tasks where students engaged far more than we anticipated, precisely because these elements were evident.

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

And I refuse to be that person who blames the millennial/TikTok generation, COVID, or believe I’ve lost my capacity to reach my students. Instead, it is vital that I investigate concrete strategies for greatly increasing students’ involvement in learning. 2020, Orhan and Beyhan, 2020).

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences Interactive content creation transforms how students engage with course material in both environments. In my traditional classes, I divide students into small groups to create concept maps exploring the relationships between different psychological disorders.

Active Learning 86

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 86

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

Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 9, 2018

Of course the benefits of active learning are apparent beyond the kindergarten sector. That research indicates that students in these schools generally have higher scores on both traditional state tests and international assessments.

Active Learning 104

Active Learning Activities Learning Cognitive Development 104

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we know, the pandemic led to a proliferation of learning technologies, with districts reporting the use of an average of 2,500 edtech tools in the 2023 EdTech Top 40 research study. The coming “Curiosity Revolution” will drive deeper student engagement in the post-Covid environment.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

As educators, we should consider it an enrichment tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning. In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This can lead to a richer dialogue and diverse perspectives on AI integration.

Ethics 116

Ethics Plagiarism Intelligence Education 116

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

This leads university professors in search of ways to provide students with a way to build community and networking with their peers in place of in-person community building. In a recent study, twenty-four percent of undergraduate students reported seriously considering dropping out of college (Sallie Mae & Ipsos 2024).

Activities 119

Activities Lecturing Learning Communication 119

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

College settings foster collaborative learning environments, where students engage in dynamic discussions and group activities. These include over-reliance, plagiarism, bias, limited creativity, ethical considerations, accessibility issues, oversimplification, distraction, and dehumanization of the learning experience.

Academic Integrity 135

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 135

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 94

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 94

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

This leads university professors in search of ways to provide students with a way to build community and networking with their peers in place of in-person community building. In a recent study, twenty-four percent of undergraduate students reported seriously considering dropping out of college (Sallie Mae & Ipsos 2024).

Activities 105

Activities Lecturing Learning Communication 105

Teach Hub

APRIL 3, 2025

There could be several reasons for thisyou might be teaching a new grade level, your students may not be as receptive, or the strategies just dont feel as relevant anymore. Here are a few tried-and-true active learning strategies to keep students engaged and learning.

Active Learning 67

Active Learning Activities Learning Critical Thinking 67

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 89

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 89

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

College settings foster collaborative learning environments, where students engage in dynamic discussions and group activities. These include over-reliance, plagiarism, bias, limited creativity, ethical considerations, accessibility issues, oversimplification, distraction, and dehumanization of the learning experience.

Academic Integrity 111

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 111

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

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

One such approach is the concept of Beyond Boundaries Schools, which emphasizes global learning initiatives and partnerships. This article delves into the impact of these schools on education, examining their characteristics, effectiveness, and the lessons learned from successful case studies.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Culture Participation 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

For instance: A student who practices classical dance every morning may attend core classes later in the day. Teens enrolled in exam preparation courses (like NEET, JEE, or SAT coaching) can manage their coursework around mock tests and study plans. Peer pressure, classroom noise, and interpersonal conflicts sometimes hinder learning.

High School 52

High School High School Exams Schools 52