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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

A free online course from Rice University uses attention-grabbing videos, interactive lab activities, dramatic physics demonstrations, engaging instructors and a free online textbook to help high school students prepare for the Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1 Exam. Part 4 will offer a comprehensive exam prep.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

Communication is key in classrooms, and recent 21st century initiatives describe the importance of students understanding the reasoning of others and engaging in meaningful conversations using critical thinking. K-12 classroom instructors, instructional coaches, and educational administrators are invited to enroll.

Teaching 186

Teaching Exams Learning Disabilities 186

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JUNE 8, 2022

Many instructors describe accommodations they’ve tried, like loosening homework deadlines or offering asynchronous alternatives to class conversations, but some now wonder whether this kind of leniency actually makes the situation worse. In their anecdotes, fewer students are showing up to class and turning work in on time (or at all).

Student Engagement 201

Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Students 201

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JUNE 10, 2021

The journalism instructor at the University of Minnesota keeps the process simple, with brief questions similar to these: What should keep happening in this class? Between weeks five and eight—and after students have received results from a major assessment—instructors ask students to weigh in on how their learning is progressing.

Feedback 196

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 196

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other. We saw that communication between parents and educators soared during and after the shutdown. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company. — Keith Look, Ed.D.,

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Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Language 363

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2024

A number of instructors in the math department at San Diego Mesa College, where she's a professor, had started exploring how to weave standards-based grading — an approach that evaluates students on how effectively they have mastered content — into the way they teach calculus. So far, Spoon reports that the changes are invigorating.

Math 178

Math Quizzes Instructors Students 178

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Communicate Expectations Early and Often Millet stressed that it’s imperative for faculty to set definitions and guidelines early about academic honesty, and regularly communicate those expectations to students. Faculty can also give students practice exams so they can see how they’re doing, Millet suggested.

Academic Integrity 144

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 144

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Instructors can use AI for editing as well. Generate outlines to facilitate linear communication: For non-linear thinkers, AI can save hours of becoming lost in thought. The outline format helps improve linear communication and decrease confusion. Students and instructors were learning to ask new questions in new ways.

Intelligence 144

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 144

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

These pedagogies provide instructors a powerful opportunity to create learning environments that effectively support all students, minimize student stress, and support overall student mental health, without sacrificing academic rigor. Described below are three ways that instructors support student well-being and mental health.

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Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

What do you think is important for an instructor to do when using classroom response systems (polling software or clickers)? Studies have suggested that these tools, which allow students to respond in real time to questions provided by an instructor, can improve student learning. Select all that apply. What’s the consequence?

Instructors 138

Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Course Design Discussions 138

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Students face various stressors, from exams to social pressures. Guided Meditation Guided meditation sessions, led by trained instructors, can introduce students to meditation. Mindful Listening Teaching students to listen actively can enhance their communication skills and mindfulness.

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Schools Instructors Coaching Essay 166

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” I’d send instructors off into virtual classrooms, practically on their own, with little or no support. Sink or swim. million students. All you need is your imagination.”

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Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 151

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MARCH 16, 2020

during lessons, and offer students a variety of ways to complete assignments rather than requiring everyone to write a paper or take a timed exam. Institutional offices of disability services, academic accommodations, and equality and diversity should be contacting instructors with reminders and information, Del Tufo says.

Schools 175

Schools Disabilities Exams Distance Learning 175

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APRIL 30, 2020

Our administration has done well at communicating, and the faculty have done a really great job of moving online quickly. So we were able to extend our Respondus Monitor license, which monitors the students during an exam. And are there any common ones that pop up in many classrooms or that instructors maybe encounter more often?

Accessibility 217

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 217

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2023

As such, more instructors are teaching online courses. Asynchronous online courses can create barriers for instructors to connect with students, but instructors can implement small and significant changes to their online courses that can help build community, connection, and relationships. Why did you take this course?

Instructors 59

Instructors Syllabus Assignments Feedback 59

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

A premium license, which costs $99 per month, gives access to the entire course catalog, live online training, practice exams, scenario-based virtual labs and a mentor network. About 1,700 experts make up a network of mentors, instructors and content creators. Course instructors are paid a one-time fee for content.

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Exams Instructors Participation Communication 107

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

As educators and students grapple with what is allowed when using generative AI (GenAI) tools, I have compiled five tips to help you design or redesign academic integrity statements for your syllabus, assignments, exams, and course activities. Banning GenAI tools is not the solution Many students use GenAI tools to aid their learning.

Academic Integrity 137

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Establish and maintain an inclusive community: During the first days of class, it is important to initiate an anonymous survey and a follow-up discussion about what makes students feel valued, seen, respected, included, challenged, and supported by the instructor and their peers. These assessments must be valid and reliable.

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other. We saw that communication between parents and educators soared during and after the shutdown. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company. — Keith Look, Ed.D.,

Hybrid Learning 288

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Language 288

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With so many perspectives, how can instructors meaningfully address them in college or university classrooms? Systems thinking is the study of communication patterns and relationships that impact people individually, interpersonally, and environmentally (Caplan & Luisi, 2014). A systems approach offers a bimodal solution.

Teaching 119

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 119

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Approaches to handle bullying: Enforcing rules around behavior in schools, establishing communications between families and schools, and having open conversations about bullying with children have been shown to decrease bullying. The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation.

Schools 333

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 333

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Instructors can use AI for editing as well. Generate outlines to facilitate linear communication: For non-linear thinkers, AI can save hours of becoming lost in thought. The outline format helps improve linear communication and decrease confusion. Students and instructors were learning to ask new questions in new ways.

Intelligence 111

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

These two skills will take you wherever you want to go, whether it’s acing your CFA exam or becoming a best-selling author. Active Listening Active listening is a communication skill that involves fully engaging with a speaker and being fully present in the moment.

Study 147

Study Skills Motivation Critical Thinking 147

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

First Day Community building starts day one by laying a strong foundation. Ideally the entire first week of the course should be devoted to community building. Before any work on the course concepts starts, the focus should be on developing communication and trust in the classroom space.

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Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

Like many schools in China, Dalian American uses Microsoft 365, which includes a suite of communication tools that enable file sharing, videoconferencing and real-time chat. His time as a blended learning instructor in Taos, N.M., Parents quickly complained and Boyle’s team began moving to something more structured.

Schools 218

Schools Students Assignments Testing 218

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With so many perspectives, how can instructors meaningfully address them in college or university classrooms? Systems thinking is the study of communication patterns and relationships that impact people individually, interpersonally, and environmentally (Caplan & Luisi, 2014). A systems approach offers a bimodal solution.

Teaching 111

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 111

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

Peripheral connections through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enable devices to track our movements and communicate faster to improve our productivity, fitness or health. Smart courses draw the learner in with an elegant user interface and engaging experience, with guiding learning that replicates the way a student might interact with an instructor.

Multiple Choice Questions 128

Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 128

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Instructors who flunk a student on an exam can reasonably expect to see an email from a concerned parent every so often. A hands-off approach is increasingly difficult given how easy it is for families to stay in touch with digital communication.

Syllabus 154

Syllabus Exams Instructors Study 154

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

First Day Community building starts day one by laying a strong foundation. Ideally the entire first week of the course should be devoted to community building. Before any work on the course concepts starts, the focus should be on developing communication and trust in the classroom space.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

We always have written exams, but it never hurts to have students communicate more through writing.” Unfortunately, we know that instructors don’t give enough feedback, often because the teacher-student ratio is such that they don’t have time.” I think people who outright reject these systems forget what the status quo is.

Essay 140

Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 140

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. HIPs like internships, learning communities, undergraduate research projects, and even capstone projects can be difficult to fit into the confines of a semester-long course without a great deal of development and design. Teaching is a dynamic endeavor.

Assignments 107

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 107

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

These pedagogies provide instructors a powerful opportunity to create learning environments that effectively support all students, minimize student stress, and support overall student mental health, without sacrificing academic rigor. Described below are three ways that instructors support student well-being and mental health.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2023

Creating such an environment is the responsibility of the lecturer who should establish certain parameters for communication. Create communication channels, both private and public for students to reach you easily. Set boundaries for instructor interaction with the creation of interaction plans. The outcome?

Lecturing 105

Lecturing Instructors Assignments Failure 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this specific context, education plays a significant role in shaping the minds of future generations and an instructor’s role is crucial in this development. They cultivate a curiosity to explore and understand various fields deeply, rather than focusing on only grades and exams.

Students 119

Students Instructors Motivation Intelligence 119

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this specific context, education plays a significant role in shaping the minds of future generations and an instructor’s role is crucial in this development. They cultivate a curiosity to explore and understand various fields deeply, rather than focusing on only grades and exams.

Students 115

Students Instructors Motivation Intelligence 115

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

Even the best instructors may not be able to reach every student. To get started, what are some of the channels that currently exist, if any, for students to interact with their faculty or instructors around teaching and curriculum? I think that communication and awareness from students is very important.

Teaching 119

Teaching Course Evaluations Students Evaluation 119

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

ChatGPT was just the first in a wave of new AI tools designed to mimic human communication via text. Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98