Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, (..)

Classroom Management 183

Classroom Management Mobile Devices Plagiarism Quizzes 183

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Not long after, Spoon started changing up how she handled quizzes in a calculus class she taught. The problem with this approach, she notes, is that if a student scores a 50 percent on an early exam, sometimes that doesn't feel recoverable and they put in less effort over the rest of the semester or drop the class.

Math 178

Math Quizzes Instructors Students 178

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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. AI can also generate short content, such as answers to take-home quizzes or un-proctored multiple-choice exams.

Intelligence 144

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 144

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I vary both the number and type of questions I use on the quizzes. I administer two daily quizzes in that course. My use of these quizzes has evolved. For a while I combined individual quizzes and group quizzes. Quizzes are a great way to begin class, with students actively discussing and debating course content.

Quizzes 105

Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 105

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

Maybe we need to communicate more clearly, need to advise more proactively, and need to be responsible for helping students navigate bureaucracy,” Renick says. Students could access chatbot quizzes ahead of exams to help assess their level of understanding. It’s not getting them the answers when taking the midterm exam.

Student Engagement 201

Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Students 201

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I vary both the number and type of questions I use on the quizzes. I administer two daily quizzes in that course. My use of these quizzes has evolved. For a while I combined individual quizzes and group quizzes. Quizzes are a great way to begin class, with students actively discussing and debating course content.

Quizzes 96

Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 96

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2019

With Advanced Placement exams starting this month, the past weeks have kept Amanda DoAmaral working around the clock. The company’s name is a reference to the best score possible on the AP exam. On Fiveable, visitors can watch livestreams of AP exam review for free. And she’s starting with subjects that she knows best.

Testing 155

Testing Exams Teachers History 155

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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. AI can also generate short content, such as answers to take-home quizzes or un-proctored multiple-choice exams.

Intelligence 111

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 111

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. The secondary school’s college advisors are also meeting with students, who, along with their parents, are anxious about upcoming AP exams and other inflexible deadlines.

Schools 218

Schools Students Assignments Testing 218

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Assigning a small number of points associated with the pre-lab quizzes allows students to accumulate “low-stakes” points, potentially benefiting their overall grade. Multiple studies in anatomy education show that even limited use of these videos can improve quiz and exam scores (Al-Khalili & Coppoc, 2014; DiLullo et al.,

Laboratory 124

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 124

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Systems thinking is the study of communication patterns and relationships that impact people individually, interpersonally, and environmentally (Caplan & Luisi, 2014). Here are a few more: Quizzes : Assigning tests and quizzes throughout the semester is necessary to assess student understanding of important course content.

Teaching 119

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 119

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 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

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

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

Faculty Focus

MARCH 27, 2025

I have a standard missed due date policy, 1) let me know (communication) and 2) get it done in a week (extended deadline). They have after all been in school for the last 13 years and they have become really good at taking quizzes and exams and writing essays with thesis statements.

Assignments 107

Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 107

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Systems thinking is the study of communication patterns and relationships that impact people individually, interpersonally, and environmentally (Caplan & Luisi, 2014). Here are a few more: Quizzes : Assigning tests and quizzes throughout the semester is necessary to assess student understanding of important course content.

Teaching 111

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Assigning a small number of points associated with the pre-lab quizzes allows students to accumulate “low-stakes” points, potentially benefiting their overall grade. Multiple studies in anatomy education show that even limited use of these videos can improve quiz and exam scores (Al-Khalili & Coppoc, 2014; DiLullo et al.,

Laboratory 111

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Learning Management Systems With learning management systems now installed at nearly all higher education institutions here and abroad, instructors can create course materials, assess student progress and generate custom exams. million students. The LMS market today is valued at $9.2

Online Learning 151

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 151

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By collaborating with peers, conducting research, and presenting findings, students not only acquire subject-specific skills but also develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities essential for success in the 21st century.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 27, 2025

I have a standard missed due date policy, 1) let me know (communication) and 2) get it done in a week (extended deadline). They have after all been in school for the last 13 years and they have become really good at taking quizzes and exams and writing essays with thesis statements.

Assignments 95

Assignments Exams Learning Quizzes 95

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 101

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 101

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 31, 2023

As educators, we have to constantly think of new ways to communicate our concepts to different learners and motivate them in our classrooms. You can also keep your theme running through the class; incorporate it into class examples, projects, assignments, quizzes, etc. But I say, “Pish posh!” The class loves this!

Syllabus 116

Syllabus Accessibility Quizzes Disabilities 116

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Social skills such as conflict resolution, communication, and leadership are necessary for a cohesive group to function effectively (Hadi, Hassan, Razzaq, Mustafa, 2015). To prevent free-riding and social loafing, professors should include individual assessments such as quizzes, exams or reflections, and group work.

Collaborative Learning 116

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 116

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Social skills such as conflict resolution, communication, and leadership are necessary for a cohesive group to function effectively (Hadi, Hassan, Razzaq, Mustafa, 2015). To prevent free-riding and social loafing, professors should include individual assessments such as quizzes, exams or reflections, and group work.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 31, 2023

As educators, we have to constantly think of new ways to communicate our concepts to different learners and motivate them in our classrooms. You can also keep your theme running through the class; incorporate it into class examples, projects, assignments, quizzes, etc. But I say, “Pish posh!” The class loves this!

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Accessibility Quizzes Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

I often tell my students that nearly all learning experiences have a social component, whether it involves reading text written by others, watching videos or presentations designed by others, communicating with others, and even observing others. This does not mean that you have to (or even should!)

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

I often tell my students that nearly all learning experiences have a social component, whether it involves reading text written by others, watching videos or presentations designed by others, communicating with others, and even observing others. This does not mean that you have to (or even should!)

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

That’s what the next twelve options are: assessment strategies that inspire student interest and allow them to share what they know in ways compatible with their personal communication style. Once they finish, teachers can assess learning either formatively or summatively using quizzes, games, and more. Crowdsourced study guide.

Learning 97

Learning Essay Students Testing 97

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

This continuity is particularly beneficial for students preparing for high-stakes exams like the IGCSEs, A-levels, SATs, or IB assessments. They learn how to manage time, organize tasks, and communicate with instructors. Chat functions, video calls, and shared calendars make communication more direct and timely.

Schools 52

Schools Exams Assignments Culture 52

Lab to Class

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Consistency in efforts is a key skill for most jobs, a healthy mind and body, and even when communicating in a personal relationship. Every teacher has experienced the frustration of teaching students a concept very clearly, then giving a test and having students completely flop the quiz or exam. Absolutely not.

Study 52

Study Lecturing Learning Activities 52