eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The theory was if we wanted respect from students, we had to communicate that we were no-nonsense educators who wanted conformity. I started smiling on the first day and felt like a total failure. – Physical environment – Consider the systems you will use to communicate your values. That did not work for me at all.

Teachers 326

Teachers Middle School Middle School Failure 326

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

The theory was if we wanted respect from students, we had to communicate that we were no-nonsense educators who wanted conformity. I started smiling on the first day and felt like a total failure. – Physical environment – Consider the systems you will use to communicate your values. That did not work for me at all.

Teachers 289

Teachers Middle School Middle School Failure 289

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Unsurprisingly, concerns over the expected “COVID slide” began to take shape almost as quickly as the emergency response plans, with the learning loss projected to be especially dire for those students already at risk of failure. Of course, this relies heavily on both community engagement and appropriate technology.

Participation 216

Participation Communication Failure Hybrid Learning 216

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

I do not hold to the essentialist thinking that puts teachers into categories of “will participate in professional development” and “will not participate in professional development,” but rather, I follow the context principle as discussed in Todd Rose’s “The End of Average.” When I talk to teachers, I often ask, “What makes you tired?”

Teachers 218

Teachers Coaching Schools Counselling 218

Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2020

Those early experiences taught Kate about engineering and science, but she also learned about teamwork, communication and the value of supporting those around you. They don't see it as a failure. I think that's why STEM is so awesome to have in the classroom because it encourages failure and how to deal with it and how to grow from it.

STEM 189

STEM Teaching Failure High School 189

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Last year, Caitlyn and the rest of her class participated in a daylong simulation-slash-competition in partnership with the German business juggernaut SAP. We wanted to create a different course—a course that requires students to address problems creatively, develop empathy, persevere through failure and learn from it. Crisis averted.

Failure 156

Failure Students Critical Thinking Participation 156

Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2019

At the same time, employers struggle to fill open positions for jobs that require more education than a high school diploma but less than a four-year college degree This paradox is the result of a market failure: Our education and training systems are increasingly both out of touch with employers’ needs and out of reach for young adults.

Failure 142

Failure Evaluation Motivation Intelligence 142

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2018

What is your tolerance for failure in education? Determining where educators draw the line for failure, whether that’s with students of color, low-income students, immigrant students or some other group, determines educational outcomes and equity opportunities for the future.

Teaching 123

Teaching Failure Teaching Methods Lecturing 123

Edsurge

JULY 17, 2017

Changing the structure of school: Teachers as project managers, students as professionals When schools participate in the World Bridge Program, they commit to fundamentally changing the way students—and teachers—learn. Instead teachers participate in project-based learning at the same time as the student. THIS IS THE RIGHT WORK.

Multidisciplinary 142

Multidisciplinary Schools Failure Evaluation 142

eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2016

“The Challenge taught me the importance of the three C’s of science – creativity, collaboration and communication – as well as embracing failure as an opportunity for learning. Ten finalists will then be chosen to participate in an exclusive mentorship program where they will work closely with a 3M scientist.

STEM 141

STEM Failure Science Communication 141

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

These days, there is frequent talk of teaching students to take risks and be entrepreneurial, and it is important for leaders to show students how to learn and grow from failure. Some leaders may simply be reluctant to own failures they did not personally commit, even if it happened under their watch.

Failure 191

Failure Counselling Ethics Communication 191

Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2023

Furthermore, Citlalli emphasizes that student involvement allows them to actively participate in shaping the very things they learn, gaining a deeper understanding of the process and overcoming limitations. Their insights and perspectives are invaluable in understanding their needs and improving educational systems.

Education 168

Education Writing Students Social Studies 168

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

This helps our teachers strengthen their practices and participate in ongoing, reflective coaching at their own pace. The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation. –David Baker, Professional Development Coordinator.

Schools 338

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., Journal of Intelligent Communication , 3(2) , 2031. 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Corwin Press. Nilson, L. John Wiley & Sons.

Plagiarism 117

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 117

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Yet the contract terms for these subscription arrangements—which some publishers call “inclusive access” programs—raise questions about whether publishers and colleges pressure students into participating. Failure to achieve those rates could have led to price increases on course materials.

Textbooks 168

Textbooks Accessibility Confidentiality Instructors 168

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

She didn’t try to be my best friend and she didn’t make excuses for my third-grade failures. It was a challenge to correct her without having her shut down, declare herself a failure, and move on. They teach students in ways that communicate to them. I had a 4th grader once.

Teachers 141

Teachers Failure Quizzes Knowledge 141

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

But declining student participation may also stem from the challenges inherent to remote and hybrid learning. Maybe we need to communicate more clearly, need to advise more proactively, and need to be responsible for helping students navigate bureaucracy,” Renick says.

Student Engagement 201

Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Exams 201

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Active learning: Engage in active learning techniques such as participating in class discussions, asking questions, and seeking clarification on challenging topics. Establish effective communication channels Effective communication with professors and classmates is vital for success in the college classroom.

Failure 98

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Active learning: Engage in active learning techniques such as participating in class discussions, asking questions, and seeking clarification on challenging topics. Establish effective communication channels Effective communication with professors and classmates is vital for success in the college classroom.

Failure 95

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 95

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2015

The inclusive environment that makerspaces provide results in a sense of community for participating students and functions as a safe place for gathering feedback. Not only are students participating, they are learning to teach and share skills collaboratively with others while building a stronger learning community.

Education 153

Education STEM Failure Participation 153

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., Journal of Intelligent Communication , 3(2) , 2031. 2014; Agarwal, 2019). Corwin Press. Nilson, L. John Wiley & Sons.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2020

We all understood the consequences of failure and how each of us could contribute to our organization’s success. One Australian participant who had previously attended an in-person training said this virtual format kept a sense of community and that the experience rivaled, if not exceeded, the physical format. Let them help.

Education 211

Education Counselling Curriculum Motivation 211

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Gardner: Major changes are needed to shift beyond access policies to success policies, in which students are required to participate in programs and activities that have a research-based link to success. In this way, community colleges can improve performance in developmental education courses where attrition is the greatest.

Failure 154

Failure Instructors Evaluation Feedback 154

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2017

A Community Approach When designing our research and development program, we wanted a fast and loose process that didn't worry much about APA format or a 35 page paper or an Institutional Review Board. Instead, we relied on activities that were more tailored to participants and helped them collaborate with each other.

Teachers 158

Teachers Coaching Schools Failure 158

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2020

It started last summer, when I participated in Adjacent Academies , a new experiential learning program for college students that combines technical skills training with liberal arts. Through all these experiences, one that particularly resonated with me occured when we visited communications platform company Remind.

Students 159

Students Failure Beliefs Skills 159

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

Communicate your Results Just like any experiment, your results shouldn’t live in a vacuum. The most important part of exploring innovative ideas is sharing your successes (and failures) with your peers so that your ideas can be duplicated, built upon and customized to work in other environments.

History 138

History Critical Thinking Learning Interdisciplinary 138

Edsurge

JULY 14, 2016

Encouraging diverse participation in STEM in middle school is crucial. Understand that successful engineering is a high-frustration, high-reward activity and communicate with your students often about the maker mindset. Failure is a valuable part of the process, and your attitude toward failure will shape the attitude of your students.

Science 110

Science STEM Failure Middle School 110

Faculty Focus

APRIL 13, 2025

This reverence may lead to reserved behavior in the classroom, hindering active participation. This deference to authority may manifest as reticence, timidity, or reluctance to participate in class activities and discussions (Wan, 2021). Creating a safe space in the classroom for international students is crucial.

Feedback 93

Feedback Culture Learning Students 93

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

You let them know what’s going on in the classroom, welcome their questions and visits, communicate often via email or blogs when it’s convenient for them. Failure is a learning tool. That doesn’t mean you’re on duty around the clock. It means you differentiate for the needs of your parents.

Critical Thinking 163

Critical Thinking Textbooks Gamification Knowledge 163

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2022

While this is a positive evolution, it fails to recognize the importance of building a positive relationship with students and creating a pathway for two-way communication between the student and instructor. These barriers, if not addressed, will often lead to academic failure.

Lecturing 130

Lecturing Instructors Knowledge Failure 130

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2018

A faculty member like me, who is non- tenure or holds a teaching-intensive role, might have an easier time to participate in critical open education discussions. Failure to do this perpetuates the structural, social, and economic barriers that higher education is (supposedly) called to eradicate.

Textbooks 131

Textbooks Instructors Education Peer Review 131

Faculty Focus

APRIL 13, 2025

This reverence may lead to reserved behavior in the classroom, hindering active participation. This deference to authority may manifest as reticence, timidity, or reluctance to participate in class activities and discussions (Wan, 2021). Creating a safe space in the classroom for international students is crucial.

Feedback 84

Feedback Culture Learning Students 84

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. Suppose race officials instituted a rule that said, Any participant using the subway will be disqualified. They ensure participants are on track toward a successful finish. Im here to help!

Academic Integrity 88

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 88

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

However, school leaders Sarah Pedrotti and Jessica Torres are on a mission to flip the failure narrative and rebrand their school by motivating their teachers through personalized professional development. Teachers have participated in chats specific to their discipline.

Exams 113

Exams Elementary School Elementary School Schools 113

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. My favorite thing to do is having students invite others to participate in the assignment.

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. My favorite thing to do is having students invite others to participate in the assignment.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2019

These were groundbreaking inventions that fundamentally changed the way we live and communicate and travel—so much so that 100 years later, their creators are still household names: Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, the Wright brothers. Learn from failure. When you hear the word “invention,” what comes to mind? The lightbulb?

Education 165

Education Disabilities Knowledge High School 165