Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

When a student with Autism arrives in the classroom this changes how interactions occur between a neurodiverse (ND) student and a neurotypical (NT) instructor. Neurodiverse/Neurotypical Being ND/NT comes with diverse communication difficulties and might be exacerbated in the classroom. ” (Irish, 2023).

Instructors 110

Instructors Learning Styles Students Communication 110

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2021

It takes communication, organized teamwork, and a belief in modern data-driven approaches to bring forth learning success. I spent 10 years as a music instructor and director before moving into administration. A school is an orchestra.

Teachers 339

Teachers Beliefs Instructors Schools 339

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Students need to engage actively with challenging tasks, and work in groups talking about learning, trying solutions to problems, recording observations and getting feedback in the moment from the instructor. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 246

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

I have anchored my own research and work in the fields of blended and online learning in the Community of Inquiry theoretical framework because I appreciate the emphasis on the role of community in constructing and confirming meaning. Building this into a station rotation lesson, as pictured above, it one strategy.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

But pulling off these “assignment makeovers,” as some instructors are calling them, turns out to be challenging, and what works differs significantly depending on the subject matter and type of assignment. Some of those instructors are using tools that attempt to detect text written by bots, such as GPTZero and a new tool by Turnitin.

Assignments 148

Assignments Instructors Writing History 148

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 7, 2024

The significance of communication between educators and leaders is crafting policies that foster safe and conducive spaces for learning in the digital age. This involves being attentive to changes in communication patterns, participation levels, or the quality of submitted work.

Instructors 128

Instructors Counselling Confidentiality Communication 128

eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2023

Having a philosophical basis for grading helps instructors explain grades, their meaning, and their value to students, who may then see the grade as less arbitrary.Two common approaches to further mitigate this arbitrary nature include normative-based grading and criterion- or standards-based grading.

Grades 269

Grades Teachers Instructors Exams 269

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2023

In a face-to-face class, students see the instructor and other students and, even if not interacting with them directly, know they are not alone. But asynchronous courses, and especially asynchronous independent study courses, present a different scenario with challenges for both instructors and students. Who is my instructor?”

Instructors 105

Instructors Syllabus Assignments Feedback 105

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

As a student, video gamer and flight instructor Hudson Davis was often bored in school. The program includes a 12-week curriculum that uses esports as a platform for developing 15 critical skills in areas such as leadership, teamwork, communication, problem solving, and character.

Instructors 294

Instructors Students Communication Curriculum 294

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 7, 2024

The significance of communication between educators and leaders is crafting policies that foster safe and conducive spaces for learning in the digital age. This involves being attentive to changes in communication patterns, participation levels, or the quality of submitted work.

Instructors 115

Instructors Counselling Confidentiality Communication 115

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2023

To maximize a system’s effectiveness and ensure investments pay dividends for students and instructors, decision makers and school technology managers must maintain a strong understanding of all the available solutions, devices, and platforms that can meet their needs.

Instructors 286

Instructors Collaborative Learning Achievement Communication 286

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2022

Within a couple of months of teaching online with FLVS, I witnessed how intentional the instructors were when serving our students’ individual needs, and I knew this was the place for me. But the most important skill is communication.

Students 317

Students Instructors Communication Skills 317

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2020

It’s just so important to talk about it with our students, to over-communicate, to leave plenty of opportunities open for them to have their questions answered. It's online, entirely self-paced and free that you can use. You can also download his materials and then customize them for any class that you were teaching.

Instructors 202

Instructors Teaching Multiple Choice Questions Ethics 202

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2020

The private conferencing is on a closed network and every instructor gets their own virtual classroom, so staff can conduct classes simultaneously. 100% cloud-based phone, mobility and unified communications system gives districts a collaborative edge. OfficeSuite UC e-Learning solutions.

Mobile Devices 235

Mobile Devices Instructors Attention Communication 235

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Wenger, McDermott, and Synder define communities of learning as “groups of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis” (p.4). This definition emphasizes the need for community, connection, and engagement.

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Learning Participation Knowledge 420

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

The CODiE Leadership Award for “Most Influential Thought Leader in EdTech” honors an individual who empowers and inspires the industry through the communication of their insight, expertise, and critical thinking. “I

Critical Thinking 263

Critical Thinking Peer Review Learning Instructors 263

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As an online instructor at a statewide public school, I’ve taught U.S. It’s no secret that this generation’s students are comfortable with communicating via social media. But as educators, it’s our job to explain the varying viewpoints that make up our political discourse. government and politics during two contentious election cycles.

Beliefs 271

Beliefs Instructors Culture Communication 271

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even though the number of international students and employees within US organizations is increasing (Rivas, Burke, and Hale, 2019), intercultural differences, language barriers, and a desire to avoid conflict and/or offensive language continue to be common communication struggles for both American and international individuals (Rivas et al.,

Culture 108

Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 108

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even though the number of international students and employees within US organizations is increasing (Rivas, Burke, and Hale, 2019), intercultural differences, language barriers, and a desire to avoid conflict and/or offensive language continue to be common communication struggles for both American and international individuals (Rivas et al.,

Culture 105

Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 105

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2020

The SMP Series makes it easy for instructors to quickly and inexpensively record and stream live or ad-hoc content to communicate virtually with students on almost any device in any location.

Online Learning 246

Online Learning Learning Lecturing Instructors 246

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

As a career and technical education (CTE) instructor, I see firsthand how career-focused education provides students with the tools to transition smoothly from high school to college and careers. Employers seek candidates who not only have technical knowledge, but also have problem-solving skills, adaptability, and communication skills.

Gamification 297

Gamification Quizzes Knowledge Textbooks 297

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Whether used in an in-person or remote setting, Reveal Math builds a community of math scholars, both teachers and students, who can effectively communicate, collaborate, and facilitate each student’s journey to becoming a problem-solver.”.

Math 239

Math Instructors Science Students 239

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence , 100118.

Communication 135

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Asking for students’ personal experience and insights about their own communities is both inspiring and, once again, hard to fake. Instructors rush to do “assignment makeovers” to respond to CHATGPT – Edsurge News. Secret 2: Student expertise. 2023, July 27). EdSurge.

Teaching 344

Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In addition to the scenarios, CAE provides all ancillary materials for faculty and students as well as professional development for instructors. Over the past 20 years, CAE has helped over 825,000 students globally understand and improve their proficiency in critical thinking, problem solving, and effective written communication.

Critical Thinking 252

Critical Thinking Skills Students Instructors 252

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

A new “playbook” aims to strike the middle ground between offering higher ed instructors and institutions too much information about teaching remotely and offering too little. Course Design Instructors should ask themselves: What do you want students to learn in your course? Now, a few months in, they may feel inundated with advice. (We

Course Evaluations 196

Course Evaluations Instructors Evaluation Universal Design 196

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

And if incoming students do not see the difference between the online instruction offered by their community college and by a traditional four-year residential school, many university administrators should be nervous indeed. To stave off this potential defection, how can we instructors promote virtual community?

Instructors 208

Instructors Lecturing Course Evaluations Feedback 208

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. Teacher Roles in Modern Education The role of teachers in modern education is evolving rapidly, necessitating a shift from traditional instructor-led models to more facilitative approaches.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2020

“Technology Tools for Online Education,” a mini book focused on teaching education leaders how to harness their smartphone, leverage the cloud, and connect with students using online communications, is now available.

Technology 210

Technology Blended Learning Education Instructors 210

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Students need to engage actively with challenging tasks, and work in groups talking about learning, trying solutions to problems, recording observations and getting feedback in the moment from the instructor. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2021

The university added new options to its campus safety app, called Gator Safe, asking students to report any “face-to-face/online course concern,” such as if “instructor modified the class to virtual.” Students can report instructors not in person via the gators safe app. ????They And some professors are outraged by the tactic.

Teaching 218

Teaching Instructors Teaching Evaluations Students 218

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up. So as teachers are learning to use generative AI tools themselves, they’re also wrestling with when and how to communicate what they’re trying. Should they disclose that to students?

Teaching 217

Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

Edsurge

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 187

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 187

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The concept has become especially embedded in education, ever since schools and universities closed this spring and the video call service became the lifeline tethering students to instructors. Barzso joined Zoom after several years as a leader in information and communications technology at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Education 204

Education Instructors Learning Communication 204

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Interpersonal The interpersonal domain includes the collaborative and communication skills students need to work effectively with others and engage in shared tasks. How do teachers ensure that instruction and facilitation of learning are accessible, inclusive, and equitable? This includes social negotiation.

Blended Learning 460

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Early in my career as a university instructor, this method was a foundational cornerstone in the classroom. Using multimedia in this way enables instructors to embrace every core area of VARK within a single presentation of course materials.

Technology 199

Technology Learning Styles Instructors Learning 199

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence , 100118.

Communication 111

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111