Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Real-World, Meaningful Problems This kind of scenario — linking the drama of mountaineering with work on percentages in middle school math — can effectively be used in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in the classroom. And that's how people learn math. You may have heard a lot about PBL in recent years.

Problem-Based Learning 196

Problem-Based Learning Math Education Learning 196

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

In addition, we found that problem-based learning, using specific real -world problems, did not work well in my classes as every semester had a different local problem supplied. While our data collection was for entry level classes to a major, it is not recommended that you do that.

Student Engagement 73

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 73

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

First, students individually reflect on a question or prompt, then they discuss their thoughts with a partner, and finally, they share their ideas with the class. Think-Pair-Share promotes deeper exploration of concepts and enhances communication skills. This encourages critical thinking and communication skills development.

Activities 245

Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning Lecturing 245

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 143

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 143

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

When we examine what are active learning teaching strategies, these strategies empower educators to create interactive classrooms where students actively participate, collaborate, and apply knowledge to real-world situations. What are active learning teaching strategies?

Active Learning 130

Active Learning Activities Teaching Critical Thinking 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

In addition, we found that problem-based learning, using specific real -world problems, did not work well in my classes as every semester had a different local problem supplied. While our data collection was for entry level classes to a major, it is not recommended that you do that.

Student Engagement 52

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 52

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Teachers learned quickly how teaching online is very different from teaching face to face. Teachers had to learn new ways to communicate, how to deal with technology issues both for themselves and their students, and how they could adapt their lessons for success. Want better discussion boards?

Hybrid Courses 123

Hybrid Courses Gamification Discussions Online Learning 123