Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Drawing from my experience teaching across subjects at Zayed University in Dubai, UAE, I want to share real ways teachers can build and run cross-subject courses that truly help students handle today’s complex world. Once you have set your central theme and chosen your fields, think about how to structure the course for sound mixing.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Drawing from my experience teaching across subjects at Zayed University in Dubai, UAE, I want to share real ways teachers can build and run cross-subject courses that truly help students handle today’s complex world. Once you have set your central theme and chosen your fields, think about how to structure the course for sound mixing.

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Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 54

k12

JUNE 27, 2025

Instead, summer school typically consists of condensed, focused courses designed to help kids catch up, get ahead, or explore topics not covered during the school year. We’re here to help you find a summer school curriculum that will leave your kid feeling confident for the upcoming year and excited to keep learning!

Curriculum 52

Curriculum Learning Styles Schools Students 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Old and new players are rethinking how, what and where people learn, and, in particular, how to master the digital skills that are increasingly vital to jobs in a widening swathe of industries. Salesforce recently unveiled Trailhead for Students , a free digital learning platform and community.

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Skills Course Design Instructors Achievement 291

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The shift to virtual learning in early 2020 put a spotlight on online course design, with all its flaws and inconsistencies. But there are good examples of effective online course design. First and foremost, engaging online learning programs are built with empathy for both the teacher and the student.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2020

While student regression during summer months is not uncommon under normal circumstances, the effects of the COVID crisis on student learning gains are expected to be even more pronounced. Pathblazer Courses for Summer School and On-Level Mastery for mitigating learning loss for students in grades K-6 who are working below grade level.

Course Design 246

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 4, 2020

Teachers are scrambling to move their offline courses online to ensure that students continue learning for the remainder of the school year. Understandably, the focus is on online learning as that is a new and unfamiliar learning landscape for a lot of educators. What did they learn? ChoiceBoardLearnOffline.

Distance Learning 546

Distance Learning Blended Learning Learning Course Design 546

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Reflecting on our approach to course design—particularly with attention to how we build community and cultivate belonging—couldn’t come at a more crucial time. Since the turn of the millennium, with the publication of How People Learn (Bransford et al.,1999), After all, succeeding academically in college should take effort!

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Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The bimodal flexible course model has not been researched or implemented as widely as the trimodal model, commonly referred to as HyFlex. Additionally, instructors need to ensure asynchronous learners are receiving the learning resources within the learning management system (LMS) and the support they need to succeed.

Course Design 116

Course Design Instructors Participation Learning Styles 116

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As with all course design choices, these ideas are not required for success; you are welcome to choose what feels authentic to your style. For students: Allow for variety in the way students learn the information (e.g., For example, maybe there is a new software youd like to learn. Service learning is great here.

Course Design 102

Course Design Teaching Instructors Motivation 102

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The bimodal flexible course model has not been researched or implemented as widely as the trimodal model, commonly referred to as HyFlex. Additionally, instructors need to ensure asynchronous learners are receiving the learning resources within the learning management system (LMS) and the support they need to succeed.

Course Design 110

Course Design Instructors Participation Learning Styles 110

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As with all course design choices, these ideas are not required for success; you are welcome to choose what feels authentic to your style. For students: Allow for variety in the way students learn the information (e.g., For example, maybe there is a new software youd like to learn. Service learning is great here.

Course Design 92

Course Design Teaching Instructors Motivation 92

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Reflecting on our approach to course design—particularly with attention to how we build community and cultivate belonging—couldn’t come at a more crucial time. Since the turn of the millennium, with the publication of How People Learn (Bransford et al.,1999), After all, succeeding academically in college should take effort!

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

We can’t discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the way for hybrid learning as classrooms slowly reopened for small groups of students. We had some experience with online learning.”

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Hybrid Learning Learning Blended Learning Discussions 274

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

With the realization that COVID will stick with us, and with determination to live with it and resume aspects of pre-pandemic life, educators are once again eager to gather at edtech conferences and experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital learning resources, and professional learning opportunities.

Learning 246

Learning Essay Math Course Design 246

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

To keep students engaged in STEM learning during school closures, Vernier Software & Technology is offering a robust collection of free remote learning solutions for teachers and students. Lab Builder Platform: LabArchives has made its innovative learning platform free through the end of July 2020.

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STEM Laboratory Teachers Mobile Devices 228

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2015

Or, is there high-quality feedback that deepens and furthers learning – something arguably Google still does not do? The point is, of course, that you probably can Google every single concept you currently teach and your students know this well. Kitchen table pedagogy. We might reference this phenomenon as “kitchen table” pedagogy.

Teaching 280

Teaching Course Design Internet Instructors 280

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

While it might seem like a simple transition to post slides or a recorded lecture online, teachers need to be intentional with course design to effectively mirror what students experienced in the classroom and make the transition as smooth and successful as possible. Online education is fairly synonymous with asynchronous learning.

eLearning 263

eLearning Quizzes Textbooks Fairness 263

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

“We’re in the early stages of AI adoption in K-12, and it will take all of us–educators, technologists, and organizations–working together to ensure this technology enables teachers and improves learning outcomes for students,” said Leah Belsky, VP and General Manager of Education at OpenAI.

Critical Thinking 276

Critical Thinking Ethics Course Design Learning Outcomes 276

eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2021

Think back to the last online courses you completed. Do you remember what the learning objectives were? How were you able to apply the content after completing the courses? If you’re struggling to remember these basic aspects of the last course you completed, the course design could likely benefit from some improvement.

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eLearning Course Design Knowledge Writing 252

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

Thankfully, research into online learning can provide us with a starting point to make sure our students continue to be engaged in the process of learning. What Is Engagement and Why Is It So Important to the Learning Process? There isn’t one solution for increasing learner engagement and motivation.

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Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

“Those weekly face-to-face sessions are as much about seeing people’s faces—seeing how tired they look, seeing how engaged they are in the material, seeing all of those kinds of things, and having that back and forth—as it is learning new content together,” she noted. Department of Education.

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Teaching Instructors Distance Learning Lecturing 218

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

Back-to-school is getting closer and closer, and as it approaches, stakeholders and ed-tech vendors are working to create research and products that identify educational needs and truly improve teaching and learning in the classroom. The course, Effective Conversation in the Classroom, launches in August with three online sessions.

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Teaching Exams Disabilities Learning 185

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). Blended Learning. assess success at completion. Elementary Math.

Teaching 179

Teaching Education Learning Assignments 179

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

The future of higher education will bring more hybrid learning models—but colleges may not yet have the staff and systems they need to scale up high-quality programs that blend in-person and online experiences. It may also mean doing more to truly prepare students for online learning. Online learning should not be easier.

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Hybrid Learning Hybrid Courses Learning Exams 191

Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While there clearly are still lessons yet to be learned from the ongoing pandemic, the ebb and flow of emergency remote instruction versus the return to in-person instruction has already brought one of higher ed’s simmering issues to a rolling boil: What are we going to do with online learning? We also need innovation and creativity.

Online Learning 191

Online Learning Faculty Development Learning Instructors 191

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Here are some tips for where to begin: Use intentionality when creating content, learning activities, and assessments Instructors should mindfully consider the content they present to students, the learning activities students complete, and the assessments within the class.

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Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

Too many discussions of edtech focus on tools (like tablets, clickers, learning-management systems, smart boards, etc). More thought should be spent on the design of the classroom itself. Two years ago we renovated an old computer lab into an active learning classroom. Soft and quiet. It’s still all about the people.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 146

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments. 3D modeling and printers can bring almost any educational concept to life, while building practical skills such as problem-solving, creative coding and design. MakerBot’s 3D printing certification programs are self-paced, online courses for individuals or entire districts.

STEM 167

STEM Learning Math Learning Styles 167

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

They know that when it comes to learning and productivity, space matters. An entire graduate course at Stanford University explores the principles for designing spaces that support learning. Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online.

Online Learning 158

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 158

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Relevance for Learning, Instruction, and Assessment Adult learners have unique needs that require consideration when designing instruction. Planning a lightboard video is critical to ensure maximum learning can take place to not overwhelm the learner.

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 111

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

When schools and educators augment or replace classroom-only teaching with high quality, multimedia online instruction, they’re embracing 'learning experience design (LXD.)' Learn more about the Six Red Marbles' Learning Experience Design team , and how they moved Boston College's courses online.

Learning 139

Learning Gamification Course Design Textbooks 139

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2022

VHS Learning will also introduce Spanish 1 as an 8-week paced summer course beginning in June 2022. VHS Learning’s 73% credit recovery average pass rate helps high schools bring struggling students back on track. “One About VHS Learning. Courses are approved for initial eligibility by NCAA.

Learning 137

Learning High School Course Design High School 137

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

BATAVIA, IL (AUGUST 19, 2022) Flinn Scientific releases updated free laboratory safety courses designed specifically for middle and high school science teachers. . Just in time for the 2022-2023 school year, Flinn Scientific has released new Lab Safety courses for middle and high school science educators.

Laboratory 246

Laboratory Teachers Science STEM 246

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2024

The course’s modules include how to use generative AI tools to modify content for different reading levels, structure activities to students’ interests, and accelerate everyday tasks like writing emails and creative assessments. “Google wants to ensure every educator can take advantage of the opportunities created by AI.

Teachers 284

Teachers High School High School Academic Integrity 284

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Personalized learning is still in its infancy—as are the curricular tools and resources available to support teachers in implementing it. There are plenty of resources with step-by-step guides and blueprints designed to walk teachers through a process to personalize learning. The Syllabus Gets a Facelift.

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Syllabus Learning Course Outline History 159

Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2018

Of all the classroom subjects technology is poised to change, perhaps none stoke the imagination quite like language learning. I also teach remotely and write content for an app-based English language-learning product. Language learning is good for your brain. Language learning gives you power. This is language learning!

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Language Languages Failure English 157