eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

But simply teaching and learning through a device isn’t enough, and moving instruction online requires approaches and resources to ensure students have tools that enable deeper learning and active student engagement. We had some experience with online learning.” Then came the pandemic. “We

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Hybrid Learning Learning Blended Learning Discussions 283

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Although Lightboard videos have also been useful in traditional brick-and-mortar settings for students as just in time review after classroom sessions (Schweiker, Griggs, Levonis, 2020), online learning presents a different challenge because the instructor is not available in real-time to answer questions or elaborate on difficult concepts.

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Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Students were able to ask questions and get immediate answers or feedback, which was particularly satisfying and gave them confidence to move forward. currently serves as a member of the university Futures Thinking & Innovation Teamand has experience in teaching on ground, hybrid, and online courses. References: Meyer, K.

Student Engagement 90

Student Engagement Instructors Students Feedback 90

Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

Traditionally, the one-size-fits-all approach to assessment has been dominant, with all students completing the same activities throughout the course. This method, however, often leads to a lack of student engagement and, consequently, less effective learning.

Student Engagement 97

Student Engagement Assignments Instructors Students 97

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. However, delivering online education is crucial in this circumstance as it is really challenging to effectively engage students in the learning process.

Student Engagement 78

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 78

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

It’s a complicated question, even in the best of times—one that has been at the forefront of our daily online teaching practice and our research into the online behaviors and interactions that can have the greatest impact on successful learner outcomes. There isn’t one solution for increasing learner engagement and motivation.

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Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

Faculty Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Students were able to ask questions and get immediate answers or feedback, which was particularly satisfying and gave them confidence to move forward. currently serves as a member of the university Futures Thinking & Innovation Teamand has experience in teaching on ground, hybrid, and online courses. References: Meyer, K.

Student Engagement 66

Student Engagement Instructors Students Feedback 66

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Research indicates that instructor participation in discussions can be an important component for instructor presence and student engagement (Vinton 2023). 2021) Immediate or timely detailed feedback is especially important in online and condensed courses. “A Randomized Assessment of Online Learning.”

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Online education has revolutionized the way individuals access and engage with learning opportunities, providing flexibility and convenience that traditional institutions cannot always offer. Alongside the benefits of online learning come challenges, particularly in ensuring access, engagement, and inclusion for all students.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

Students don’t typically love exams, but exams remain a mainstay in the educational arena; however, keep in mind that online courses aren’t required to have exams. On the other hand, quality assurance standards almost always require online courses to create persistent opportunities for student-student engagement.

Exams 116

Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 116

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Research indicates that instructor participation in discussions can be an important component for instructor presence and student engagement (Vinton 2023). 2021) Immediate or timely detailed feedback is especially important in online and condensed courses. “A Randomized Assessment of Online Learning.”

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Institutions cannot achieve the goal without incorporating technology-based learning into the programs themselves.”. Exposed now are deficiencies of utilizing online learning management systems that school districts face. There should be a concerted effort to focus on this area.

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Technology Teachers Evaluation Course Design 158

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Online education has revolutionized the way individuals access and engage with learning opportunities, providing flexibility and convenience that traditional institutions cannot always offer. Alongside the benefits of online learning come challenges, particularly in ensuring access, engagement, and inclusion for all students.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

University of Michigan marketing professor John Branch rebuilds the learning experience by taking a precision engineering approach to course design. Source: Course Hero. Students really appreciate being able to plan their time around that. What Is Course Hero? Professor John Branch and students.

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Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

This is in addition to online announcements posted in the Learning Management System and individualized outreach for folks who miss an assignment. Her primary research interests revolve around the scholarship of teaching and learning in online contexts in higher education.

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Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 131

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Let us know how you are building connections with your students by sharing your thoughts in the comments below. Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments. Louis’ Olin Business School.

Instructors 115

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

Students don’t typically love exams, but exams remain a mainstay in the educational arena; however, keep in mind that online courses aren’t required to have exams. On the other hand, quality assurance standards almost always require online courses to create persistent opportunities for student-student engagement.

Exams 97

Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 97

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Let us know how you are building connections with your students by sharing your thoughts in the comments below. Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments. Louis’ Olin Business School.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

This is in addition to online announcements posted in the Learning Management System and individualized outreach for folks who miss an assignment. Her primary research interests revolve around the scholarship of teaching and learning in online contexts in higher education.

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Syllabus Course Design Learning Students 106

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Lesson one: Planning teaching presence At our university training during the pandemic, professors learned that enhancing flexibility for online learners involved making all assignments and activities accessible on the first day of class—this way students could work at their own pace.

Quizzes 126

Quizzes Teaching Learning Feedback 126

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Lesson one: Planning teaching presence At our university training during the pandemic, professors learned that enhancing flexibility for online learners involved making all assignments and activities accessible on the first day of class—this way students could work at their own pace.

Quizzes 111

Quizzes Teaching Learning Feedback 111

Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Stephanie Wasmanski , Wilkes University Keywords : Student Choice, Student Autonomy, Self-Determination Theory Key Statement: Supporting students’ basic psychological needs of autonomy and competence through self-selected activities and positive feedback may enhance student engagement and motivation.

Motivation 59

Motivation Feedback Students Assignments 59

Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

Faculty and pedagogists alike have been aware of the illness and many attempted to replace the traditional lecture with some alternative learning approaches which have been housed under various buzzwords such as “flipped classroom” (Milman, 2012), “experiential learning” (Wurdinger, 2005), and “blended learning” (Pavla, 2014).

Lecturing 126

Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 126

Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

Faculty and pedagogists alike have been aware of the illness and many attempted to replace the traditional lecture with some alternative learning approaches which have been housed under various buzzwords such as “flipped classroom” (Milman, 2012), “experiential learning” (Wurdinger, 2005), and “blended learning” (Pavla, 2014).

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 25, 2023

Asynchronous discussions, however, give students time to access materials, assess them, and synthesize their learning with personal experiences. In either case, discussions encourage student engagement. I offer the following guide for facilitating discussion of social issues in the online classroom. Ask questions.

Discussions 97

Discussions Instructors Critical Thinking Beliefs 97

Faculty Focus

JULY 25, 2023

Asynchronous discussions, however, give students time to access materials, assess them, and synthesize their learning with personal experiences. In either case, discussions encourage student engagement. I offer the following guide for facilitating discussion of social issues in the online classroom. Ask questions.

Discussions 85

Discussions Instructors Critical Thinking Beliefs 85