Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Changing Student Expectations Given the rapid evolution of technology and educational methods, student expectations have shifted considerably in recent years. Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, where I teach econometrics and research methods, I spend a lot of time thinking about the intersection between data, education and social justice — and how generative AI will reshape the experience of gathering, analyzing and using data for change.

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Research Methods Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 201

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are some examples of teaching techniques? From traditional methods like lectures to innovative approaches such as active classroom learning and technology integration, these techniques play a vital role in shaping educational outcomes. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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Teaching Teaching Methods Learning Styles Critical Thinking 130

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Key points: Edtech objectives and student engagement goals should drive technology selections Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on interactive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago.

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Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 183

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are the 5 methods of teaching? From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. What are the 5 methods of teaching?

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Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Technology has profoundly impacted K-12 education, revolutionizing traditional teaching methods and opening new avenues for learning. Adaptive learning platforms tailor content and teaching methods to individual student needs, fostering a more customized educational journey. How has technology impacted K-12 education?

Learning Styles 286

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 286

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

Teachers now integrate multimedia content like interactive simulations, virtual labs, and expert guest lectures from around the world. Such extensive resources empower them to conduct independent research and develop critical thinking skills essential for their future academic endeavors.

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Education Feedback Communication Teaching Methods 167

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Another challenge that the sector is witnessing, perhaps more in the pedagogical dimension than the technological, involves the role of the educator, whether in-person, online, hybrid, high-flex or what have you, evolving from exclusively functioning as a lecturer to a facilitator or a coach.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This ongoing assessment helps teachers gauge student understanding and adjust teaching methods accordingly, fostering continuous improvement. This type of assessment encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and application of learning in authentic contexts, providing a more comprehensive understanding of student abilities.

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et. In this educational quagmire, Pecha Kucha is an answer.

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Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Students run small businesses while developing essential real-world skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. When she started teaching entrepreneurship ten years ago, Prester tried the traditional lecture-based model, but the concepts were too abstract; students weren’t connecting with the material.

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Quizzes Students Teaching Methods Lecturing 157

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive classroom technology tools have become increasingly prevalent in K-12 classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods and fostering more engaging and dynamic learning environments. Educational apps and software play a crucial role in diversifying instructional methods. What technologies can help the students?

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Learning Quizzes 130

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

You often hear these skills—such as collaboration, problem solving, communication and critical thinking—referred to as higher-order thinking skills or 21st-century skills or future-ready skills. This may seem like an obvious question, but why do games engage kids more than traditional teaching methods that emphasize content?

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Game-Based Learning Teaching Learning Testing 168

Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Hands-on Engagement: Beyond the Textbook and Lecture To captivate the attention of older students it’s essential to look beyond traditional teaching methods like textbooks and lectures. Virtual Guest Lectures Arrange video conferences with experts in the field of science.

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Science Lecturing Textbooks Students 105

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Automated grading systems powered by AI streamline routine tasks, enabling educators to focus on interactive teaching methods, mentorship, and targeted interventions for struggling students. The evolving role of educators involves collaboration with AI tools, emphasizing the human touch in fostering critical thinking and creativity.

Intelligence 130

Intelligence Learning Styles Education Ethics 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et. In this educational quagmire, Pecha Kucha is an answer.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Occasionally, we paused the lecture to pose a thought-provoking question, encouraging students to discuss it with a partner before sharing their insights with the class.

Teaching 91

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 91

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Occasionally, we paused the lecture to pose a thought-provoking question, encouraging students to discuss it with a partner before sharing their insights with the class.

Teaching 87

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013). Marie McQuade is a lecturer at the University of Glasgow, and program lead for the BA Childhood Practice.

Activities 111

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013). Marie McQuade is a lecturer at the University of Glasgow, and program lead for the BA Childhood Practice.

Activities 98

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 98

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Keywords: Teaching Methods, Pedagogy, Student Learning Introduction Staring out to the sea of questioning faces, I paused and asked the question again still no response from the 22 students staring back at me. Critical thinking, transformative learning, sustainable education, and problem-based learning in universities.

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Teaching Syllabus Instructors Problem-Based Learning 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2017

Chances are, you entered a classroom using a discussion method known as Socratic Debate , aka Socratic Method, Socratic Circle, or Socratic Inquiry. Many teachers try this approach when they realize lecturing doesn’t engage students anymore. Students prepare by closely reading/researching the text or topic.

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Beliefs Critical Thinking Lecturing Discussions 139

Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2022

But companies are not necessarily well-equipped to develop curricula or to use appropriate teaching methods, points out Darrel Sandall, an industrial-organizational psychologist who advises SkillsEngine and serves as dean of the business school at Morningside University. Not that college professors are all eager to try this.

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Skills Intelligence Syllabus Languages 181

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2025

What once was a space filled with lectures, textbooks, and rigid routines has evolved into a dynamic, interactive environment fueled by digital learning tools and creative teaching strategies. Blending teaching methods with digital tools Modern instruction is all about variety.

Teaching Methods 201

Teaching Methods Learning Styles Students Intelligence 201

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration.

Interdisciplinary 64

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 64

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration.

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 62