Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Math Skills Reinforcement: For math classes, must-do stations could focus on foundational math skills that need reinforcement, as identified by assessment data, while may-do stations could offer problem-solving activities, collaborative real-world math challenges, or math games that stimulate critical thinking and application.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

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. This strategy encourages active participation and collaboration. What are active learning teaching strategies?

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Active Learning Activities Teaching Critical Thinking 130

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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. What makes Riddle noteworthy is its emphasis on visual and interactive elements.

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Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2020

News Literacy Project The News Literacy Project , a nonpartisan national education nonprofit, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Does s/he participate in class discussions? Does s/he display creativity and critical thinking in the achievement of goals? Here are factors I consider when I’m posting grades for my tech students: Does s/he remember skills from prior lessons as they complete current lessons? Does s/he save to their network folder?

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Quizzes Critical Thinking Knowledge Testing 149

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

They develop digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills that are increasingly crucial in today’s workforce. Digital quizzes, online assignments, and real-time feedback mechanisms offer a more dynamic and varied approach to evaluating students’ understanding and progress.

Technology 220

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 220

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educational apps offer interactive lessons, quizzes, and simulations, catering to diverse learning styles. Educational technology in the K-12 classroom not only promotes digital literacy but also fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. What is educational technology in the classroom?

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Students participate in quizzes and challenges, applying knowledge in a gamified context. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also promotes healthy competition and active participation. Educational gamification tools are versatile, applicable across various subjects, and encourage critical thinking skills.

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Gamification Technology Learning Styles Critical Thinking 130

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JANUARY 27, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Assessment is project-based so participants should be prepared to be fully-involved and eager risk-takers. Everything is online.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Constructivism is a student-centered philosophy that emphasizes hands-on learning and active participation in lessons. Traditional classes are teacher-paced (teachers decide when lessons are taught including quizzes) while constructivist classes are student-paced (dependent upon student investigation).

Beliefs 170

Beliefs Local Government Knowledge Lecturing 170

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JUNE 9, 2022

If you’ve been tasked (or voluntold) to run this activity, here are six activities that will tech-infuse participants: Debate. Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. critical thinking. identifying bias.

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Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 202

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MARCH 21, 2019

Participants make real-world money management decisions like paying bills, saving for retirement, and managing cash flow to avoid paying bills late and then share evidence of their comprehension on periodic quizzes. Financial Literacy Quizzes. Each year, over 11,000 students organized into teams participate.

Quizzes 126

Quizzes Testing Knowledge High School 126

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By collaborating with peers, conducting research, and presenting findings, students not only acquire subject-specific skills but also develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities essential for success in the 21st century. One effective teaching technique within active learning is problem-based learning (PBL).

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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These apps provide interactive lessons, quizzes, and exercises, catering to diverse learning styles. These digital tools collectively aim to promote engagement, personalization, and critical thinking, preparing students for a technology-driven future by fostering digital literacy and 21st-century skills.

Technology 130

Technology Quizzes Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Assessment is project-based so participants should be prepared to be fully-involved and eager risk-takers. Everything is online.

Internet 158

Internet Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Writing 158

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

It serves as a dynamic hub for knowledge exchange, critical thinking development, and social interaction. These sessions often encourage active participation, enabling students to ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with peers. This activity promotes active participation, peer collaboration, and critical thinking.

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Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Among examples of technologies that improve student learning is interactive whiteboards, which enable teachers to create interactive lessons, annotate content, and encourage student participation through touch and gesture-based interactions. Platforms like Kahoot!

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Learning Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Let’s explore some specific examples of interactive tools and activities that can enhance student engagement and provide valuable feedback: Quizzing tools are effective in reinforcing key concepts and assessing student understanding.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Students can explore a diverse range of information online, from scholarly articles to instructional videos, fostering independent research skills and critical thinking. Interactive activities, such as quizzes using platforms like Kahoot! Access to a vast array of resources is another critical advantage.

Technology 130

Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Let’s explore some specific examples of interactive tools and activities that can enhance student engagement and provide valuable feedback: Quizzing tools are effective in reinforcing key concepts and assessing student understanding.

Active Learning 97

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 97

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MARCH 22, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Assessment is project-based so participants should be prepared to be fully-involved and eager risk-takers. Everything is online.

Blended Learning 158

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 158

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MAY 22, 2024

The basic plan is free, which allows you to create engaging quizzes that students can participate in using any device with internet access. A simple template can provide structured prompts and activities, encouraging critical thinking. Transform assessments into fun learning games with Kahoot!

Teaching 166

Teaching Gamification Quizzes Learning Styles 166

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the education sector continues to embrace technological advancements, educators are watching the transformative impact of various technologies, particularly how they facilitate enhanced comprehension, critical thinking, and prepare students for success in the ever-evolving digital era. What technology improves student learning?

Technology 130

Technology Learning Styles Learning Students 130

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MARCH 6, 2020

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Assessment is project-based so participants should be prepared to be fully-involved and eager risk-takers. Everything is online.

Blended Learning 114

Blended Learning Authentic Assessment Learning Quizzes 114

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

However, by integrating interactive features like quizzes, hotspots, and branching storylines within the video content, instructors can create interactive videos that transform passive viewing into active learning experiences, resulting in improved student performance by up to 30 percent.

Instructors 116

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Low-stakes practice: Use frequent formative assessments such as polls, quizzes, games, or writing and discussion prompts to reinforce and retrieve essential concepts. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

From the display’s antimicrobial screen, students can participate in lessons with enhanced interactivity. Rather than sit-and-get lectures, EZWrite encourages students to manipulate content, explore concepts, and solve problems, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Schools 141

Schools Learning Quizzes Lecturing 141

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

Does student participate in class discussions? Does student display creativity and critical thinking in the achievement of goals? How does student do during summative tests, quizzes, and projects? Does student show evidence of learning by transferring tech knowledge to class or home? Does student complete daily goals?

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Quizzes Critical Thinking Knowledge Internet 88

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

The schema-building activities proved highly stimulating: during the discussion, 13 of the 17 students participated over 30 times. ThinkCERCA also asks students to take a five-question reading quiz that connects to the text and uses standards-based terminology and higher-order thinking skills.

Writing 127

Writing Essay Teaching Quizzes 127

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

With my fourth graders, I routinely used a popular game called Oregon Trail to teach not only westward expansion but about the problem solving and critical thinking employed by many early Americans. For me, this is so routine I don’t even think about it anymore. One example is I always allow students to retake quizzes.

Teachers 141

Teachers Failure Quizzes Knowledge 141

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Assessment is project-based so participants should be prepared to be fully-involved and eager risk-takers. Everything is online.

Blended Learning 125

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 125

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

However, by integrating interactive features like quizzes, hotspots, and branching storylines within the video content, instructors can create interactive videos that transform passive viewing into active learning experiences, resulting in improved student performance by up to 30 percent.

Instructors 96

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 96

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. A common problem is the probability for unequal participation by social loafers who do not want to contribute equally like others in the group.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Low-stakes practice: Use frequent formative assessments such as polls, quizzes, games, or writing and discussion prompts to reinforce and retrieve essential concepts. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Assessment is project-based so participants should be prepared to be fully-involved and eager risk-takers. Everything is online.

Internet 116

Internet Authentic Assessment Writing Plagiarism 116

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Regular feedback loops, like short quizzes or reflective journals, can also help instructors gauge understanding and adapt their teaching as needed.

Teaching 82

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 82

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Regular feedback loops, like short quizzes or reflective journals, can also help instructors gauge understanding and adapt their teaching as needed.

Teaching 79

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 79