eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2022

Topics are illustrated with pop culture media taken from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources, to help students better understand and retain a specific concept. Poptential curriculum includes everything instructors need to teach a subject, including lessons, e-books, bell ringers, quizzes, and tests.

Curriculum 246

Curriculum History Quizzes Social Studies 246

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Poptential course packages include everything instructors need to teach a subject, including lessons, e-books, bell ringers, quizzes, and tests. The lessons use a variety of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including those taken from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources.

Social Studies 184

Social Studies Study Curriculum Quizzes 184

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Whether a feature film or an instructional video, the ‘80s and ‘90s were a ‘press-play’ culture that expected students to sit still, absorb and retain, while the educator sat in the back grading. An assigned video may be a personal favorite of the instructor, but to students, it’s new, and not necessarily of interest.

Teaching 188

Teaching Instructors Teaching Philosophy Education 188

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Key points : Today’s students will undoubtedly encounter generative AI in their careers Two higher-ed instructors have designed a guide for using generative AI in life design and career education See related article: A scholar’s embrace of ChatGPT-4 Innovations that have transformed education have often been met with skepticism.

Ethics 341

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 341

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

And that’s what instructors strive to offer their service-member students at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, which looks out over Monterey Bay. Small class sizes mean instructors can give individuals assignments on topics relevant to their personal interests. That’s something we work hard at doing.”

Motivation 214

Motivation Language Languages Learning 214

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

See if any of these traits sound familiar: Model a Good Instructor. Good online instructors are what we always wished teaching would be. Traditional classes have absolute due dates for classwork, homework, and quizzes. In mine, I publish the due dates for all homework, classwork, and quizzes. Ease of Differentiation.

Online Learning 173

Online Learning Teaching Quizzes Learning 173

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

. — (May 6, 2022) — Poptential , a family of free social studies course packages that pair pop culture media with engaging digital storytelling, provides teachers and students media-rich lessons on the American Revolution and Declaration of Independence, celebrated July 4. Click to tweet. the maker of Poptential. the maker of Poptential.

History 130

History Curriculum Social Studies Culture 130

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Additionally, Certell introduced a powerful new dashboard for teachers called Engauge , which helps instructors understand student engagement with Poptential e-books in real time. history, culture, and identity, serving as the bedrock of American civic life. These principles are fundamental ideas that have shaped U.S.

Social Studies 130

Social Studies Study History Critical Thinking 130

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With so many perspectives, how can instructors meaningfully address them in college or university classrooms? Let’s look at ways instructors can adopt both linear and nonlinear thinking to add depth to their lessons. Instructors begin the presentation by introducing the first concept, systems overview, and zeroing in on its components.

Teaching 120

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 120

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

The effectiveness of online learning heavily depends on the level of interaction between instructors and students within virtual classrooms. Instructors should aim to deliver the material with enthusiasm and engagement, which will help to pique the interest of students.

Instructors 116

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 116

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Poptential course packages boost student engagement by using a variety of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including those taken from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources. The curriculum is standards-based and developed by teachers.

History 144

History Social Studies Quizzes Instructors 144

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With so many perspectives, how can instructors meaningfully address them in college or university classrooms? Let’s look at ways instructors can adopt both linear and nonlinear thinking to add depth to their lessons. Instructors begin the presentation by introducing the first concept, systems overview, and zeroing in on its components.

Teaching 111

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 111

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2022

One proven way to keep students engaged is through the use of pop culture media to illustrate key learning concepts. Courses like Poptential, which infuse course content with pop culture media, really appeal to digital-native students and make learning fun and effective,” said Smitherman.

Social Studies 111

Social Studies Quizzes Schools History 111

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Poptential uses a variety of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including those taken from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, news programs, and other sources. They include everything instructors need to teach a subject, including lessons, e-books, bell ringers, quizzes, and tests.

History 130

History Curriculum Social Studies Quizzes 130

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Poptential course packages boost student engagement by using a variety of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including those taken from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources. the nonprofit behind Poptential. The curriculum is standards-based and developed by teachers.

High School 130

High School High School Curriculum History 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

The effectiveness of online learning heavily depends on the level of interaction between instructors and students within virtual classrooms. Instructors should aim to deliver the material with enthusiasm and engagement, which will help to pique the interest of students.

Instructors 98

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 98

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

And no, it’s not more quizzes. In another, the instructor uses historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to teach letters of the alphabet—for the letter “f,” the kids discuss Fisk University. Every content experience is embedded in a cultural or community framework.”

Math 218

Math Reading Quizzes Activities 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The Gameful Learning Lab is one of three, large-scale labs supported under a new enterprise at the university called Academic Innovation , currently made up of 66 initiatives “charged with developing a culture of innovation in learning” that can bring about “personalized, engaged and lifelong” learning experiences. Gameful Design.

Failure 165

Failure Assignments Quizzes Motivation 165

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Back channels give students the opportunity to have their own conversations, to share questions and comments, and, yes, memes and jokes that, in our experience, are a strategy that allow students to shape the culture of the classroom. They also allow instructors to generate a steady stream of signals we can use to support our students.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

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). To address the disparity between in-person and remote students, instructors can implement strategies that ensure both groups feel equally engaged.

Teaching 89

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 89

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. Culturally responsive teaching: Theory, research, and practice (3rd ed.). Teaching at its best: A research-based resource for college instructors. Hammond, Z.

Plagiarism 122

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 122

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). To address the disparity between in-person and remote students, instructors can implement strategies that ensure both groups feel equally engaged.

Teaching 85

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 85

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Back channels give students the opportunity to have their own conversations, to share questions and comments, and, yes, memes and jokes that, in our experience, are a strategy that allow students to shape the culture of the classroom. They also allow instructors to generate a steady stream of signals we can use to support our students.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

k12 Online Schools

MAY 3, 2025

Rethinking Cultural Identity in the Era of K12 online education In a traditional classroom, culture is everywhere. But what happens to that rich cultural backdrop when school moves online? The Cultural Ecosystem of Traditional Schools Physical schools have always served dual purposes. Lessons are compressed.

Culture 52

Culture Schools Language Languages 52

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. Culturally responsive teaching: Theory, research, and practice (3rd ed.). Teaching at its best: A research-based resource for college instructors. Hammond, Z.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture. Students continue to keep in touch with one another, leaning on each other for tips on which classes/instructors to take next, which schools to transfer to, etc. I find students have so much anxiety surrounding a cumulative final, and I work hard to reduce this.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture. Students continue to keep in touch with one another, leaning on each other for tips on which classes/instructors to take next, which schools to transfer to, etc. I find students have so much anxiety surrounding a cumulative final, and I work hard to reduce this.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2017

And he admits industry leaders bear some responsibility, since many haven’t done enough to understand the unique culture of higher education. The answer is you have to make it really easy for the typical instructor to be able to bring their course online and then manage it online. And yet faculty didn’t know HTML.

Quizzes 103

Quizzes Beliefs Distance Learning Culture 103

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

They learn how to manage time, organize tasks, and communicate with instructors. For expat children, who already live in cross-cultural environments and often need to adapt quickly to new routines, this kind of personal development is a major asset. Students in online schools often take more ownership of their education.

Schools 52

Schools Exams Assignments Culture 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

Five to fifteenminute segments blend video, animation, and interactive quizzes. Before leading a class, instructors undergo specialized training. Such experiences foster cultural empathy and teamwork skills as naturally as any physical lab. They redesign lessons around digital strengths. Social events add sparkle.

Schools 52

Schools Lecturing Coaching Art 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

Recommended Tools Kahoot and Quizizz: Great for quizzes that feel like competitive games. Why It Works A study published in the journal Learning and Instruction showed that humor used by instructors can improve knowledge retention and student satisfaction. Some highlighted landscapes, others focused on culture or cuisine.

Schools 52

Schools Motivation Gamification Essay 52

eSchool News

MAY 17, 2023

Poptential course packages include everything instructors need to teach a subject, including lessons, e-books, bell ringers , quizzes, and tests. The lessons use a variety of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including those taken from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources.

Social Studies 267

Social Studies Teaching History Quizzes 267

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

While many of these hastily-created online experiences are improvisational rather than well-engineered learning programs, the increased use and awareness of the kinds of digital educational tools available could underlie a new culture of more evidence-based teaching.

Education 218

Education Learning Textbooks Instructors 218

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

3: Can the instructor and student(s) talk to and communicate with each other easily? The LMS is the system and structure of accountability and urgency that’s a handshake to the teacher’s role in creating a culture of accountability and urgency,” he explains. How many people have access or control?” 6: Is the price worth the product?

Questions 132

Questions Learning Communication STEM 132

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2025

If there is this cultural shift away from thinking daily attendance is really critical, then we need different strategies that get toward that–which the early warning systems and the calls home dont get to, Rainey said. But surveys indicate the most common way students use technology at school is taking online tests and quizzes.

Schools 287

Schools Counselling Math Testing 287

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Boyer is now a senior instructor and researcher at Virginia Tech. Explore the World Regions course file , with links to notes, quizzes, and study guides. You can read a chapter or two of the book and take quizzes, each worth a maximum of 30 points. “Geography is the somewhere.” The class then had 50 students.

Syllabus 144

Syllabus Quizzes Lecturing Assignments 144