Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2018

The most obvious sign that measuring learning is not a priority in higher-ed is that administrators and educators throw away so much data about it. Instructors grade the vast majority of high-stakes summative assessments on paper, and collapse student performance down to a single number for entry into the grade book.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Ultimately, though, good teaching is really only measured in student learning outcomes. As I reflect on the past school year, my advice for teachers is to prioritize the work that makes the greatest impact on your students’ progress toward their learning goals.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Companies are encouraged to nominate the schools and districts using their products and services–this offers a chance to share success stories and impart valuable lessons learned with the education community. Tom Lamont is the Painting and Design Technology instructor at one of the top 25 high schools in the U.S.,

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, a professor might have to toggle between a learning management system ( LMS) for grading, an e-reader that delivers the textbook, a platform used to present information in class, an app that helps with student participation and a homework solution for out-of-class assignments.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

3D printing also supports inclusion efforts for students of various learning styles and improves collaboration and speaking skills. Jody Britten, a senior associate at the Metiri Group , talked about how 3D technologies and data visualization tools lead to better learning outcomes with EdTech.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Wyzant expertly brings together students and world-class instructors. We’re excited to welcome Wyzant’s talented team to IXL and build a strong partnership rooted in a love of learning,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL. . About IXL Learning .

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“This past year has allowed us insight into how disruptive innovation can harness the power of technology to ignite a new generation of empowered citizens,” enthuses Martha Bongiorno, a Media and Education Technology Instructor in Fulton County, Georgia. It’s not always easy, but Thomas says it’s worth the effort. “It

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2020

eLumen , the all-in-one platform that helps institutions of higher learning and all individual stakeholders succeed on purpose, today announced the launch of a suite of professional services designed to leverage the effectiveness of instructors and enhance the accomplishments that take place on campuses across the world every day.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants. She also tweeted, “Synchronous vs. asynchronous would be based on each learning outcome.” Several other chatters also promoted moving all learning online. Relationships,” she said. “It

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are a powerful way for instructors to connect, collaborate, set common learning goals, and upgrade their skills to enhance student learning. Without debate, instructors and their classroom practice are one of the most significant influences on student learning and success.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

Their efforts fostered an environment conducive to innovation and engagement, driven by curriculum development and tailored to meet the dynamic needs of students. Establishing transparent feedback policies and timelines for assignment evaluations to inform students when to expect instructor feedback.

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Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 118

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The challenges faced by most students and families reeling from the shift to online learning was heightened for children with visual impairments, says Rosenblum, many of whom have additional special needs. Hours and hours a day for him, and I don’t think the curriculum was accessible.” Rosenblum says. “I Everybody has to be onboard.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoGuardian, the leading company delivering proven solutions to create effective, engaging, and safer learning environments, today unveiled a unified ecosystem for its curriculum and instruction products under a new name: Pear Deck Learning. Learn more at goguardian.com.

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Learning Tools Learning Feedback Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

Their efforts fostered an environment conducive to innovation and engagement, driven by curriculum development and tailored to meet the dynamic needs of students. Establishing transparent feedback policies and timelines for assignment evaluations to inform students when to expect instructor feedback.

Feedback 108

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 108

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Once the curriculum and content are there, Thomas adds, it takes designers—artists, programmers, technical artists, production managers, and producers. through a signup ID supplied by their course instructors, like buying an electronic textbook. Currently the ARTé: Macenas game sells to students for $19.95 Enter Textbook Publishers.

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Textbooks Game-Based Learning Art History 163

Faculty Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are a powerful way for instructors to connect, collaborate, set common learning goals, and upgrade their skills to enhance student learning. Without debate, instructors and their classroom practice are one of the most significant influences on student learning and success.

Instructors 98

Instructors Learning Learning Outcomes Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

Banning GenAI tools is not the solution Many students use GenAI tools to aid their learning. Additionally, non-native English speakers and students with language and learning disabilities often turn to these tools to support their thinking, communication, and learning. Write your own GenAI policy to include in your syllabus.

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Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2017

Most people with “instructional design” in their job title are involved in converting “traditional” written curriculum or in-person teaching into an online course. But they can also be creating learning apps, museum exhibits, or the latest educational toy. To get serious about education technology, you have to read Seymour Papert.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

In 2018, she and Sound Recording and Music Technology ( SRT ) Instructor Jen Mitlas, launched a Pennsylvania chapter of Beats by Girlz for students in the Center for Culture, Art, Training and Education ( CCATE ) in Norristown.

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Science Teaching Laboratory Art 180

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

If you are like most of those with whom I work, you spend hours identifying the desired learning outcomes, essential understandings and skills, and appropriate materials. This then leads to countless hours of designing assessments and learning experiences. I often embed study and time management strategies into the curriculum.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

By implementing modern technologies and supporting tech-centered learning experiences, podcasting can embody a valuable conduit capable of bridging learning gaps with a laptop while reforming a curriculum where information can be shared reciprocally between student and teacher.

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Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 110

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Laptops and tablets can be powerful learning aids, but many faculty feel uneasy about the role such devices play in their classrooms. they may be a distraction and deter from learning outcomes. How, then, can we be sure that digital tools are integrated into the higher education experience in ways that encourage deeper learning?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex. McNulty, Margaret A.,

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Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives.

Fairness 109

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 109

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Collaborating with students through student-faculty partnerships is one way to foster an asset-based mindset t hat draws on students’ linguistically diverse resources as tools for learning and growth in and beyond the classroom. 2024; Cook-Sather, 2020). 2024; Montenegro & Jankowski, 2017; Tinto, 2017; Winklemes, 2016).

Teaching 98

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

To improve learning outcomes for all learners, the development of several learning style assessments and neurodiversity instructional methods over the past 25 years have supported the idea that students learn in diverse ways (Dimitrov & Deardorff, 2023).

Learning Styles 111

Learning Styles Instructors Education Learning 111

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2020

He said to me later, “I threw out the planned curriculum the moment I saw how excited they were to create something together.” I taught a business ethics course this semester in which I had honed the learning outcomes down into the most essential ones.

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Teaching Assignments Ethics Grades 199

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

However, in the current educational environments where technology is used to enhance learning outcomes, educators have consciously allowed for and are making use of technology to facilitate learning online. Institutions now use LMS software to deliver courses online. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Assessment strategies focus on student outcomes, utilizing automated evaluations and teacher-led assessments to provide a comprehensive view of learning progress. This approach ensures effective learning outcomes and supports diverse educational settings and needs. 00:01:39 Speaker 1 But then why is computer science?

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Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

By implementing modern technologies and supporting tech-centered learning experiences, podcasting can embody a valuable conduit capable of bridging learning gaps with a laptop while reforming a curriculum where information can be shared reciprocally between student and teacher.

Instructors 88

Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 88

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

To improve learning outcomes for all learners, the development of several learning style assessments and neurodiversity instructional methods over the past 25 years have supported the idea that students learn in diverse ways (Dimitrov & Deardorff, 2023).

Learning Styles 93

Learning Styles Instructors Education Learning 93

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2025

In recent years, the discourse around effective assessment has steered towards incorporating the assessment for learning strategy into curriculum development. It is a dynamic, self-reinforcing system that continuously gathers, analyzes, and applies student performance data to enhance learning outcomes.

Feedback 83

Feedback Lecturing Laboratory Students 83

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2016

Babson Survey , the proportion of academic leaders who report that online learning is critical for long-term institutional growth has grown from 49 percent in 2002 to 71 percent in 2015, and institutions are investing in edtech products to support digital learning. To facilitate the decision making, the.

Evaluation 82

Evaluation Instructors Study Learning Outcomes 82

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

Banning GenAI tools is not the solution Many students use GenAI tools to aid their learning. Additionally, non-native English speakers and students with language and learning disabilities often turn to these tools to support their thinking, communication, and learning. Write your own GenAI policy to include in your syllabus.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Historically, with its fixed curriculum and standardized methods, traditional instruction often fell short of accommodating every student’s unique learning needs. As a result, the instruction undergoes constant refinement, ensuring that students are not just passive recipients but active participants in their learning journey.

Intelligence 122

Intelligence Ethics Feedback Assignments 122

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Emily Tate / EdSurge) At first, Derbidge was just trying to keep the operation running; she wasn’t zeroing in on the curriculum or the children’s learning outcomes yet. Educators record themselves in the classroom and upload the videos for discussion with classmates and feedback from instructors. It was crazy—the change.

Education 133

Education Language Languages Instructors 133