eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Students’ learning outcomes improve with Labster because we engage them with game-based elements that inspire them to explore science. Inside the 3D environment of an immersive simulation, students master curriculum-aligned theory, interact with advanced equipment, learn techniques and perform experiments.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

Concerns arose about the long-term effects on learning outcomes, particularly for younger students and those with special educational needs. We spent a lot of time and effort getting devices into kids hands and getting platforms set up for digital content and curriculum.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers. Leveraging Blended Learning Models to Ensure Equity The teacher-led whole-group lesson design makes it challenging to ensure ELs get an equitable experience since it limits how much time teachers can spend supporting individual students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. Numerous online resources exist where you can find lecture notes, study guides, and other helpful materials. homework, lecture notes, practice tests).

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

The days of standing in front of the classroom and “lecturing” are long gone. Video is also proving to have solid results when it comes to learning outcomes—from higher test scores to increased engagement with learning materials to increased comprehension.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2024

This means that the learning not only has meaning, but the students also have ownership of it and work together to produce learning outcomes and collaborative projects. This collaborative setup not only promotes mutual learning but also fosters a sense of ownership among students.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

Five years ago, I ditched whole-class lectures in my fifth grade brick-and-mortar classroom in favor of small group rotations. Invest in blended and online learning professional development. But there is some research supporting its impact on learning outcomes when executed well.

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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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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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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

lectures)” (p. This work often involves extremely sophisticated proficiency scaling of desired learning outcomes, student leveling diagnostics, and individualized instruction and student interventions. The language that the authors use in the book to introduce their key concepts also emphasizes lower-level learning (e.g.,

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And she’s done it all while working from home part time as a university lecturer (her husband works remotely full time). 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI-powered quiz builders are revolutionizing modern classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods into captivating, gamified learning adventures. This personalized approach empowers students to focus on areas requiring more practice, optimizing learning outcomes.

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Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Keywords: Curriculum Redesign, Course Design, New Teacher Background Imagine you are a new instructor whose supervisor has just asked you to take over a course from a retiring colleague in the upcoming academic year. This may involve lectures, active learning activities, or group work to disseminate information and student learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This approach maximizes classroom time for interactive, hands-on learning experiences. Interactive Lectures: Instead of passive listening, interactive lectures involve activities such as quizzes, polls, or small group discussions interspersed throughout the lecture to keep students engaged and reinforce key concepts.

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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. One effective teaching technique within active learning is problem-based learning (PBL).

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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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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

As Crisp said, “New degree programs should honor the knowledge and skill students bring to the table by eliminating lectures over content that is repetitive from other courses or life experiences.”. This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

The questions then become why and how the implementation of Professional Learning Communities impact Higher Education. In alignment with best practices and accreditation standards, the principles of effective Professional Learning Communities are closely aligned and support any institution’s Quality Enhancement Plan. Dr. Dimple J.

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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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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. In the field of engineering, which is my academic background, traditional methods such as lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions are the dominant content delivery vehicles.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Tools and techniques in education encompass myriad resources and methodologies essential for effective teaching and learning. Textbooks provide structured content aligned with curriculum standards, while whiteboards facilitate visual representation of concepts.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

The questions then become why and how the implementation of Professional Learning Communities impact Higher Education. In alignment with best practices and accreditation standards, the principles of effective Professional Learning Communities are closely aligned and support any institution’s Quality Enhancement Plan. Dr. Dimple J.

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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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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

First, online interactions for children have to be fun, not lecture-like. When it comes to core curricular needs like math or reading, and measuring learning outcomes, that’s when you may still need a bit of competition, believes Clarence Tan. And second, kids want to share experiences and play together online.

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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. He completed an eight-year Ph.D. Kirschner, P.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 8, 2018

Taking note of the importance of social learning, some LMSs have begun to add features to promote social learning, for those students who are studying online. Learning Management System features that support social interactions amongst students, enhance the learning outcomes for any given online module or course.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In a structured classroom setting, an educator can only be expected to teach a certain amount of curriculum, and learners can only retain so much information at one time. No–not if we’re viewing it as a lens to further support learning and broaden the scope of topics that can be covered. Is this a problem? AI could transform tutoring.

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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. He completed an eight-year Ph.D. Kirschner, P.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

at the end of a unit of study) Focuses on assessment for learning Focuses on the assessment of learning Informs ongoing instruction to improve student learning outcomes in real time Evaluates how well the instruction worked in the past Usually covers discrete content (e.g., Dr. Dimple J.

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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. An evaluation of adaptive learning products by.

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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. In the field of engineering, which is my academic background, traditional methods such as lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions are the dominant content delivery vehicles.

Feedback 54

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

at the end of a unit of study) Focuses on assessment for learning Focuses on the assessment of learning Informs ongoing instruction to improve student learning outcomes in real time Evaluates how well the instruction worked in the past Usually covers discrete content (e.g., Dr. Dimple J.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

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 73

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

Asynchronous learning modules and video tutorials can provide learners with the flexibility to choose the pace and timing of their learning. Furthermore, videos can enhance the learning experience by providing visual and auditory explanations of complex concepts. Here are a few key suggestions to make the course more accessible.

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

Asynchronous learning modules and video tutorials can provide learners with the flexibility to choose the pace and timing of their learning. Furthermore, videos can enhance the learning experience by providing visual and auditory explanations of complex concepts. Here are a few key suggestions to make the course more accessible.

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A combination of semi-traditional lectures and discussions with debates and tours of the research facilities sets the foundation on which the assessments can build. Implicit curriculum. What has been amazing is the incredible level of engagement and ingenuity within the class.

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

Level 1: Participants’ reactions Level 2: Participants’ learning Level 3: Organization support and change Level 4: Participants’ use of new knowledge and skills Level 5: Student learning outcomes An evaluation of professional learning should collect and analyze data that addresses questions at each of the five levels.

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