Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2024

Teachers can use role-playing scenarios for interactive learning or create online quizzes. IT professionals or cybersecurity experts can come on board as guest lecturers. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

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. This approach maximizes classroom time for interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

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Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 144

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

In most cases, what professors ask students to do outside the classrooms is watch video lectures, and Barba thinks that part of the flipped approach needs to go, and that professors are relying too much on such videos as a crutch. STEM has always been lecture heavy,” she says, “and that's the big difference.”

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Lecturing Learning STEM Instructors 162

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Constructivism teaches students not the bullet points of a curriculum but how to learn by engaging in problem-solving, higher-order thinking, and collaboration. Traditional classes focus on teacher lecture; constructivism focuses on personal inquiry and class discussion. Constructivism .

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Beliefs Local Government Knowledge Lecturing 170

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Dubbed simply “Nearpod for Higher Education,” the product lets faculty and instructors upload lessons and presentations, add interactive features and assessments, create polls and quizzes, and then beam them directly to students’ devices. Students can follow at their own pace and deliver responses back to the instructor.

Education 149

Education Quizzes Instructors Attention 149

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., lectures)” (p. practicing math problems, quizzes, flashcards, teacher lectures, and so on). In Powerful Teaching , the authors focus on the potential of: Retrieval practice – “pulling information out of students’ heads (e.g.,

Quizzes 143

Quizzes Learning Lecturing Students 143

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. The majority of online learning environments are no more than video-hosting platforms with quizzes and a discussion forum.

Online Learning 160

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 160

Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

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. Students run small businesses while developing essential real-world skills such as critical thinking and problem solving.

Quizzes 161

Quizzes Students Teaching Methods Lecturing 161

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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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Many flip lessons , using videos, websites, and digital presentations rather than traditional lectures. or GoFormative quizzes. We built up our computer science curriculum to include a required, semester-long Technology Foundations class for all freshmen, as well as eight elective courses in computer science and creative applications.

STEM 167

STEM Blended Learning Science Coaching 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

This not only includes material in the curriculum but the tangents that eager students want to pursue. I watched her during one of the quizzes and she paid attention to all the characteristics that would eventually make her a top-notch typist but were now slowing her down to about half of any other 4th grader.

Teachers 141

Teachers Failure Quizzes Knowledge 141

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. These assessments can include quizzes, minute papers, surveys, and other methods to track student progress (Zakrajsek, 2016).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2016

online quizzes. With it, students can take notes in their books, fill in online rubrics and quizzes, and automatically link to additional resources without having to retype URLs. The upside of a flipped classroom is it puts students in the driver’s seat and insures teachers act as guides rather than lecturers. journaling.

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Quizzes Internet Lecturing Middle School 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

You can even include quizzes. Free Video Lectures — academic lectures on lots of topics including biology, biotechnology, and calculus. LearnersTV — thousands of downloadable video lectures on academic topics. Let’s start with five clever video edit/format tools: EdPuzzle. Tammy’s YouTube Clipper.

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Lecturing History Quizzes Math 95

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

PowerPoints, brief lectures or lecture videos, images, diagrams, quizzes, and interactive activities can be utilized to deliver prelusive course content. The pre-course can be non-graded but consider including opportunities for students to assess their own understanding and progress through self-assessment quizzes.

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

First, online interactions for children have to be fun, not lecture-like. No one wants to be at the bottom of a leaderboard,” says Deepak Cheenath, co-founder of Quizizz, a classroom tool that lets teachers create pop quizzes and games. And second, kids want to share experiences and play together online.

Gamification 206

Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 206

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2018

Designed to offer lessons, videos, lectures, quizzes, and more that differentiate for individual students, its real power is making the resources of the most respected names in edtech available with one click. This includes: ABCYa.com. PBS Learning Media. Rocket Lit. How to use the library. What Kiddom users are saying.

Quizzes 79

Quizzes Mobile Devices Assignments Textbooks 79

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

These could include interactive content (such as the ability to manipulate objects and modules on the screen), along with embedded quizzes, simulations, virtual labs and other multimedia features. Learning Design Studio , an internal team of designers and engineers, who work with professors to build their digital courseware.

Teachers 138

Teachers Instructors Learning Quizzes 138

Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 6, 2016

I read that they’re trying to make the curriculum relevant for students (awesome!). ‘Highly linear,’ self-paced, one-size-fits-all courses; videos made by experts; and an online platform to ‘deliver’ them, including quizzes. Moreover, lectures inspire students less than other methods, and lead to less study afterwards.

High School 69

High School High School Lecturing Quizzes 69

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It’s essential to align technology choices with educational goals and curriculum objectives. This interactive approach transforms traditional lectures into collaborative sessions, fostering a more inclusive and participatory classroom atmosphere.

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Technology Teaching Learning Teaching Methods 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2016

Teachers don’t lecture from the front of the classroom. It’s more like the games students love than the tests and quizzes traditionally taken at school. Assessment options include quizzes, discussions, and surveys. Education has changed. Work isn’t an individual effort. Does this sound boring? Insider Tips.

Quizzes 94

Quizzes Learning Gamification Critical Thinking 94

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2019

The answer: students who spent the most time answering practice problems did far better than those who did things like watching lecture videos or on text explanations. That option is in fact the status quo: for professors to assign commercial textbooks and courseware add-ons that include online homework and quizzes.

Learning 165

Learning Quizzes Science Assignments 165

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within this setting, instructors deliver curriculum content through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional methods tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners. Another example is the use of educational games or quizzes to reinforce concepts and assess understanding.

Learning 130

Learning Instructors eLearning Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In the PLCs, instructors include data to help them understand how their students are progressing, and identify patterns of achievement and deficiencies in the curriculum content. Below, in diagram 1, are some examples of formative and summative assessments that can be utilized in the classroom. Dr. Dimple J.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While observing a faculty member’s teaching, I identified at least three instances during the lecture where opportunities existed to break up the monotony and introduce collaborative learning. Collaborate Encourage students to ask questions, share their ideas, and participate in class discussions.

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Feedback 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In the PLCs, instructors include data to help them understand how their students are progressing, and identify patterns of achievement and deficiencies in the curriculum content. Below, in diagram 1, are some examples of formative and summative assessments that can be utilized in the classroom. Dr. Dimple J.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While observing a faculty member’s teaching, I identified at least three instances during the lecture where opportunities existed to break up the monotony and introduce collaborative learning. Collaborate Encourage students to ask questions, share their ideas, and participate in class discussions.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Feedback 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

PowerPoints, brief lectures or lecture videos, images, diagrams, quizzes, and interactive activities can be utilized to deliver prelusive course content. The pre-course can be non-graded but consider including opportunities for students to assess their own understanding and progress through self-assessment quizzes.

Exams 75

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 75

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 22, 2018

She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Activities 84

Activities Schools Mobile Devices Writing 84

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

The technology and the curriculum must align, and the technology needs to work consistently for everyone, which requires testing and possibly new installations or upgrades. For example, educators may not adapt content for the online synchronous learner, and instead, may merely post lecture slides online as asynchronous content.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

The technology and the curriculum must align, and the technology needs to work consistently for everyone, which requires testing and possibly new installations or upgrades. For example, educators may not adapt content for the online synchronous learner, and instead, may merely post lecture slides online as asynchronous content.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

k12 Online Schools

JULY 5, 2024

K12 Schools For parents considering this path, there are numerous online homeschooling programs available, including highly acclaimed K12 online programs that provide accredited curriculums for grades K through 12. Understand the Curriculum and Structure Understanding the curriculum is key to ensuring a smooth homeschooling experience.

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Quizzes Middle School Middle School Learning Styles 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

Some simply broadcast lectures over video calls. They dont merely transplant classroom lectures to a screen. Five to fifteenminute segments blend video, animation, and interactive quizzes. Personalized and Adaptive Learning Imagine a curriculum that morphs around you like water flowing through a channel.

Schools 52

Schools Lecturing Coaching Art 52

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

He started asking his students about their post-graduation goals and trying to connect their interests, like digital photography and music, more explicitly to the curriculum. Tutor pushes beyond simple multiple-choice quizzes. So did his Rice University students, who were not immediately gripped by the formulas he taught in class.

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Textbooks Instructors History Syllabus 120

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Thats why success in online learning doesnt just rely on intelligence or curriculum. Start with small daily goals like finishing a video lecture or solving five math problems. Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. It depends on strategy.

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Study Online Learning Learning Motivation 52

Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2018

Explore Garg’s organic chemistry course file with links to practice problems, quizzes, and study guides. It really helps make the lecture hall feel more like a small classroom. Typically, I might spend four or five lectures trying to cover [lessons] that I would argue students can learn in a half hour or an hour of playing the game.

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Lecturing Course Design Assignments Quizzes 146

Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Professor Stanley Stepanic’s Dracula course file , with links to notes, quizzes, and study guides. Ooh, I could use this for this lecture.” So who knows how lectures will be taught 20 years from now. So now I’ll use Google maps, archive.org, YouTube, the Internet and other sources students use. I need a clearer picture of this.

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Education Lecturing History Quizzes 135