eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Thanks to the Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) Grant from the Massachusetts teachers early childhood program, the center was able to buy the KIBO curriculum and various attachments for deeper exploration as well. I told the class, “It doesn’t have to be completely successful. Let’s just give it a try and see what happens.

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Teaching Teachers STEM Syllabus 269

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Robertson notes that redesigning a curriculum using modules allows educators to build a cache of materials a little at a time. When forced to redesign his course, Robertson saw an opportunity to move toward a curriculum that offered more flexibility than his linear syllabus ever could. His choice: modular learning.

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Curriculum Hybrid Courses Lecturing Gamification 154

Edsurge

JULY 31, 2024

We then use these responses to solidify the course syllabus as a living document that prioritizes the voices and narratives absent from their previous experiences in the English department. Reading, then, becomes a means of self-affirmation, and readers often seek their mirrors in books.”

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Syllabus English Learning Students 195

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

As November 8 th approached, I made sure to leave extra class time to allow my communications students to discuss the upcoming presidential election, hoping to align their discussions with topics on my syllabus. My only rule was that they were to be respectful in their comments.

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Syllabus Teachers Counselling Beliefs 244

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Gamification Syllabus Education History 183

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Prepare syllabus and assignment due dates carefully and well in advance so that students know what to expect and when. is director of curriculum, instruction, and professional development for the Manville School District in New Jersey. Popp, Ed.D.,

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Education Syllabus Instructors Feedback 279

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2021

Knowing he would have limited live time with students, he felt it was important to reflect on what aspects of the curriculum and his day were most critical to teach in-person with students. He decided that the parts of his curriculum dealing with speaking and listening skills were a priority for live instruction.

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Blended Learning Failure Syllabus Schools 195

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

For example, a philosophy professor at University of Notre Dame designed an introductory course that draws on “ interactive digital essays ” published on mobile-friendly web pages attached to the online syllabus, reports Inside Higher Ed. Of course, these programs may take significant time to develop.

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Distance Learning Syllabus Internet Learning 212

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. Introductions and low-stake interactions in the syllabus, in your communications, and in class can reduce intimidation and help students get ready to learn. How does it connect to the broader curriculum? So, when faculty come to me with a problem, they want an answer.

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Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 122

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Parra , an assistant professor at New Mexico State’s department of curriculum and instruction learning design & technology, says she’s offered her students the opportunity to use their own languages to complete activities. “To In the end she builds the final syllabus based on their suggestions.

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Culture Teaching Syllabus English 153

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

These are great for sharing discrete knowledge, publishing a digital portfolio of projects, visually presenting a syllabus or collage of artwork, and showing how to solve a problem. With Canva, simply pick a template, fill in the text boxes (or add more), replace images (or add more), and share/print/publish. Click to view slideshow.

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Syllabus Knowledge Achievement Math 171

Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2016

For students of color in both urban and suburban settings, the content currently being fed to them in the digital age is no different than the eurocentric curriculum of the textbook era. But we rarely see novel education technology or human capital innovations built to address this challenge.

Culture 167

Culture Education Syllabus Attention 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2021

There are a lot of ways to teach a topic that satisfies curriculum demands. Along the way, teach the curriculum, collect evidence of learning, and tick off learned skills. Go over the syllabus at the start of class so they know what must be covered and then don’t get off topic during class time.

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Motivation Schools Syllabus Students 154

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2024

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Alexandria, VA. It wasnt an effective system. Jossey Bass Inc.,

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Syllabus Exams Course Outline Attention 110

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

For example, with Quizlet, you can create digital flashcards and practice tests tailored to your syllabus. 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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Exams Study Syllabus Testing 158

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Individualized instruction is coming to life with the Flex Program, as each student has a curriculum that is just for them and is working in a schedule to support their work. For example, a personalized approach allows students to choose the type of project they complete to demonstrate mastery. Designed by students with students (i.e.

Learning 166

Learning Syllabus Social Studies Students 166

Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

Kwong has found that some professors get touchy when asked to adjust their materials or their curriculum, however. There’s good news for those who don’t know where to start or are weary of having to redo their entire syllabus or curriculum. But WCAG isn't nearly as scary as people make it out to be.”

Accessibility 158

Accessibility Disabilities Instructors Syllabus 158

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2024

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Alexandria, VA. It wasnt an effective system. Jossey Bass Inc.,

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Syllabus Exams Course Outline Attention 99

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

Language for the disability statement in their syllabus. Introductions and low-stake interactions in the syllabus, in your communications, and in class can reduce intimidation and help students get ready to learn. How does it connect to the broader curriculum? So, when faculty come to me with a problem, they want an answer.

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Teaching Syllabus Instructors Disabilities 98

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

Another popular feature with new AI services is to try to personalize assignments by adapting educational materials to a student’s interest, says Dan Meyer, vice president of user growth at Amplify, a curriculum and assessment company, who writes a newsletter about teaching mathematics.

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Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Consequently, the syllabus can be enlarged when classes take advantage of multimedia means -as it happened. 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.

Learning 154

Learning Textbooks Lecturing Syllabus 154

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2019

The Freshman Seminar curriculum is publicly accessible, and aims to help any edtech company looking to help employees better understand the people they serve. (By In order to equip your new hires with the industry knowledge that comes with working in education, consider creating a special onboarding for those folks once they join your team.

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Syllabus Education Failure Knowledge 156

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

But the academy does not, and it is not served when faculty are replaced by managers, curriculum specialists, vendors, assessment specialists, and ‘course mentors’.” Students gain access to their courses — syllabus, main project, required engagements, discussion forum and other materials — a week prior to the start of class.

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Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 174

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

But this year, with the arrival of the World Cup, I came prepared, and my students knew it when they saw our sports journalism unit built into the syllabus on the first day. By welcoming their passion into our curriculum, I hope to affirm students for what they value and pursue outside the classroom. they exclaimed. En classe?!”

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English Culture Syllabus Writing 200

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

As educators and students grapple with what is allowed when using generative AI (GenAI) tools, I have compiled five tips to help you design or redesign academic integrity statements for your syllabus, assignments, exams, and course activities. Write your own GenAI policy to include in your syllabus.

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Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Five strategies to foster sense of belonging Be caring and authentic: Syllabus policies and language, as well as introductory comments on the first day of class, set the tone for an entire term. I often embed study and time management strategies into the curriculum. Analyze your course policies (i.e.,

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Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

He likes that the artificially intelligent tool relates to his tech curriculum. For example, near the beginning of the semester, Sedoc asks students what they hope to get out of his classes, trying to see how well their expectations match the syllabus. People express themselves more,” Sedoc says.

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Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 195

Edsurge

JULY 30, 2018

Redesigning the Syllabus to Reflect the Learning Journey - Mark Engstrom, head of middle and upper school at Allen Academy in Bryan, Texas, shares an encouraging story about rethinking curriculum to encourage “students to make decisions and take a more active role as learners.”.

Learning 163

Learning Syllabus Interdisciplinary Blended Learning 163

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Even the term “general education,” as the curriculum is called at that point, feels generic—and almost like a commodity. This is what we're calling an integrated curriculum. The problem is both the labor conditions, they're not paid enough, and also they're not connected to the curriculum. There's different names for this.

Education 159

Education Syllabus Faculty Development Communication 159

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

For example: designing and promoting the use of a syllabus template, aligning objectives with outcomes, promoting multimodal teaching, offering professional development workshops, serving on faculty committees, implementing accreditation standards, publishing articles, and scheduling specialized one-on-ones with faculty.

Schools 122

Schools Syllabus Authentic Assessment Evaluation 122

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2020

The PLC, implemented at SUSD’s 15 sites, includes a new curriculum and assessment structure. We said, ‘You’re going to push out your syllabus to everyone, and you’re in charge of the degree to which they can alter the syllabus,’” Bezanson says. All of that comes directly from the data, not the personality of the teacher.”

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Culture Syllabus Schools Elementary School 86

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Faculty should consider implementing these strategies during the design phase of their curriculum and syllabus. Once a course is already in progress, implementing these strategies could be a daunting task, so it is worthwhile to make them a part of your courses as early as possible.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Alexandria, VA. It wasn’t an effective system. Wiggins, G. &

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Exams Syllabus Course Outline Attention 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2019

Here’s a syllabus. 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. MTI 558–Teaching Writing with Tech. Click to view slideshow. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Syllabus Writing Internet Instructors 90

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Topics of race, nationality, class, gender and sexual orientation were all folded into my syllabus. When the district’s prescribed curriculum included only novels written by white male authors featuring white male protagonists, I supplemented with short stories, advertising campaigns and podcasts by youth of color, women and LGBTQ folks.

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Culture Teachers Schools Syllabus 166

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For some, planning revolves around syllabus revision, closing loopholes, and adjusting dates. This may not sound particularly innovative, especially since many teachers provide a calendar in the syllabus. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Alexandria, VA. It wasn’t an effective system. Wiggins, G. &

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Exams Syllabus Course Outline Attention 105

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

I am gathering information together before I create a syllabus. “How do you teach something you don’t know,” asks Kelly. “We We use what we know about film and extrapolate from that, but even the vocabulary will be different. Kelly is no VR expert but insists that for the medium to thrive more people like herself have to be involved.

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Schools Syllabus Writing Discussions 163