Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

model, the learning process is amplified by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, which help personalize student learning pathways. This technological support allows students to learn at their own pace and revisit complex material without feeling anxious or dependent solely on the instructor.

Critical Thinking 95

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

Hybrid Learning 135

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

In this mode, the professor’s authority, preferences, expertise, and goals (“learning outcomes”), even body, take center stage. It is natural to view students as a means to ends such as low DFW rates , good student evaluations, tenure, or a paycheck. Teaching through discussion as the exercise of disciplinary power.

Teaching 72

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 72

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

In this mode, the professor’s authority, preferences, expertise, and goals (“learning outcomes”), even body, take center stage. It is natural to view students as a means to ends such as low DFW rates , good student evaluations, tenure, or a paycheck. Teaching through discussion as the exercise of disciplinary power.

Teaching 71

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 71

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

When students reach a “teacher time” block on their playlist, they meet with the teacher to receive feedback on their work and discuss their progress on the playlist. Evaluating the impact of differentiated instruction on literacy and reading in mixed ability classrooms: Quality and equity dimensions of education effectiveness.

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Understanding what teachers find cognitively engaging in their work can help them 1) evaluate where they are investing their time and energy resources, 2) reflect on whether those tasks are energizing or draining, and 3) make adjustments in their approach to workflows that they find mentally draining.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2016

Students expect to come to school to learn and to be challenged (although they may never tell us that). If we want such activities to produce genuine student growth, instructional design must focus on learning outcomes as opposed to the activity itself. Nonetheless, students also want to enjoy learning.

Learning Outcomes 148

Learning Outcomes Activities Learning Discussions 148

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. In our discussion, we will focus on formative -developmental observations because we are interested in practices that help in the improvement of teaching practices in educational institutions.

Evaluation 102

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 102

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes. But you don’t have to upend your entire curriculum or implement a complicated model to make learning more active. See some examples in the image below.)

Critical Thinking 331

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 331

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

million educators will be able to quickly and easily evaluate a submission for the presence of AI-generated text and provide feedback to students in their current Turnitin workflows. Over 10,700 institutions and more than 2.1

Writing 290

Writing Academic Integrity Education Feedback 290

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. In our discussion, we will focus on formative -developmental observations because we are interested in practices that help in the improvement of teaching practices in educational institutions.

Evaluation 96

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 96

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

In my experience, I have found that using creative, dynamic tools significantly boosts student learning outcomes–but you need to know where to look. Each lesson plan includes student worksheets and evaluative materials, write-ups on the relevant STEAM phenomena, and clearly-stated educational standards.

STEM 328

STEM Education Critical Thinking Students 328

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes. But you dont have to upend your entire curriculum or implement a complicated model to make learning more active. See some examples in the image below.)

Critical Thinking 263

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 263

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

To nurture these authentic relationships, schools must develop mentorship programs, personalized learning plans, and activities that promote teamwork and empathy. For example, the superintendent and high school principal meet individually with each high school junior and senior to discuss their future plans.

Schools 291

Schools Learning Students Knowledge 291

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom. This can significantly enhance learning outcomes by ensuring students receive the support they need to master the material.

Teaching 317

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 317

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

I am definitely one of those teachers who loves classroom discussion, so I didn’t have to change much to bring more of it into the classroom, but since I began using Kognity’s phenomena-based curricula, I’ve been able to adapt instruction to share more real-life examples and experiences.

Education 302

Education Schools Math Science 302

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Agency as both a learning outcome—and a precious resource Agency is generally defined as an important learning outcome , characterized by the ability for students to set and pursue their own learning goals. With students largely running the show, what was there left to do? Shifting to this approach wasn’t easy. “It

Teaching 218

Teaching Students Learning English 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

Yet as instructors in the new world of online education, we have access to ever-increasing amounts of data—from recorded lecture videos, electronically submitted homework, discussion forums, and online quizzes and assessments—that may give us insights into individual student learning.

Teaching 210

Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 210

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He argues that the traditional lecture method for teaching physics and other STEM fields has been proven ineffective, and that shifts to more active methods can greatly improve learning outcomes to make sure the next generation of researchers can make the next Nobel-worthy breakthroughs. Why that topic? So we'll see how that works out.

Teaching 202

Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Teaching Evaluations 202

eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2016

School leaders, policymakers can use ESSA to focus on boosting learning, achievement for students. Two new reports offer school leaders research-based evidence to help them leverage the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to improve learning outcomes for students.

Learning Outcomes 180

Learning Outcomes Evaluation Achievement Curriculum 180

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The ID ticks off the boxes for alignment of learning outcomes and accessibility and sends the faculty on his or her way to teach the course. Does our current quality evaluation ensure a wonderful learning experience? The very best online experiences, like analog learning, are improved and iterated upon over time.

Blended Courses 163

Blended Courses Instructors Evaluation Participation 163

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. AI's ability to provide instantaneous, tailored feedback can revolutionize how educators evaluate and enhance academic performance.

Student Engagement 212

Student Engagement Ethics Teaching Education 212

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2021

These tools can and should be created with pedagogy, student experience, and learning outcomes as the priority. For example, this past fall, professor Brent Stockwell shipped Oculus headsets to students so that they could take part in discussion sessions in VR.

Education 208

Education Quizzes Internet Art 208

Edsurge

JULY 5, 2022

Recently, we spoke with Marjorie Yang, Chairlady of CoolThink@JC’s Steering Committee, to learn about the past, present and future of the program and discuss its impact in Hong Kong and beyond. Not every student has an equal opportunity to learn modern, basic technology that is essential to lucrative careers, such as in STEM fields.

STEM 155

STEM Learning Outcomes Evaluation Curriculum 155

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital quizzes, online assignments, and real-time feedback mechanisms offer a more dynamic and varied approach to evaluating students’ understanding and progress. Collaborative learning is another significant impact of educational technology in K-12 education.

Technology 239

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

This article explores the role of metacognition in enhancing learning outcomes for ELLs and demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can support metacognitive growth. Addressing educator concerns While AI tools enhance learning, educators often worry about overreliance and ethical concerns (Selwyn, 2019).

Essay 170

Essay Ethics Feedback Languages 170

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

Authentic Assessment 133

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 133

Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2017

School, district, and state leaders make technology decisions every day that will affect student tech fluency, not to mention learning outcomes. But how do these leaders know whether their investments will lead to the student learning outcomes they desire?

Accessibility 145

Accessibility Learning Outcomes Evaluation Educational Technologies 145

Edsurge

MAY 2, 2017

If a university evaluated Blackboard and WebCT using a feature checklist, we lost most of the time. Our sales reps would scream bloody murder that we needed adaptive, multi-choice, fill-in-the-blank, discussion board polls (I hope that's not a thing). Yet selling against the proposition of improved learning outcomes is dangerous.

Learning Outcomes 136

Learning Outcomes Instructors History Evaluation 136

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

It's about ensuring that edtech investments support educators, giving them the tools to meaningfully impact student learning outcomes. It's about ensuring that edtech investments support educators, giving them the tools to meaningfully impact student learning outcomes. Start from this vision and go from there.

Technology 145

Technology Evaluation Learning Outcomes Communication 145

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

According to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) evaluative framework consists of an assessment indicator.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Under Mr. Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. This collaborative effort sparked engaging discussions and valuable feedback.

Education 287

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 287

Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Engagement and creativity play such important roles in the learning process, but with the myriad of other requirements and obligations, they can easily get lost in the abyss of deadlines and mandates. Creativity helps develop a deeper sense of learning, yet we keep our “creative” units until after state testing is over.

Student Engagement 206

Student Engagement Teachers Students Beliefs 206

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The discussion is outlined below but it’s not too late to share your own ideas, just tweet them with the hashtag #DLNchat. This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants. Several other chatters also promoted moving all learning online.

eLearning 146

eLearning Instructors Participation Discussions 146

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This model not only enhances student engagement and learning outcomes but also provides a framework for more meaningful interactions between teachers and learners. For math teachers facing the pressure to quickly cover vast amounts of content, I encourage a strategic pause to evaluate the standards with a critical eye.

Math 195

Math Attention Beliefs Knowledge 195

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Schools are increasingly adopting technological solutions that enhance learning outcomes and simplify administrative tasks–from eLearning platforms to teacher scheduling apps and parent communication tools. Valued at $334.2 billion in 2023, its projected to grow 14.13 percent annually to hit $738.6 billion by 2029.

eLearning 130

eLearning Schools Culture Learning Outcomes 130