Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As such, it effectively engages students in discussion of the correct answers, and just as importantly, the incorrect answers. I vary both the number and type of questions I use on the quizzes. I administer two daily quizzes in that course. My use of these quizzes has evolved. My students do the quiz as a group activity.

Quizzes 105

Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 105

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

When I started teaching data science and artificial intelligence in Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering, I was frustrated by how little insight I actually felt I had into how effective my teaching was, until the end-of-semester final exam grades and student assessments came in. So how does one identify a student’s knowledge state?

Teaching 210

Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 210

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As the conversation continued, Joosten discussed the importance of design in online course development, a primary finding in the scan.

Peer Review 216

Peer Review Gamification Mobile Devices Learning 216

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

That became clear a few years ago, when a particularly bright student in a calculus class Talbert was teaching bombed the first exam. Her score on that exam was so low, in fact, that she realized she had no chance to get an A in the course, no matter how well she might do on future tests and assignments. What makes you say that?

Grades 200

Grades Exams Feedback Testing 200

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As such, it effectively engages students in discussion of the correct answers, and just as importantly, the incorrect answers. I vary both the number and type of questions I use on the quizzes. I administer two daily quizzes in that course. My use of these quizzes has evolved. My students do the quiz as a group activity.

Quizzes 96

Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 96

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

In June, Dartmouth College dropped a cheating investigation into medical students following the dubious use of Canvas to track perceived activity during exams. I think the research community should attempt to align and discuss what those standards should be.” That is a research and methodology question we have to discuss.”

Ethics 207

Ethics Knowledge Testing Learning 207

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Once the session starts, Stoll shares his screen with students and connects to a “virtual whiteboard,” meaning a blank page on Microsoft OneNote where he works through homework problems or practice quizzes. Before exams, I have had two-thirds of students attending, which is really hard to achieve in in-person office hours,” he says.

Exams 163

Exams Students Quizzes Questions 163

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I created this article not to discuss potential legal and ethical issues surrounding AI, but rather to share my observations from a broad perspective. AI can also generate short content, such as answers to take-home quizzes or un-proctored multiple-choice exams. I became curious. What are the pros of such uses?

Intelligence 144

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 144

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2018

One day I had been planning to discuss metacognition—a learning strategy I teach to my middle-school students. Abby walked in just in time to hear me ask the class, “What is one of my favorite big words that begins with ‘M?’” We’d discuss and students would get immediate feedback. Was retrieval possible?

Teaching 168

Teaching Failure Quizzes Learning 168

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

In other words, too often we merely administer a high stakes exam or a pop quiz to check whether they watched a video. For example, you can embed prompts, quizzes, asynchronous discussions and range of other dynamic activities right in the middle of videos using tools like PlayPosit, Edpuzzle and Nearpod.

Teaching 190

Teaching Instructors Teaching Philosophy Education 190

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

They come primed to discuss those things and learn in classroom,” says Barba. “We There, students enrolled in the online or in-person course can access a discussion board about the course to ask questions or see how others got through a certain challenge. STEM has always been lecture heavy,” she says, “and that's the big difference.”

Lecturing 159

Lecturing Learning STEM Instructors 159

eSchool News

AUGUST 22, 2016

The newly added Assessments tool gives educators full control to create, distribute, and assess custom quizzes, tests, and homework assignments directly within the platform. Question types vary to include discussion prompts, short answer, multiple choice, and true/false.

Multiple Choice Questions 118

Multiple Choice Questions Quizzes Social Studies Exams 118

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2020

“What it seems like is disabilities services providers [are] having to think about new barriers placed in an online environment,” Lalor says, such as difficulty reading text on screens or heightened anxiety from being filmed during class discussions or while taking tests.

Learning Disabilities 148

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Quizzes Exams 148

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Here are a few more: Quizzes : Assigning tests and quizzes throughout the semester is necessary to assess student understanding of important course content. A nonlinear approach to testing incorporates student-generated quizzes. that demonstrate the content in a more creative way. There was a knock at the door.

Teaching 119

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 119

Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

By assigning units in Khan Academy that we had already covered prior to the closing of our school, I’m incorporating many of the research-based practices discussed here. The process that I use for my retrieval practices and my cumulative exams allows me to implement the spacing effect without any additional planning or effort.

Math 216

Math Testing Coaching Assignments 216

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., Higher-level thinking examples and discussions of real world thinking, application, and problem-solving are scarce in the book (as they are in our larger, societal-level conversations about ‘learning loss’ during the pandemic). lectures)” (p.

Quizzes 143

Quizzes Learning Lecturing Students 143

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Establish and maintain an inclusive community: During the first days of class, it is important to initiate an anonymous survey and a follow-up discussion about what makes students feel valued, seen, respected, included, challenged, and supported by the instructor and their peers. These assessments must be valid and reliable.

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Assigning a small number of points associated with the pre-lab quizzes allows students to accumulate “low-stakes” points, potentially benefiting their overall grade. Multiple studies in anatomy education show that even limited use of these videos can improve quiz and exam scores (Al-Khalili & Coppoc, 2014; DiLullo et al.,

Laboratory 124

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 124

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Here are a few more: Quizzes : Assigning tests and quizzes throughout the semester is necessary to assess student understanding of important course content. A nonlinear approach to testing incorporates student-generated quizzes. that demonstrate the content in a more creative way. There was a knock at the door.

Teaching 111

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 111

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I created this article not to discuss potential legal and ethical issues surrounding AI, but rather to share my observations from a broad perspective. AI can also generate short content, such as answers to take-home quizzes or un-proctored multiple-choice exams. I became curious. What are the pros of such uses?

Intelligence 111

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I add the element of having them discuss their individual observations with a partner. I just love the energy group work brings into the classroom; I witness vibrant discussions coupled with cooperative understanding. What do you wonder (Newbery, 2023)?” This activity helps focus students, spark curiosity, and increase engagement.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2024

The pressure to solve problems, answer multiple-choice question, and write essays on an exam scares them. The collected data from students can be used to start a discussion. The anxiety some students feel about a course grows out of fears associated with test-taking. They’re convinced they won’t do well.

Teaching 111

Teaching Multidisciplinary Multiple Choice Questions Exams 111

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

Some are keeping to their regular bell schedule with teachers responsible for hosting online discussions via their learning management system and assigning peer collaboration work that must be completed in real time before the class period ends. Watts says she’s heard of schools conducting lessons both ways. So we’re trying to fill that void.”

Schools 218

Schools Students Assignments Testing 218

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I add the element of having them discuss their individual observations with a partner. I just love the energy group work brings into the classroom; I witness vibrant discussions coupled with cooperative understanding. What do you wonder (Newbery, 2023)?” This activity helps focus students, spark curiosity, and increase engagement.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Assigning a small number of points associated with the pre-lab quizzes allows students to accumulate “low-stakes” points, potentially benefiting their overall grade. Multiple studies in anatomy education show that even limited use of these videos can improve quiz and exam scores (Al-Khalili & Coppoc, 2014; DiLullo et al.,

Laboratory 111

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 111

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Through this approach, educators can utilize visual aids, hands-on activities, and group discussions to cater to individual student needs, promoting deeper understanding and retention of material. By facilitating interactive quizzes, surveys, and discussions, these tools promote active engagement and participation in the learning process.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Do exams still serve a purpose? On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? But why, then, do so many courses still rely on exams? In other words, exams do serve a purpose. Yes exactly.

Assignments 93

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 93

Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2024

The pressure to solve problems, answer multiple-choice question, and write essays on an exam scares them. The collected data from students can be used to start a discussion. The anxiety some students feel about a course grows out of fears associated with test-taking. They’re convinced they won’t do well.

Teaching 102

Teaching Multidisciplinary Multiple Choice Questions Exams 102

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Examples of Formative Assessments Examples of Summative Assessments Weekly quizzes Multiple-choice/short-answer exams In-class discussion Oral presentations Discussion board (Blackboard or Canvas) Essays One-minute papers Research paper Kahoot Team projects Poll Everywhere Portfolios Quizlet Lab report Muddiest point Group exams One-sentence summary (..)

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

The use of click-on-target questions, where individuals click on an image (think emoticons or weather symbols) and capture a heatmap is an effective way to show patterns and identify trends, providing opportunities to comment and discuss outliers with the class. These questions can also be used as moments for teaching. Dillinger, K (2023).

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Establish and maintain an inclusive community: During the first days of class, it is important to initiate an anonymous survey and a follow-up discussion about what makes students feel valued, seen, respected, included, challenged, and supported by the instructor and their peers. These assessments must be valid and reliable.

Syllabus 101

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 101

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Examples of Formative Assessments Examples of Summative Assessments Weekly quizzes Multiple-choice/short-answer exams In-class discussion Oral presentations Discussion board (Blackboard or Canvas) Essays One-minute papers Research paper Kahoot Team projects Poll Everywhere Portfolios Quizlet Lab report Muddiest point Group exams One-sentence summary (..)

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Classroom discussions are a great way to determine whether students are grasping concepts you are teaching, but some students are just not comfortable speaking in front of large groups. Make technology work for you by using discussion boards as another outlet for classroom discussions. Give students other outlets to engage.

Quizzes 76

Quizzes Exams Fairness Students 76

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This paper will investigate some key principles and advantages of collaborative learning, explore some of the challenges, and discuss best practices for effectively implementing collaborative learning activities in the classroom. This can lead to significant retention and the capability to apply knowledge novelly.

Collaborative Learning 116

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

The use of click-on-target questions, where individuals click on an image (think emoticons or weather symbols) and capture a heatmap is an effective way to show patterns and identify trends, providing opportunities to comment and discuss outliers with the class. These questions can also be used as moments for teaching. Dillinger, K (2023).

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 9, 2018

The site provides a community for students and professionals to discuss all areas of science, although it does primarily focus on physics, as the name suggests. World Literature Forum is an online discussion board that examines all forms of literature and literary news. World Literature Forum. Math is Fun. Top Universities.

High School 75

High School High School Study Confidentiality 75

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Once they finish, teachers can assess learning either formatively or summatively using quizzes, games, and more. Discussion Boards. Discussion boards are a familiar learning tool in education. Because discussion boards are available 24/7, they are well-suited to the needs of all students from shy to gregarious.

Learning 101

Learning Essay Students Testing 101