Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

We also discussed the challenges of building community when learning is happening in part, or exclusively, online. This work developing the social presence in our courses and helping students feel valued as members of a learning community must be ongoing. 3 Go Deeper with a Dialogic Interview Format.

Beliefs 494

Beliefs Discussions Assignments Blended Learning 494

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Present-Pause-Discuss. The students’ working memory can only process a small amount of information at a time, so it is more effective to keep the presentation of new information focused. A present–pause–discuss format allows the teacher to focus on introducing one concept or skill at a time.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Thus, the mind map’s value could be enhanced by having students compare and discuss their mind maps, and by asking them to do the metacognitive work of observing and articulating their own learning progress. This is exactly what our colleague in Spanish chose to do through a group work activity. link] Mugnai, M.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Languages 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Thus, the mind map’s value could be enhanced by having students compare and discuss their mind maps, and by asking them to do the metacognitive work of observing and articulating their own learning progress. This is exactly what our colleague in Spanish chose to do through a group work activity. link] Mugnai, M.

Group work 98

Group work Culture Instructors Languages 98

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2021

Teach Group Work Etiquette: Don’t assume your students remember how to have group discussions. What do we do to help our students regain these “educational muscles?” Here are six sure-fire ideas to re-ignite learning: 1. Teach the basics of supporting one another and listening to ideas.

Skills 332

Skills Students High School High School 332

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In elementary education, incorporating hands-on activities, promoting group work, and using visual aids are crucial for effective learning. Group work fosters collaborative learning through projects and discussions, thereby encouraging students to consider different viewpoints and ideas. Hands-on activities (i.e.,

Cognitive Development 297

Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 297

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Getting them to practice that, however, can be a harrowing experience, particularly when the issues up for discussion are controversial. Group work vs. cooperative learning. When we conduct professional development (PD), we rarely have a teacher who doesn’t give the trainer the highest marks.

Learning 279

Learning Social Studies Participation Group work 279

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Over the past several years, these spaces have transformed into collaborative areas that encourage group work, discussions, and hands-on activities, promoting creativity and innovation–ultimately becoming instrumental in shaping well-rounded, adaptable learners.

Schools 275

Schools Students Hybrid Learning Textbooks 275

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Group work, projects, and activities allow students to interact with and learn from each other. Use small groups to discuss and solve problems. Group students with a mix of languages and skills so MLs can practice speaking and hear other students using STEM vocabulary and the English language.

STEM 332

STEM English Languages Language 332

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Using Gizmo in partners or groups has really aided in providing students with a voice, confidence, and an eagerness to learn more. They are ready to share their group work with the other students, and their discussions flourish. The students will then start to see the connection to the presented phenomena as well.

Teachers 308

Teachers Learning Science STEM 308

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A neurodivergent student who struggles with any of these might tune out or do the complete opposite and engage in a way that creates stress within the group. This is exacerbated online, so I use a private chat tool in classroom.cloud to support my students in group work. I push them to speak up.

Students 281

Students Disabilities Group work Special Education 281

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

They will have some amazing successes–and some failures–as they light the way forward and the rest of us endlessly discuss the potential uses and abuses of AI in our classrooms. Projects can be individually completed or a collaborative effort, promoting group work and social skills.

Teaching 322

Teaching STEM Education Learning 322

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2018

Using the CISD framework as an example, the presenters discussed six key phases for developing buy-in and creating a successful data-oriented learning system. Although some training can be done in large groups, most should be small group work, possibly even one on one. Phase 1 – Think big. Phase 3 – Action.

Education 186

Education Learning Evaluation Discussions 186

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Synchronous online learning allows you to build a community, discuss and interact over content, and helps your learners to maintain a regular schedule. Some students are hesitant to participate in discussions and activities, so be deliberate about using synchronous time to foster participation by all learners.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

Users seamlessly switch from communal class discussions to private conversations or group work, similar to a lab or classroom. Teachers can speak to everyone when needed, move between individual students and groups for smaller discussions, and place groups of students in audio-isolated rooms for collaboration.

Education 246

Education Instructors Participation Science 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

McKinsey found that in 2022, “technologies that enable connectivity and community building, such as social media–inspired discussion platforms and virtual study groups, saw [a 49 percent] uptick in use, followed by group work tools, which grew by 29 percent.”

Internet 266

Internet Art Group work Discussions 266

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Building from work by Bandura , Social Learning Theory proposes that adopting new behaviors and knowledge comes from observing others.

High School 297

High School High School Knowledge Motivation 297

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Group work is a great tool in a STEM teacher’s arsenal, and one of the most important ways that modern teaching is deviating from the traditional lecture (Freeman et al., Unfortunately, managing group work as a teacher is a honed skill that requires time, practice, and initially involves some risk.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Engagement remains a tricky subject for many teachers, but some are finding creative ways to keep kids coming back, especially during whole-group discussions on video conferencing platforms such as Zoom. Teachers of older students are assigning group work and creating breakout chat rooms in Zoom.

Learning 218

Learning Participation English Internet 218

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

Reinforce the terms by asking students to draw pictures of them in their notebooks or use them in conversations during group work. sentence starters) help students get their thoughts going so they can give an answer or participate in a discussion. for years to come. An isosceles triangle has at least equal angles. My answer is.

Math 227

Math Accessibility English Languages 227

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Part of preparing students for the real world is teaching them to collaborate and problem-solve while working with others in small groups. My classroom model includes a lot of group work where students complete tasks with a partner or in groups of four to six.

Math 186

Math Teachers Feedback Motivation 186

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Dropbox Paper or Google Docs : these mainstream collaborative word-processing tools let instructors invite students to collaborate on assignments or group work. Rethink Discussion Boards We need to rethink discussion boards if they are ever going to be worthwhile.

Instructors 164

Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 164

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

The majority of online learning environments are no more than video-hosting platforms with quizzes and a discussion forum. Participants gathered online each week for seminar-style conversations, case study discussions and peer critiques. In the noisy hubbub of the MOOCs, these people probably never would have found each other.

Online Learning 158

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 158

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2021

While we have been able to use these tools in that way, most educators would readily point to what is missing from the current video platforms that could improve online teaching: tools to better facilitate student interactions, including enhanced polling and quizzing features, group work tools, and more.

Education 211

Education Quizzes Internet Art 211

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Synchronous learning is best for class discussion, small group work and social-emotional learning exercises. Rethink Use of Instructional Time Schools should use asynchronous (self-paced) and synchronous (live virtual) learning strategically. There is a place for both, the authors argue.

Learning 218

Learning Internet Writing Failure 218

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. Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

For example, moving from lecture to small group work is only as effective as the nature of the feedback, the respect between stakeholders, and the understanding students have in how the process helps them grow both intellectually and socially. In my experience, graduate training in STEM tends to lack any discussion of this.

Technology 167

Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

Too many discussions of edtech focus on tools (like tablets, clickers, learning-management systems, smart boards, etc). I thought it was a great room setup, especially because it facilitates group learning,” one student wrote in the survey “It was also nice being able to write group work on whiteboards close to you.

Active Learning 145

Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 145

Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

If classes are too small, say 5-10 students, classroom discussion and group work may be more difficult. Here, he points to a finding that extreme class sizes—in either direction—can be detrimental to student learning.

Online Learning 218

Online Learning Attention Learning Hybrid Learning 218

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

At the same time, I intentionally sprinkle discussions where I can highlight the transferrable skills that we will learn and reinforce in the course; this includes a vast offering of career opportunities that go along with the transferrable skills or content. These questions reside in a discussion board so all students can see responses.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Digital platforms facilitate group work, enabling students to communicate and share ideas seamlessly, whether in-person or remotely. Digital tools facilitate group projects and discussions, allowing learners to communicate and share ideas easily, fostering teamwork and enhancing social skills.

Technology 130

Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

She also lets them decide if they want to reflect in a discussion forum with their classmates, or personally send her their reflections. “I Group work in face-to-face classes can be challenging as it is,” Parra said. I have students really take all of those choices,” Parra said.

Culture 151

Culture Teaching Syllabus English 151

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. Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I add the element of having them discuss their individual observations with a partner. Regular Group Work: I emphasis a lot of group work throughout the semester, both graded and ungraded. Here are a few outcomes: Group Final?!?: Recently I took group work to the ultimate level by instituting a group final.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

You need to give plenty of time to ensuring the room is arranged to facilitate quality discussion and learning. Make sure that all the technology is working. Principle 3: Small group work is ideal. Good workshops involve discussion, and discussion is most fruitful in groups of 3-4 members.

Lecturing 96

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 96

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2018

Unlike many conferences I attended this year, this event was a chance for educators and leaders to discuss blended learning in action with people who are already doing it. Common design ideas were: Small group work. Class discussions. Group quizzing. Presentations. Journaling. Role playing. Learning games.

Blended Learning 107

Blended Learning Quizzes Learning Discussions 107

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

But most of those policies don’t address the question of whether educators should tell students how they’re using new generative AI tools, says Pat Yongpradit, chief academic officer for Code.org and the leader of TeachAI , a consortium of several education groups working to develop and share guidance for educators about AI.

Teaching 217

Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217