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. All of these tools can be embedded into the learning management system your school uses, so students never have to leave their familiar environment in order to participate.

Instructors 163

Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 163

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 210

Education Quizzes Art Internet 210

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. 2) Kahoot!

Math 178

Math Teachers Feedback Motivation 178

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

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

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. These design choices have noticeable implications.

Online Learning 159

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 159

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A genuine workshop aims to empower the participants such that they leave with new ideas and skills. 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. The word workshop implies that work will be done by the participants.

Lecturing 94

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 94

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. She takes the approach of co-designing.

Culture 154

Culture Teaching Syllabus English 154

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Low-stakes practice: Use frequent formative assessments such as polls, quizzes, games, or writing and discussion prompts to reinforce and retrieve essential concepts. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A genuine workshop aims to empower the participants such that they leave with new ideas and skills. 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. The word workshop implies that work will be done by the participants.

Lecturing 89

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 89

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

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2021

In a traditional classroom, teachers can: Communicate the learning targets before each class Have clear and consistent behavior expectations Provide several, short activities to complete in class Encourage talking during group work Use student interests to teach new skills.

Attention 130

Attention Quizzes Group work Participation 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. On the opening day of student conferences, we used The Escape Game’s Remote Adventures , which did a great job of creating comradery among participants.

Activities 110

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 110

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. The first question participants wrestled with was to develop a consistent understand of blended and personalized learning. Class discussions. Group quizzing.

Blended Learning 102

Blended Learning Quizzes Learning Discussions 102

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

When my students watch his videos, they say they feel like they are sitting in the same Harvard classroom that is being filmed and are participating in the dialog with the other students. Starting each class session by asking students to recall what was discussed in the previous session.

Learning 163

Learning Students Assignments Participation 163

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. On the opening day of student conferences, we used The Escape Game’s Remote Adventures , which did a great job of creating comradery among participants.

Activities 106

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 106

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks, as discussions, debates, and collaborations spark deeper understanding. These sessions often encourage active participation, enabling students to ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with peers.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Low-stakes practice: Use frequent formative assessments such as polls, quizzes, games, or writing and discussion prompts to reinforce and retrieve essential concepts. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

My supervising teacher would sit at her desk and take notes, and we would discuss how the lesson went and how I could improve. Both Tonja and I worked with separate groups of students. Her group focused on changing improper fractions to mixed numbers and my group worked on adding and subtracting mixed numbers.

Teaching 216

Teaching Teachers Students Math 216

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. Techniques such as think-pair-share and traditional group projects are common and quite beneficial to student learning as they provide opportunities for students to learn with and from each other.

Motivation 101

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 101

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Now, pods for group work circle monitors connected to a video wall. Elevating Expertise in Space Design and IT Often, facilities and information technology staff are seen as the “back of house” support for the work that is happening in classrooms. One of IU’s early redesign efforts saw it transform an old indoor swimming pool.

Active Learning 167

Active Learning Activities Instructors Learning Spaces 167

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

If a student wants to discuss accommodations, try to do so during office hours or via email. For instance, when assigned to work in groups during class, students who may have trouble focusing or even hearing the discussion due to the noise level may ask the professor for permission to work in the library or outside.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tools such as educational apps, multimedia presentations, and virtual simulations capture students’ attention, encouraging active participation. Improved Collaboration : Technology fosters collaboration among students through tools like shared documents, discussion forums, and video conferencing.

Technology 130

Technology Attention Quizzes Communication 130

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Over the years I tried more classwork, less classwork, having students take notes, not having students take notes, working in groups, working alone, more homework, no homework, less homework, extra help sessions and everything in between. Yet nothing I tried had a lasting impact on learning.

Teachers 152

Teachers Feedback Math Assignments 152

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Additionally, cooperative learning promotes collaboration and peer interaction through group activities and discussions. By working together to achieve common goals, students develop communication skills, empathy, and teamwork abilities essential for success in the classroom and beyond.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

To encourage students to come to class while still respecting legitimate reasons to not be in class, we have adopted in-class participation exercises that count towards the course grade, while still allowing students to make-up missed work in a timely manner. They definitely encouraged me to attend lecture.”

Student Engagement 97

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 97

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Invite parents to participate in this activity so that they can become part of your classroom community too. question as an Edmodo Note or Poll, and students reply with their preference and discuss with classmates in the post comments. Edmodo Assignments, too, can be used for in-person and online group work.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class. Provide variety in assignments.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, technology has reshaped classroom interactions, enabling students to communicate and collaborate beyond physical boundaries through online discussions, shared documents, and video conferencing. Virtual and augmented reality are also enhancing experiential learning, making abstract concepts more tangible.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2017

In the 2016–17 school year, over 7,000 scholars from all FWPS participated in Hour of Code. This involves group work to solve authentic problems, choice and independence, technology as a learning tool and a focus on college, career and civic readiness. STEM Exploration Night. Problem/Project based learning.

STEM 129

STEM Science Middle School Middle School 129

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The platform allows students to submit work electronically, receive grades, and track their progress over time. It also supports collaborative learning, as students can work on group projects within shared documents, participate in discussion threads, and ask questions directly within the class stream.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work. Techniques such as think-pair-share and traditional group projects are common and quite beneficial to student learning as they provide opportunities for students to learn with and from each other.

Motivation 83

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 83

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Furthermore, collaboration and communication tools enable students to work together and communicate more effectively. Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams support group projects, discussions, and peer feedback, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Personalized learning is another key benefit.

Technology 143

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 143

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class. Provide variety in assignments.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2023

Whether I was delivering a professional development for my faculty or speaking before an audience at a major conference, I was always comfortable speaking in front of people and more importantly, leading my students or participants in quality discussions.

Teaching 120

Teaching Lecturing Discussions Attention 120

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

When I participate in chats on Zoom it is hard for me to keep up with the conversation because I have three different keyboards on my phone: one in English and two in Arabic. Kayla : I work in the room that is both our dining room and kitchen along with my two brothers and dad. So that makes more work.

Learning 142

Learning English Participation Grades 142