eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2016

note : Today’s students have too many tests to take—but today’s teachers still need insight into their classes’ knowledge and skills. It can be something as simple as a thumbs up/thumbs down, exit tickets when students leave the classroom, use of digital tools, or actual quizzes.

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Teachers Quizzes Testing Discussions 279

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. Most of the time, this is not true. Students may know how to use some technology, but not all.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 305

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

It is a dynamic, interconnected space where knowledge flows freely, and learners are active participants in their educational journey. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers.

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Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 298

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

First, students individually reflect on a question or prompt, then they discuss their thoughts with a partner, and finally, they share their ideas with the class. Role-Playing and Simulations : Role-playing activities or simulations immerse students in real-world scenarios, encouraging them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills.

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Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning Lecturing 251

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

These formative assessments can take the form of quizzes, short written responses, exit tickets, online discussions, and graphic organizers. Summative Assessment Data: When students complete a summative assessment, that data often reveals that the class is in different places in terms of their concept knowledge and skill set.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

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. This is where machine learning comes in.

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Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 210

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2023

6.6 ) By 3rd grade, Common Core discusses the use of keyboarding to produce work, i.e., CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.6 Keyboarding Quizzes Students understand the concept of ‘quiz’ It’s a test of knowledge, a line in the sand where students show their grasp of the subject or suffer a bad grade. for example.

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Quizzes Grades Art Knowledge 167

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2016

Seventy-five percent of participating educators said they enroll in online PL courses when they are personally interested in the subject and want to increase their knowledge in that area. Courses include videos (76 percent), discussion forums (73 percent), audio (72 percent), quizzes or assessments (68 percent), and slides (64 percent).

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Teachers Quizzes Hybrid Learning Classroom Management 186

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

It encourages active engagement and reinforces understanding as students articulate and discuss ideas with one another. Think-Pair-Share: Students individually reflect on a question or prompt, then discuss their thoughts with a partner before sharing with the whole class. It encourages inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

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Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 137

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

“Students like Bell Ringers because they use media-rich content that sparks their curiosity and leads to thought-provoking discussions.”. Poptential Bell Ringers each feature a short video clip, a unique tidbit of knowledge, and thought-provoking questions to spike curiosity and engagement.

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Social Studies Study Curriculum Quizzes 165

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Middle school students in grades 6-8 flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. “We are sounding the alarm on the declining civic knowledge among our nation’s youth,” said Carolyn Cawley president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

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Math Middle School Middle School Essay 258

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I use a daily quiz that has a two-fold purpose: first, it tests the students’ knowledge of the day’s reading material; and second, it provides a focus for the lecture and activities scheduled that day in class. As such, it effectively engages students in discussion of the correct answers, and just as importantly, the incorrect answers.

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Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 105

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

The AI Class Assistant will also analyze the transcriptions and classroom materials to create instant quizzes for students to demonstrate their understanding as they learn. Students can wirelessly connect to the display and participate in quizzes from their personal devices.

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Quizzes Knowledge Participation Discussions 130

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.

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Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

To prepare students well for college and career means they must deeply learn the material and its application to their lives and future learning.That means assessing student knowledge authentically and accountably. This doesn’t stop with quizzes, tests, and memorizing facts. Quick Quizzes. Here are seven ideas: Polls.

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Authentic Assessment Quizzes Knowledge Discussions 150

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Most of us know what to expect in a face-to-face classroom: Students sitting in rows, facing instructors and listening to lectures, watching videos displayed on screens up front, or, in smaller classes, participating in lively discussion. The sharp difference in results comes from whose opinion counted.

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Mobile Devices Lecturing Quizzes Participation 212

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

The exception is BrainPOP — there are no ads, but it requires a hefty annual fee: BrainPOP Fremium BrainPOP is a collection of three-five minute animated movies, learning games, quizzes, and interactive activities for grades 3-8 addressing a wide variety of topics such as math, science, social studies, health, art, and technology.

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Quizzes Students History Motivation 148

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Because new information is blended into prior knowledge, the result is – of course – subjective, heavily dependent upon the personal lens of each learner. That, in turn, is dependent upon their society, culture, past knowledge, personal experiences, and more. Students constantly build new understanding on old knowledge.

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Beliefs Local Government Knowledge Lecturing 169

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

When we examine what are active learning teaching strategies, these strategies empower educators to create interactive classrooms where students actively participate, collaborate, and apply knowledge to real-world situations. What are active learning teaching strategies? This strategy encourages active participation and collaboration.

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Active Learning Activities Teaching Critical Thinking 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. Expect them to read closely, but work quickly, and make decisions based on their knowledge of reliable websites. Once resources have been collected, present to the group for discussion. Perspective taking’ is an important skill to learn.

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Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 202

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I use a daily quiz that has a two-fold purpose: first, it tests the students’ knowledge of the day’s reading material; and second, it provides a focus for the lecture and activities scheduled that day in class. As such, it effectively engages students in discussion of the correct answers, and just as importantly, the incorrect answers.

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Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 96

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Several key areas highlight the transformative effects of technology on education: Access to Information: The internet has become a vast repository of information, providing students and educators with unprecedented access to a wealth of knowledge. Edtech tools enable virtual collaboration for online projects and discussions.

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Does s/he show evidence of learning by using tech class knowledge in classroom or home? Does s/he participate in class discussions? Does s/he use core classroom knowledge (i.e., Does s/he complete daily goals (a project, visit a website, watch a tutorial, etc.)? Does s/he save to their network folder? Then–Magic!

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Quizzes Critical Thinking Knowledge Testing 148

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

These are: pre-exposure, activating prior knowledge, and retrieval practice. pre-test quizzes. Activating prior knowledge. We can create learning activities based on students’ prior knowledge to focus student attention and arouse their interests and curiosity to learn more. a video about a course or topic. opinion polls.

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Knowledge Quizzes Students Learning 126

Edsurge

MAY 11, 2020

I remember scrambling to learn all I could about the features of Blackboard and reviewing all of my textbook’s eLearning-related ancillaries, assigning self-paced modules and online quizzes to my students. Encourage open and honest discussions that allow faculty to share how they have traditionally taught on campus.

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eLearning Teaching Quizzes Lecturing 207

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

How important is teacher knowledge of teaching keyboarding or can anyone teach it? Two criteria are mentioned over and over in keyboarding research: Keyboarding instruction is most effective when spread out over several years and designed to build on the student’s prior knowledge. Quarterly speed/accuracy quizzes (grades 3-8).

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Quizzes Grades Knowledge Questions 173

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As the conversation continued, Joosten discussed the importance of design in online course development, a primary finding in the scan. The results of the environmental scan are openly licensed and made available through the Every Learner Everywhere knowledge hub (SOLVE): Click here to download.

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Peer Review Gamification Mobile Devices Learning 216

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

comment on Discussion Boards and blogs. take online quizzes (like PARCC, SB). By 3rd grade, Common Core discusses the use of keyboarding to produce work, i.e., CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.6 Keyboarding Quizzes. Give these quizzes every grading period so students can track their progress. Team Challenge.

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Quizzes Grades Art Discussions 128

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2024

Lousy cybersecurity practices or lack of knowledge about them often affect more than one person at a time. Teachers can use role-playing scenarios for interactive learning or create online quizzes. Debates and open discussions are perfect for assessing children’s current understanding. Children like to show what they know.

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Internet Quizzes Lecturing Knowledge 167

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., If we’re going to ask our students to ‘retrieve’ and ‘interleave’ their learning weeks and even months later, can it at least be knowledge and skills that are worth remembering? Of course students need to have factual knowledge and procedural fluency.

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Quizzes Learning Lecturing Students 143

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

Siva priya Santhanam, an assistant professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, said she uses online time for reviews and discussions. “I Kilgore says students retain lessons better in student-led discussions than they do listening passively to lectures or watching videos on YouTube.

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Teaching Lecturing Instructors Learning 184

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

Quizzes and adaptive learning software give students opportunities to review content and practice basic skills with immediate feedback. Top priority activities include things like class discussions, group collaboration on projects, feedback on higher-order thinking, and targeted instruction to address misconceptions.

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Blended Learning Learning Schools Quizzes 216

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

Meanwhile, these tech tools continue to incorporate powerful strategies for learning, which are discussed less often. quizzes, clickers and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students heads (e.g., By returning to content every so often, students’ knowledge has had time to rest and be refreshed.

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Science Feedback Gamification Learning 164

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Building upon what Madeline Hunter calls an “anticipatory set,” instructors can try to spark curiosity, activate prior knowledge or help students lean into learning with a sense of expectation? What closing activities might help students reflect or apply their knowledge to an authentic project or practice?

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Teaching Instructors Teaching Philosophy Education 190

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. Everything is online. Email me at askatechteacher@gmail.com. cyberbullying.

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Teaching Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2022

I’ve curated a list of websites to provide students with the background knowledge on the election process that will prepare them for the day they’ll be asked to cast their vote and decide the future. The first few explain elections in general and the next teach the process through gamification. election process.

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Gamification Quizzes Learning Styles Knowledge 167

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. Structured seating formation is not conducive to discussion. Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash.

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Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98