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

MAY 1, 2024

Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers. Classroom response systems for instant feedback and engagement through quizzes, polls, and surveys. Learning management systems (LMS) that facilitate online content delivery, assignments, and grading.

Internet 298

Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 298

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

So, my students are always kept on their toes because we might start out with a quick review of the last session, which will take about three minutes, then we’ll jump into a discussion of the reading, and then we’ll go to a mini case, then we’ll switch over to a mini lecture, then we’ll do another exercise.

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

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.

Teaching 210

Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 210

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

In the pandemic many higher ed faculty, forced onto Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms, have continued teaching online just as they always did face to face, delivering lectures over streaming video as they did in person. I never delivered a lecture in real time on Zoom.

Teaching 184

Teaching Lecturing Instructors Learning 184

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.

Mobile Devices 212

Mobile Devices Lecturing Quizzes Participation 212

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.

Quizzes 105

Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 105

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.

Active Learning 137

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 137

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

After all, so-called MOOCs, or massive open online courses, were meant to open education to as many learners as possible, and in many ways they are more like books (digital ones, packed with videos and interactive quizzes) than courses. Barbara Oakley recorded lectures for her MOOC on Learning How to Learn in her basement. And they do.

Teaching 167

Teaching Lecturing Instructors Quizzes 167

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

In most cases, what professors ask students to do outside the classrooms is watch video lectures, and Barba thinks that part of the flipped approach needs to go, and that professors are relying too much on such videos as a crutch. They come primed to discuss those things and learn in classroom,” says Barba. “We

Lecturing 159

Lecturing Learning STEM Instructors 159

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.

Quizzes 96

Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 96

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Here are several active learning teaching straegies: Think-Pair-Share : Students reflect on a prompt individually, discuss their thoughts with a partner, then share with the class. Gallery Walk : Students move around the classroom, examining displays or artifacts related to the lesson and discussing their observations.

Active Learning 130

Active Learning Activities Teaching Critical Thinking 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Initial growth came as a repository for students to share course specific material such as tests, quizzes, study guides and lecture notes. Discussions with Symbolab were ongoing for more than a year before the deal was concluded, Grauer said. Course Hero was founded in 2006. to $40 per month.

Plagiarism 154

Plagiarism Lecturing Quizzes Math 154

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. How will your instruction differ when students are not in your direct line of sight in a lecture hall or classroom?

eLearning 207

eLearning Teaching Quizzes Lecturing 207

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

It’s a learning philosophy like Habits of Mind or John Hattie’s Visible Learning (click for a discussion on those). Traditional classes focus on teacher lecture; constructivism focuses on personal inquiry and class discussion. Constructivism works with any curricula because it isn’t one. Constructivism .

Beliefs 169

Beliefs Local Government Knowledge Lecturing 169

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Inquizitive One problem open educational resources present, says Bowen, is that they don’t always come with a bank of quizzes and tests, and professors often have to add such options on their own, which can be time-consuming. So his team built Inquizitive, a quiz generation engine.

Instructors 157

Instructors Intelligence Quizzes Textbooks 157

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. The majority of online learning environments are no more than video-hosting platforms with quizzes and a discussion forum.

Online Learning 159

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 159

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., lectures)” (p. 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).

Quizzes 143

Quizzes Learning Lecturing Students 143

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

“We are excited to help students practice for the National Civics Bee through quizzing and conversations with Khanmigo,” said Kristen DiCerbo, Khan Academy’s chief learning officer. Khanmigo includes important guardrails to encourage proper use of the innovative AI tool. ” The course format is partially synchronous.

Math 258

Math Middle School Middle School Essay 258

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2024

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. IT professionals or cybersecurity experts can come on board as guest lecturers. They could provide interactive workshops that benefit students.

Internet 167

Internet Quizzes Lecturing Knowledge 167

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., But what are students doing during the “think” stage? 2) Peer feedback : We give feedback to students all the time.

Science 164

Science Feedback Gamification Learning 164

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Many flip lessons , using videos, websites, and digital presentations rather than traditional lectures. They hold online discussions, offer design challenges and genius hours , and share feedback digitally. or GoFormative quizzes. Yet because of the tech we’d invested in, teachers and students were able to persist.

STEM 167

STEM Blended Learning Science Coaching 167

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

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. This linear method assures that students are tracking important learning points from the lesson.

Teaching 119

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 119

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Clear communication of expectations for both in-person and remote students is essential, ensuring everyone understands their roles in contributing to discussions and activities.

Teaching 88

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 88

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. This linear method assures that students are tracking important learning points from the lesson.

Teaching 111

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Clear communication of expectations for both in-person and remote students is essential, ensuring everyone understands their roles in contributing to discussions and activities.

Teaching 85

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 85

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. Collaborative learning involves complex classroom management, which is different from traditional lecturing.

Collaborative Learning 116

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 116

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Gradually these quizzes and tests and timed assessments and the way it all fits together with points and averaging, it just wore her down,” Talbert says. You would go to a university and you would study for four years, and you'd go to lectures and go to your discussion groups. dissertation defenses we have now.

Grades 200

Grades Exams Feedback Testing 200

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2017

When I first began flipping my math class in 2010, the ability to screencast, upload video to the web and have students watch lectures at their own pace was exciting and innovative. The reason I initially chose to flip my class was to make the time and space for discussion and collaborative problem solving in the classroom.

Quizzes 114

Quizzes Assignments Feedback Lecturing 114

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks, as discussions, debates, and collaborations spark deeper understanding. Within this setting, instructors deliver curriculum content through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional methods tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

By immersing students in dynamic activities, stimulating discussions, and collaborative endeavors, educators can transcend the limitations of the digital realm and revolutionize online teaching. There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

By immersing students in dynamic activities, stimulating discussions, and collaborative endeavors, educators can transcend the limitations of the digital realm and revolutionize online teaching. There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

In this light, designing and facilitating online discussions to increase student engagement, peer connection, and idea exchange, as well as creating a cohesive online learning community for knowledge creation, is far more important for the success of online education.

Student Engagement 107

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 107

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

A lesson in the effect of railroads on opening up the American West may morph to a discussion on the Underground Railroad. I watched her during one of the quizzes and she paid attention to all the characteristics that would eventually make her a top-notch typist but were now slowing her down to about half of any other 4th grader.

Teachers 140

Teachers Failure Quizzes Knowledge 140

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. Collaborative learning involves complex classroom management, which is different from traditional lecturing.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

These solutions promise to broaden access to quality education, engaging learners who might not make it through impersonal introductory lectures. Online I can forge personal connections with students more readily, by email and chat board discussions,” he says. “I I get more insight into students.”. Promises and Pitfalls.

Lecturing 101

Lecturing Critical Thinking Quizzes Learning Outcomes 101