Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

The days of standing in front of the classroom and “lecturing” are long gone. Because our brains process visual images almost 60,000 times faster than the written word, video naturally engages students more than many other teaching methods. By using video, teachers can keep students engaged in new and innovative ways.

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Teaching Teaching Methods Lecturing Special Education 161

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

Tech giants Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have unintentionally assigned educators around the world major homework for the summer: Adjusting their assignments and teaching methods to adapt to a fresh batch of AI features that students will enter classrooms with in the fall.

Lecturing 216

Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Interactive technologies and multimedia tools now replace traditional textbooks and lectures, creating more dynamic and engaging learning environments. Videos, films, and simulations create immersive learning experiences that traditional teaching methods cannot replicate. Many districts are prohibiting cell phones in classrooms.

Teaching Methods 187

Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 187

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are some examples of teaching techniques? From traditional methods like lectures to innovative approaches such as active classroom learning and technology integration, these techniques play a vital role in shaping educational outcomes. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Learning Styles Critical Thinking 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are the 5 methods of teaching? From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. What are the 5 methods of teaching?

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are large lecture halls, hard-wired lecture capture technology, smaller classrooms, casual study spaces and brightly colored swivel chairs. For starters, the space is dedicated to “active learning,” a term that often refers to teaching styles that go beyond a one-way lecture format.

Active Learning 129

Active Learning Activities Lecturing Teaching 129

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. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

Teachers now integrate multimedia content like interactive simulations, virtual labs, and expert guest lectures from around the world. For instance, professionals who decide to enroll in a master of arts in teaching program can make use of virtual information to enhance their learning.

Education 167

Education Feedback Communication Teaching Methods 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2017

A PowerPoint full of text coupled with a lecture can lead to distraction, but adding a video makes presentations more interesting and exciting. Discussions about the video or having students create their own videos based on what they learned is a great way to adapt this teaching method.

Learning Styles 127

Learning Styles Education Attention Lecturing 127

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et. In this educational quagmire, Pecha Kucha is an answer.

Lecturing 122

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

The institution was built with online in mind, and focuses on a so-called competency-based teaching method, where students work at their own pace and get credit when they show they know the material. Example 1: Western Governors University The biggest higher ed institution in the U.S.

Teaching 180

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 180

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This ongoing assessment helps teachers gauge student understanding and adjust teaching methods accordingly, fostering continuous improvement. One essential technique involves differentiated instruction, which tailors teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Connecting Science to Careers To help pique the interest and inspire older students, you can discuss the various career opportunities science has to offer. Science in the News Discussing current scientific events , such as scientific breakthroughs or medical advances, can help demonstrate science’s relevance to the world.

Science 105

Science Lecturing Textbooks Students 105

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. Hence, in contrast to traditional lengthy lectures, microlearning helps move information from working memory to long-term memory more effectively.

Student Engagement 107

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 107

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2018

Even more, it felt odd to listen to discussions about faculty use of OER and barriers against adoption in the classroom without a strong faculty presence in the room. People who are interested in the teaching aspect of the job certainly like the notion of sharing materials,” says Skidmore.

Textbooks 138

Textbooks Instructors Education Peer Review 138

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive classroom technology tools have become increasingly prevalent in K-12 classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods and fostering more engaging and dynamic learning environments. Educational apps and software play a crucial role in diversifying instructional methods. What technologies can help the students?

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Learning Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

He also ponders whether games can both teach and measure 21st-century skills, considers the barriers to a broader use of GBL in schools and discusses the not-so-mysterious motivational power of Pokemon. This may seem like an obvious question, but why do games engage kids more than traditional teaching methods that emphasize content?

Game-Based Learning 168

Game-Based Learning Teaching Learning Testing 168

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Teaching 88

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 88

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et. In this educational quagmire, Pecha Kucha is an answer.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Teaching 85

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 85

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013). One quote: Five minutes of reflection and discussion Quotes can be inspirational. Consider the First Five Minutes from the students perspective.

Interdisciplinary 111

Interdisciplinary Activities Active Learning Participation 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I selected OpenStax because of the many resources they provided, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, instructor solution files, and even LMS cartridges for online classes. Students leave our discussion with a greater understanding of the concepts and now are more comfortable approaching me in the future with any question.

Textbooks 115

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 115

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. Hence, in contrast to traditional lengthy lectures, microlearning helps move information from working memory to long-term memory more effectively.

Student Engagement 84

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 84

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Observation Activity: This activity comes from James Peter Newbury, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, who shares an image on the overhead during class and then asks students, “What do you notice? What do you wonder (Newbery, 2023)?”

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013). One quote: Five minutes of reflection and discussion Quotes can be inspirational. Consider the First Five Minutes from the students perspective.

Interdisciplinary 98

Interdisciplinary Activities Active Learning Participation 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Observation Activity: This activity comes from James Peter Newbury, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, who shares an image on the overhead during class and then asks students, “What do you notice? What do you wonder (Newbery, 2023)?”

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I selected OpenStax because of the many resources they provided, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, instructor solution files, and even LMS cartridges for online classes. Students leave our discussion with a greater understanding of the concepts and now are more comfortable approaching me in the future with any question.

Textbooks 101

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 101

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2017

But blended learning is more than simply replacing lectures and books with web-based technology. It can also mean outside-of-class tools such as chatrooms, discussion boards, or blogs where students discuss a specific topic. If you follow the SAMR model , this type of substitution is the lowest level of the pyramid.

Blended Learning 98

Blended Learning Textbooks Internet Learning 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Enhanced communication through assistive technologies can make it easier for students with disabilities to ask questions, participate in discussions, and seek assistance when needed. They can also clearly present their thoughts, arguments, and understanding of the lectures because they express themselves better.

Assistive Technology 97

Assistive Technology Disabilities Technology Education 97

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and keep students engaged. In his book, Lang describes a “modular” approach to thinking about teaching that helped me understand how purposeful changes in a class session can really help the class move along and keep students engaged.

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Feedback 122

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

During our games, the classroom is full of energy, discussion, and high spirits. Each time I’ve done this, I adjust the questions (and sometimes throw in some classic, silly pub-trivia style questions amid the lecture topics). Thompson always knew she wanted to return to the community college level to teach full-time.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

During our games, the classroom is full of energy, discussion, and high spirits. Each time I’ve done this, I adjust the questions (and sometimes throw in some classic, silly pub-trivia style questions amid the lecture topics). Thompson always knew she wanted to return to the community college level to teach full-time.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and keep students engaged. In his book, Lang describes a “modular” approach to thinking about teaching that helped me understand how purposeful changes in a class session can really help the class move along and keep students engaged.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Feedback 111

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This may involve lectures, active learning activities, or group work to disseminate information and student learning. Co-teaching, especially in the first year of teaching a new course, can be particularly valuable. Can you identify a content expert to whom you could reach out?

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Keywords: Teaching Methods, Pedagogy, Student Learning Introduction Staring out to the sea of questioning faces, I paused and asked the question again still no response from the 22 students staring back at me. I teach in a masters program in the College of Education for individuals who want to be college administrators.

Teaching 52

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Problem-Based Learning 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2017

Have you ever walked into a classroom where students were engaged in serious on-topic discussion, debating ideas and challenging each other to provide evidence of their statements? Chances are, you entered a classroom using a discussion method known as Socratic Debate , aka Socratic Method, Socratic Circle, or Socratic Inquiry.

Beliefs 139

Beliefs Critical Thinking Lecturing Discussions 139

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration.

Interdisciplinary 62

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 62