Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2016

Held at NovoEd’s headquarters, five speakers gave their six-minute lightning talks and then led a smaller group discussion with attendees. However, they were more open to having their teaching assistants try new approaches. So he implemented new approaches with teaching assistants for an introduction to biology course.

Teaching Assistants 105

Teaching Assistants Learning Beliefs Feedback 105

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Teaching assistants moderated an online discussion forum through Piazza , an online community building and discussion platform, and held recitations, which enabled students to ask questions and ponder ideas. During in-class activities, we often collaborated in pairs or small groups.

Science 148

Science Education Learning Essay 148

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Small-group discussion Use occasional small-group discussions to get everyone focused. Discussion is a powerful tool that helps students learn deeply and extend their learning to new circumstances (Kramer, 2019). Putting discussion questions or prompts on the PowerPoint slide can also help foster meaningful discussions.

Lecturing 102

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 102

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

We’re discussing how to strategically implement video feedback “now” and replicate successful models from other districts. Schools will make changes to provide systematic instruction and stem the bleed of learning loss. — Nicollette LeTellier, STEM Specialist for K-5, Swift Water Elementary School.

Hybrid Learning 297

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Languages 297

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Small-group discussion Use occasional small-group discussions to get everyone focused. Discussion is a powerful tool that helps students learn deeply and extend their learning to new circumstances (Kramer, 2019). Putting discussion questions or prompts on the PowerPoint slide can also help foster meaningful discussions.

Lecturing 94

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 94

Scholarly Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

More structured than many traditional student worker positions, this role offers students access to more instructional resources in the classroom, provides students with more access to effective teaching practices, and improves student learning overall (Otero et al., Benefits of a comprehensive undergraduate teaching assistant Program.

Learning 98

Learning Instructors Math STEM 98

Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2020

Most importantly, discuss matters that interest her. I'm the world's first android teaching assistant. She talks most readily about philosophy, the subject she helps teach at Notre Dame de Namur University, a small Catholic college in California. Address her by name—otherwise, she might not listen. I am, yes, thank you.

Teachers 154

Teachers Education Instructors Intelligence 154

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 59

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 59

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 57

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 57