Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

These self-paced teams watch recordings of the professor and pair up with teaching assistants for about five live sessions—a necessary alteration to make the program free, given that mentor professors are paid by Pioneer for their time. This is not a research program,” Jaskol clarifies.

Study 156

Study Teaching Assistants Students Lecturing 156

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

That was one of about 24,000 suggestions sent in last week during a two-day online discussion asking students, faculty, staff, alumni and anyone else to make suggestions for what Long Beach State University should look like in the year 2030. The solution was to make the online discussion feel like a game.

Participation 162

Participation Discussions Teaching Assistants Communication 162

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2021

Then a teaching assistant helped feed all three of those sessions into a fourth room, making it possible to control which speaker is featured on everyone’s feed but that can draw on users in any of the Zoom sessions. No matter how big your screen, Zoom can only display up to 49 people in each session.

Ethics 199

Ethics Lecturing Teaching Assistants Students 199

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As college classes start up this fall, instructors are handing out syllabi and pointing students to official platforms for turning in assignments and participating in class discussions. But McNamara says she ended up getting together with another classmate she met on the Discord group face to face.

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Exams Instructors Students Lecturing 199

Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2019

Dan Levy had long considered himself an equitable instructor in terms of calling on students to participate in class discussions. In spreadsheets, he manually recorded each interaction he had with students during discussion. Today, Teachly has been used by over 75 faculty members in 100 classrooms at Harvard’s Kennedy School.

Lecturing 159

Lecturing Participation Instructors Beliefs 159

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

That’s where artificial intelligence–powered teaching assistants might come in handy. After one year of using Happy Numbers, an AI-assisted teaching assistant, nearly all the students improved their scores to a 35. For Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools, AI has helped increase graduation rates. by Eli Zimmerman.

Teachers 153

Teachers Teaching Assistants Intelligence Math 153

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2019

Unsurprisingly, some of the biggest drivers of these improved metrics include making people pay for online programs, increasing the selectivity of courses, and adding program managers and teaching assistants to follow up with learners. Here are seven practices for moving completion rates for online courses from 5 to 85 percent: 1.

Assignments 167

Assignments Teaching Assistants Motivation Failure 167

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 218

Science Education Learning Essay 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

The agenda included time for us to share what brought us to the meeting, review some background information about the field of MBE research, discuss our goals and collectively decide on our next steps. We engaged with literature immediately, selecting Tokuhama-Espinosa’s book “ NeuroMyths ” as our first group read.

Education 217

Education Coaching Math English 217

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

AI-enabled teaching assistants and mobile applications help educators meet that challenge, using input from students to adjust course materials through educational apps, leaving teachers time to conduct the interpersonal aspects of their curricula. “For Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag.

Intelligence 167

Intelligence Schools Ethics Teaching Assistants 167

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

.” National Civics Bee Teams Up With Khan Academy This year, for the first time, students who advance to the local competitions will receive free tutoring support through Khan Academy’s new AI-powered tutor and teaching assistant, Khanmigo.

Math 265

Math Middle School Middle School Essay 265

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Artificial Intelligence: Smart assistants can help teachers and students use time more efficiently. Acting as tutors or teaching assistants, AI makes classroom time more effective and leaves educators time to address more personal needs. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . .

Technology 167

Technology Blended Learning Lecturing Exams 167

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

If I couldnt figure something out on my own, I had resources at my disposal: office hours, teaching assistants, or discussions with peers. This wasnt a sign of failure; it was an essential part of learning. These assignments werent just practice.

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Failure Assignments Education Secondary Education 181

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I think this will better reflect what’s going on today in our classrooms: It can be difficult to teach math, but with the proper tools, it can often be made easier. This article will discuss some of the best tools for tutoring math online, and the way they can help teachers to improve their student’s skills.

Math 157

Math Mobile Devices Quizzes Teaching Assistants 157

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2025

Ive tried a few different techniques for class discussions over the years, some that Ive written about previously in Faculty Focus. In recent years, Ive dialed in a 3-step process for discussion in my face-to-face classes, which has helped me create an engaged classroom climate. Its Think-Pair-Share (TPS), with some upgrades.

Lecturing 91

Lecturing Teaching Assistants Discussions Activities 91

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

Key points: This pivot presents a remarkable opportunity for teachers and society at large AI is changing the role of teaching assistants Navigation and guidance in the age of AI: 5 trends to watch For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Picture your favorite teacher from your childhood.

Teachers 164

Teachers Knowledge Lecturing Blended Learning 164

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The troubling part is that, according to Best Colleges, the majority of students report their instructors have not openly discussed the use, let alone potential impact of AI on education, careers, or the very disciplines students are investing their time and treasure in pursuing. The responses reveal a mixture of apprehension and optimism.

Minute Papers 134

Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 134

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

As generative AI evolves rapidly, it is essential to explore and discuss its impact on teaching and learning for both faculty and students. One thing we know for sure is that AI is not going away and will continue to evolve and change the landscape of teaching and learning. Look no further.

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 119

eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

We have established “whole-child team meetings” in which our instructional staff, teachers, TAs, aides, and related service providers meet regularly to discuss student progress and reflect on our instructional practices with all experts at the table.

Special Education 161

Special Education Education Assistive Technology History 161

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2022

And I sometimes delegate some portion of the work to a teaching assistant. A common format I use is a 5-3-1 structure: where they identify five main points that stood out to them, three ways they might apply what they read and one question they have as a discussion prompt for others who read the same passages.

Motivation 196

Motivation Reading Instructors Assignments 196

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 106

Teaching Assistants Learning Beliefs Feedback 106

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 104

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 104

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2025

Ive tried a few different techniques for class discussions over the years, some that Ive written about previously in Faculty Focus. In recent years, Ive dialed in a 3-step process for discussion in my face-to-face classes, which has helped me create an engaged classroom climate. Its Think-Pair-Share (TPS), with some upgrades.

Lecturing 75

Lecturing Teaching Assistants Discussions Activities 75

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

As generative AI evolves rapidly, it is essential to explore and discuss its impact on teaching and learning for both faculty and students. One thing we know for sure is that AI is not going away and will continue to evolve and change the landscape of teaching and learning. Look no further.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 111

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2020

GYO exposes participants to the science of early learning through workshops, videos, coursework and facilitated discussions about how participants can apply their learning.

Special Education 175

Special Education Teachers Education Exams 175

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2018

He also used some of the money to send his teaching assistants to cities around the globe. A video created in Tanzania by Garrett Wilkinson, a teaching assistant in the Anth101 course. Wesch hired a consultant he knew to build a website for the course, so that it wouldn’t look like a typical college site.

Textbooks 162

Textbooks Teaching Assistants Instructors Exams 162

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The troubling part is that, according to Best Colleges, the majority of students report their instructors have not openly discussed the use, let alone potential impact of AI on education, careers, or the very disciplines students are investing their time and treasure in pursuing. The responses reveal a mixture of apprehension and optimism.

Minute Papers 119

Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 119

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 96

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 96

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2018

Pittsburgh has proudly stood at the forefront of relevant developments and scholarly discussions surrounding AI,” Christopher Stone, superintendent of Montour School District told Getting Smart. “It You don’t change the curriculum, you just slowly expose them to AI over the long term,” Papelis explained. by Eli Zimmerman.

Intelligence 114

Intelligence Schools Ethics Students 114

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 9, 2023

In fact, the long-term impact of discussing academics with the instructor was greater than that of participating in study groups and clubs (Schudde, 2019). Periodically, I will set up a discussion board forum in the LMS. Shanda Hood is a teaching assistant professor at the University of Arkansas.

Instructors 122

Instructors Syllabus Attention Teaching Assistants 122

Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2017

Once a week, Turk does a live video discussion with all her interns on the platform. Instead, the partner district is positioning the residents as teaching assistants in the district, providing them with a $23,000 salary.

Teaching 131

Teaching Social Studies Teaching Assistants Participation 131

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Starting each class session by asking students to recall what was discussed in the previous session. His teaching assistants have engaged with students in the class from places such as Ethiopia, Northern Ireland, Guatemala, Samoa and Vietnam. Calling students by name, even in such a large class.

Learning 162

Learning Students Assignments Participation 162

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

College settings foster collaborative learning environments, where students engage in dynamic discussions and group activities. Key strategies include: Educating s tudents: Dedicate class time to discuss the impact of bots, outline course policies, and organize workshops on academic integrity.

Academic Integrity 135

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 135

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2022

How do you fold the remote students into discussions and activities? It’s also essential to have a student in the class, or a teaching assistant, monitor feedback during class via the chat so they can bring comments or questions to you. If you’re new to teaching this type of class, it can seem a little overwhelming at first.

Feedback 105

Feedback Minute Papers Mobile Devices Discussions 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In a class, an example might be only having students submit a discussion board post for every assignment. reading, watching videos, discussing with peers). In the classroom, low autonomy might be a discussion board on a specific topic, under a specific word requirement that has to be completed in a short window of time.

Course Design 100

Course Design Teaching Instructors Motivation 100

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

And often that’s because there is a disconnect between what students expect from college teaching and what actually ends up happening in the classroom. Apart from course evaluation, which is embedded within the normal semester, and kind of a mandatory process, I think the other stakeholder that we often forget is the teaching assistants.

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Teaching Course Evaluations Evaluation Students 115