eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world. CoderZ also offers a professional development program that introduces instructors to the concepts of teaching computer science and computational thinking using an online tool.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

I implemented writing reflections to help students recall their feedback from prior assignments and collaborated with a colleague to develop a teacher guided peer review system, which eventually yielded an app called Floop that made the peer review data visible and simpler to manage. She also found the work of U.K.-based

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Feedback Peer Review Teaching Writing 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

A decade ago professors complained of a growing “epidemic” in education: Wikipedia. Students were citing it in papers, while educators largely laughed it off as inaccurate and saw their students as lazy, or worse. There’s even a new peer-reviewed academic journal about using Wikipedia in higher education.

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Peer Review Textbooks Education Writing 147

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Washington (2019) studied the face-to-face instructor experience, and we already had anecdotal information, along with some survey data, from our own faculty regarding their use and preferences regarding the LMS. Seasoned instructors who have successfully used the LMS can also offer insights from their experiences. 2 (2019): 255–75.

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Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 126

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2018

Open educational resources (OER) are gaining increasing popularity. And as an active member in what advocates define as the “open education movement,” I frequently hear about the growing dissatisfaction of textbook costs and pedagogical concerns among faculty about outdated course materials. To me, using OER felt like a no-brainer.

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Textbooks Instructors Education Peer Review 131

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. As educators embarking on the application of case studies, creating your individual case studies or incorporating existing ones is pivotal. Where to Find Case Studies?

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Study Teachers Peer Review Instructors 163

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Washington (2019) studied the face-to-face instructor experience, and we already had anecdotal information, along with some survey data, from our own faculty regarding their use and preferences regarding the LMS. Seasoned instructors who have successfully used the LMS can also offer insights from their experiences. 2 (2019): 255–75.

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Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 111

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It’s solution: Create a new marketplace where instructors can find them. based company, called Argos Education, is that the way textbooks are created and revised is due for a reset. A key premise of the Lexington, Mass.-based That project is continuing, and it held a virtual meeting this week.

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Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 179

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. While much of the template is standardized, certain aspects of the QM Course Review feedback necessitate customization for each course.

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Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 118

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

April Millet, a learning designer at Penn State University, gave educators tips on how to do so last week at the 2018 OLC Accelerate conference in Orlando. To make clear what constitutes an academic violation, educators can add an academic integrity statement to their syllabi, or require students to take a quiz on the topic.

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Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 146

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2021

LONDON, UK (June 28, 2021) – D2L Brightspace has been named the Best Solution for Students with Special Needs, Best Customer Experience in EdTech, and Best Remote Learning Experience Partner K-12/Higher Education of 2021 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. To learn more, visit D2L for K-12 or Higher Education.

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Mobile Devices Peer Review Instructors History 130

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

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Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. While much of the template is standardized, certain aspects of the QM Course Review feedback necessitate customization for each course.

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Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 108

Edsurge

JULY 15, 2016

Developing critical listening and speaking skills is an essential element of a student's higher-education experience. However, verbally presenting one's ideas and listening to contributions made by student peers are not typical experiences for online students, as most activities in online classes consist of reading and writing.

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Accessibility Disabilities Instructors Learning 133

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2022

Irritation and stress from such tasks are like poison that makes instructors lose energy and harms their nerves. . Since the COVID-19 pandemic has made the workload even heavier, many instructors have felt how awful it is to use an unreliable plagiarism checker. Still, let’s take a look at the actual pros and cons of Turnitin.

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Plagiarism Essay Instructors Peer Review 158

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2018

But it wasn’t until her current gig, serving as an instructor for a course on water supply and demand in California, that she got her feet wet with open educational resources. Coming from educational publishing, there was a strict division between writing and editing and graphic-design work,” says Anagnoson.

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Textbooks Instructors History Syllabus 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives. However, assessment is more than just grading and is often misunderstood.

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Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

The student then has an opportunity to revise and resubmit the piece based on the combination of feedback from the assigned writing fellow, the ATA system, and peer review. Unfortunately, we know that instructors don’t give enough feedback, often because the teacher-student ratio is such that they don’t have time.”

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Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 142

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Having taught students in brick-and-mortar classrooms for most of my 23-year tenure in education, I had grown accustomed to witnessing the positive impact human connection can have on the life trajectory of my community college students. After transitioning to the virtual classroom, my first semester was consumed with fear and anxiety.

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Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 107

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

Having taught students in brick-and-mortar classrooms for most of my 23-year tenure in education, I had grown accustomed to witnessing the positive impact human connection can have on the life trajectory of my community college students. After transitioning to the virtual classroom, my first semester was consumed with fear and anxiety.

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Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 105

Faculty Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Students who opt for e-learning likely prefer it for the flexibility it affords, but that doesnt mean they want to miss out on engaging with their classmates or instructor in a meaningful way. It was clear that while there were many differences in the presentation techniques, seminars were considered of great value to all.

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Student Engagement Instructors Students Feedback 88

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

Students can do a self-reflection upon finishing the draft, and also engage in anonymous peer-reviews of each other’s work. The system guides pupils through how to offer constructive feedback to their peers. Teachers can select how the feedback process will unfold.

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Writing Feedback Peer Review Plagiarism 113

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2016

This year’s Brightspace Excellence Awards , announced at FUSION 2016 by global learning technology provider D2L, recognized the promise of online learning and its ability to connect more and more people to high-quality educational programs. Rochester Institute of Technology : Sandra Connelly, Instructor.

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Online Learning Quizzes eLearning Learning 115

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

Educational podcasting may symbolize a thorough learning possibility to stimulate students’ imaginations throughout the post-pandemic educational continuum. To achieve effective learning via podcasting, educators should consider “The Six Stages of Educational Podcasts” to create the body of work.

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Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 110

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives. However, assessment is more than just grading and is often misunderstood.

Fairness 109

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 109

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In 2019, the US Department of Education reported that one in every three American high school students participates in dual enrollment courses (Shivji & Wilson, 2019), a number expected to rise in the coming years. Texas is one such state where rapid expansion is underway.

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Instructors Peer Review High School High School 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Now, for those who aren’t familiar, OER, or Open Educational Resources, are course materials under an open license which allows others to access and reuse them at no cost. There’s been a movement lately in institutions, particularly community colleges, to incorporate more OER materials as a way to curb the rising costs of higher education.

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Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 114

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In line with this reasoning is our notion of “Trickle-Down Engagement,” which states that as our engagement increases as instructors, our students’ engagement will consequently increase, as will their learning in the course (Saucier et al., Practitioners in Higher Education. Adult Higher Education Alliance. King-White, D.

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Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 142

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In 2019, the US Department of Education reported that one in every three American high school students participates in dual enrollment courses (Shivji & Wilson, 2019), a number expected to rise in the coming years. Texas is one such state where rapid expansion is underway.

Instructors 111

Instructors Peer Review High School High School 111

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Keywords: Student partnerships, Asset-Based Mindset, Language Resources Introduction In educational contexts, English is often privileged as the language of communication and instruction. 2024; Cook-Sather, 2020). 2024; Montenegro & Jankowski, 2017; Tinto, 2017; Winklemes, 2016).

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Language 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a speculative concept to a transformative tool in higher education, particularly within community colleges. Drawing on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), it argues that AI can enhance accessibility and efficiency while preserving the human essence of education.

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Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 88

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2023

Thus, it’s pressing for instructors to collaborate on concrete ways to create a welcoming tone and build rapport in digital spaces. As English professors and educational developers, we think this question is essential when creating a sense of belonging for all students. Journal of Educators Online, 14(2). References: Bogost, I.

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Culture Communication Writing Language 122

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

As the educators I spoke with lamented, “the product is so hard to assess.” Are they responding to criticism from their peers and instructor, even if they don’t accept the changes? An educator of 41 years, Janet Files is a Literacy Specialist with the South Carolina Department of Education. What would it look like?

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Writing Essay Feedback Instructors 113

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

Educational podcasting may symbolize a thorough learning possibility to stimulate students’ imaginations throughout the post-pandemic educational continuum. To achieve effective learning via podcasting, educators should consider “The Six Stages of Educational Podcasts” to create the body of work.

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Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 88

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

As an educator, Jared Cotton has worn nearly as many hats as Dr. Seuss’s Bartholomew Cubbins—elementary math and science teacher, assistant principal, principal, district director of assessment and accountability, assistant superintendent, superintendent. Which isn’t to say that the readership of educators has been entirely forgotten.

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Writing Feedback Exams Middle School 124

Faculty Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Students who opt for e-learning likely prefer it for the flexibility it affords, but that doesnt mean they want to miss out on engaging with their classmates or instructor in a meaningful way. It was clear that while there were many differences in the presentation techniques, seminars were considered of great value to all.

Student Engagement 66

Student Engagement Instructors Students Feedback 66