Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

We also explore the role of continuous evaluation and stakeholder engagement in maintaining an AI framework that remains true to an institution’s mission over time. Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices. Actionable Tip : Develop a stakeholder engagement plan with regular feedback sessions.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Flipped Classroom 2.0 This incremental mastery builds confidence and reduces cognitive overload.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Flipped Classroom 2.0 This incremental mastery builds confidence and reduces cognitive overload.

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 88

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Here are three key expectations that are redefining modern education: Interactive Learning : Students expect dynamic, interactive lessons that incorporate multimedia elements and real-time feedback. Passive learning is no longer acceptable. They want the ability to learn at their own pace and choose when and where they study.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

I would like to see teachers balance the time they spend on instruction with the time they spend facilitating learning and providing feedback as students attempt to do something with that instruction. The challenge for teachers is figuring out how to create the time and space necessary to prioritize feedback.

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? An easy-to-use platform for teachers to handle the entire loop from creation to feedback can be the answer to saving time and energy. There’s a feedback option for every teacher—and every student!

Feedback 159

Feedback Motivation Evaluation Education 159

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

The summer break gives us time to recharge and re-evaluate why we do this challenging work. What is the learning objective or value of each assignment? What are you spending time providing feedback on? Are students using your feedback to improve the quality of their work? 1 Articulate Your WHY and Revisit It Daily.

Metacognitive Skills 367

Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

million educators will be able to quickly and easily evaluate a submission for the presence of AI-generated text and provide feedback to students in their current Turnitin workflows. Over 10,700 institutions and more than 2.1 Educators told us that being able to accurately detect AI written text is their first priority right now.

Writing 296

Writing Academic Integrity Education Feedback 296

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002). Sojka et al.

Feedback 107

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 107

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We're looking at bias in adaptive learning and artificial intelligence technologies. We're looking at how reading affects mathematics outcomes. We have even developed an open-source A/B testing platform that allows us to evaluate the effectiveness of content changes we make in our software.

Learning Outcomes 153

Learning Outcomes Learning Math Languages 153

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As educational technology companies look to place learning science at the core of their products, there are three key steps to success: aligning their teams around education outcomes, building a feedback loop, and evaluating and validating your results.

Science 267

Science Learning Interdisciplinary Feedback 267

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002). Sojka et al.

Feedback 94

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 94

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

QM’s robust framework, encapsulated in the QM Rubric, evaluates various facets of online course design through eight categories, including learning objectives, alignment, assessment strategies, instructional materials, learner interaction, course technology, learner support, accessibility, and usability.

Feedback 121

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 121

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

The situation is made even more challenging by the lack of suitable feedback mechanisms to help teachers understand who is struggling in class and to help them quickly find the root cause of the student’s challenges. This can significantly enhance learning outcomes by ensuring students receive the support they need to master the material.

Teaching 322

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 322

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. Support learning in and from practice : As highlighted by Ball and Cohen (1999), learning is most effective when embedded in practice, making peer observations a powerful tool for professional development.

Evaluation 101

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 101

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

QM’s robust framework, encapsulated in the QM Rubric, evaluates various facets of online course design through eight categories, including learning objectives, alignment, assessment strategies, instructional materials, learner interaction, course technology, learner support, accessibility, and usability.

Feedback 110

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 110

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. Support learning in and from practice : As highlighted by Ball and Cohen (1999), learning is most effective when embedded in practice, making peer observations a powerful tool for professional development.

Evaluation 96

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 96

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2018

But AI requires massive amounts of data, so before jumping on the AI bandwagon we need to: reflect on the kinds of data that would make teaching more effective and improve learning outcomes; consider the systems that will allow us to collect and manage the data; and. What kind of feedback is the most valuable for student growth?

Learning Outcomes 197

Learning Outcomes Intelligence Evaluation Feedback 197

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2023

Recently, EdSurge talked with ISTE researchers who managed Teacher Ready, a research-driven project that (1) provides edtech decision-makers with tools to validly and reliably evaluate edtech, and (2) helped expand the ISTE Seal of Alignment certification by integrating user experience and product usability components. Is it easy to use?

Evaluation 168

Evaluation Learning Outcomes Feedback Achievement 168

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Learn more about our funding here.) He says AI products could yield positive learning outcomes by providing personalized attention and learning to students, but does not believe tools such as Khanmigo could replace human instruction completely. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a Chalkbeat funder.

Schools 270

Schools Math Testing Intelligence 270

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. AI's ability to provide instantaneous, tailored feedback can revolutionize how educators evaluate and enhance academic performance.

Student Engagement 213

Student Engagement Ethics Teaching Education 213

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Our new offerings – Middle School Student Self-Report and SEL Strategies and Interventions Package – are important components for changing the trajectory of learning with a focus on students’ strengths, while driving positive classroom environments and optimal learning outcomes.”

Middle School 246

Middle School Middle School Education Students 246

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

With the continued funding challenges educators face, it’s crucial to pick an education resource that will yield the best return on investment and support learning outcomes for your district. Share these success criteria when evaluating resources so there is a mutually agreed upon goal that both parties are working toward.

eLearning 166

eLearning Evaluation Math Feedback 166

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Indeed, the time spent on teaching class is less than the time spent on preparation, evaluation, and feedback (grading). A 2017 study found that tutoring is the most effective way to improve learning outcomes among students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. AI could transform tutoring.

Teachers 275

Teachers Textbooks Multiple Choice Questions Essay 275

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

This article explores the role of metacognition in enhancing learning outcomes for ELLs and demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can support metacognitive growth. Together, these strategies empower ELLs to take ownership of their learning and thrive. and Che Guevara. References Azevedo, R., & Hadwin, A.

Essay 168

Essay Ethics Feedback Languages 168

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He argues that the traditional lecture method for teaching physics and other STEM fields has been proven ineffective, and that shifts to more active methods can greatly improve learning outcomes to make sure the next generation of researchers can make the next Nobel-worthy breakthroughs. Why that topic?

Teaching 200

Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Teaching Evaluations 200

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In higher education, there has been an over-reliance on administering summative assessments and simply assigning student grades, often with minimal to no feedback provided prior to the conclusion of the course. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Agency as both a learning outcome—and a precious resource Agency is generally defined as an important learning outcome , characterized by the ability for students to set and pursue their own learning goals. With students largely running the show, what was there left to do?

Teaching 218

Teaching Students Learning English 218

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Learning can happen in many ways! Some of my favorite ways include using video for self-reflection and for peer feedback. Even a few moments of video can provide rich substance that can accelerate my learning as an educator. Ultimately, though, good teaching is really only measured in student learning outcomes.

Education 308

Education Schools Math Science 308

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital quizzes, online assignments, and real-time feedback mechanisms offer a more dynamic and varied approach to evaluating students’ understanding and progress. Interactive and multimedia elements capture students’ interest and make learning more enjoyable.

Technology 238

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 238

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

EdReports — the highly regarded, independent nonprofit designed to improve education by providing reviews of K-12 instructional materials — applies evidence-based analysis in evaluating math and ELA programs. Teaching with high-quality instructional materials has a direct impact on student learning outcomes.

Grades 139

Grades Math Evaluation Problem-Based Learning 139

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In higher education, there has been an over-reliance on administering summative assessments and simply assigning student grades, often with minimal to no feedback provided prior to the conclusion of the course. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Edsurge

JUNE 24, 2024

Additionally, feedback from teachers and students can provide insights into the effectiveness of current tools and identify gaps in the current edtech suite. Evaluate: Assess Product Quality and Efficacy During the evaluation stage, districts review potential edtech solutions and scope their ability to meet the identified needs.

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Feedback Fairness Testing 111

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

Authentic Assessment 133

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 133

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

Learning Styles 130

Learning Styles Learning Students Laboratory 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Under Mr. Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. This collaborative effort sparked engaging discussions and valuable feedback.

Education 293

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 293