Edsurge

JULY 21, 2018

We look at a huge variety of products and services, and we’re always tweaking our rubric and updating aging evaluations. To evaluate products, we use a 15-point rubric that evaluates three key qualities (engagement, pedagogy and support) essential to great digital learning. What does that mean?

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Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2021

While we have been able to use these tools in that way, most educators would readily point to what is missing from the current video platforms that could improve online teaching: tools to better facilitate student interactions, including enhanced polling and quizzing features, group work tools, and more.

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Education Quizzes Internet Art 210

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

We have learned some lessons in the past two years through faculty focus groups and by surveying students about their experiences teaching and learning in Carson 61. This evaluation has enabled us to adapt and hone the process of selecting, preparing and assisting instructors to teach in the room. It’s still all about the people.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 148

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Group work is a great tool in a STEM teacher’s arsenal, and one of the most important ways that modern teaching is deviating from the traditional lecture (Freeman et al., Unfortunately, managing group work as a teacher is a honed skill that requires time, practice, and initially involves some risk.

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Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The instructional technology coordinator Melanie Kitchen proposes using “ campfire groups ,” or consistent groups of four students and an educator that gather to analyze, debate and discuss material.

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Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, evaluating the best immersive technology resources requires an understanding of current technology limitations and offerings. . Immersive technology is advancing, moving away from independent work toward collaborative exercises. . Here Is What the Right Tools for Mixed Reality in the Classroom Look Like. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Participation Evaluation Attention Study 167

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2017

When they don’t get that experience because they are forced to do group work and interact with peers (who they do not view as subject-matter experts), they don’t feel like they are learning. “I I have had students tell me. I am not paying to listen to my neighbor's thoughts, I am paying to hear you,” says Pickett.

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Lecturing Course Evaluations Students History 155

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Other group members can be resentful of this, and the result can undermine collaboration benefits. Professors should be careful in the formation of groups, implement individual accountability criteria, and use peer evaluation to abate this problem. Form groups strategically. Monitor and facilitate group dynamics.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Who They Work With CA Group works with public districts, charter networks, individual schools, nonprofit organizations, foundations and corporations. CA Group works best when school leaders and teachers have a good degree of autonomy. To begin the project, CA Group evaluated personalized learning in Texas.

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Blended Learning Schools Group work Evaluation 116

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Other group members can be resentful of this, and the result can undermine collaboration benefits. Professors should be careful in the formation of groups, implement individual accountability criteria, and use peer evaluation to abate this problem. Form groups strategically. Monitor and facilitate group dynamics.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2018

deLaski stresses that her group worked closely with employers, consulting more than 50 of them and getting feedback on how to improve each badge they’re offering. And she said the next step is to run experiments to test how well these work in practice.

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Skills Critical Thinking Participation English 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

In fact, several of my colleagues who have been invited to my class as a teaching effectiveness peer-evaluator have commented on how quickly students get to work when they have a task and that they sense a strong understanding of the course expectations.

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Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 124

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

One is having students approach me before the semester telling me how they hate group work, and they wouldn’t have chosen the class except that they’ve heard how great it is and how positive previous cohorts have found this group work task. I Hate Group Work!”: References: Allan, E. Ambrose, S., Bridges, M.

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A Tale of Two Taxonomies The referenced article cites Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy, a scale of increasingly complex levels of thinking that students demonstrate as they learn—moving from rote recall to higher order skills like creation and evaluation.

Teachers 167

Teachers Feedback Knowledge Beliefs 167

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

I’ve used this space for flipped classrooms when I have students do group work in class, like this example from a course on Greek archaeology: Each group of students can work simultaneously on one page, adding content which is marked with a vertical colored stripe and the student’s initials so you can see which student added which content.

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Education Instructors English Language 126

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

In fact, several of my colleagues who have been invited to my class as a teaching effectiveness peer-evaluator have commented on how quickly students get to work when they have a task and that they sense a strong understanding of the course expectations.

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Syllabus Lecturing Discussions Science 111

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

A blended learning approach, where students engage with digital tools while also participating in teacher-led instruction, group work, and experiential learning, can create a more inclusive environment. What skills should educators focus on to prepare students for an AI-driven world?

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Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2019

But the quality, convenience and cost of the Oculus Go make this product worth evaluating for classroom curriculum. Given budget restrictions, most educational institutions would likely limit Oculus Go purchases to a few devices for station or group work. The other nine apps are free.

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History Evaluation Group work Testing 165

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Another essential strategy is collaborative learning, which emphasizes group work and peer interaction to promote active engagement and shared knowledge construction. By offering varied instructional approaches, educators can address individual student needs and maximize learning outcomes.

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Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Teach Hub

JUNE 7, 2024

Additionally, you can design engaging learning stations and formative assessment s like exit tickets, making differentiated instruction and evaluations seamless. Its collaborative tools make group work easy and fun, enabling students to collaborate seamlessly, regardless of their location.

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Motivation Quizzes Classroom Management Attention 104

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part 1: Pedagogical approaches Backward design Set the course goals and lesson objectives, then plan activities, assignments, and evaluations/assessments that align with the goals and objectives.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Open-ended problems are great way to offer students the opportunity to work in diverse teams, develop critical-thinking skills, and gain presentation and project management skills. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations. References Strenghscope. 2022, February).

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 107

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part 1: Pedagogical approaches Backward design Set the course goals and lesson objectives, then plan activities, assignments, and evaluations/assessments that align with the goals and objectives.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Open-ended problems are great way to offer students the opportunity to work in diverse teams, develop critical-thinking skills, and gain presentation and project management skills. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations. References Strenghscope. 2022, February).

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 89

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Platforms like Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom allow for real-time discussions, feedback, and group work, making remote and hybrid learning more accessible. Another key responsibility is evaluating and selecting appropriate education technology companies and technologies that align with educational goals and curricula.

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Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This may involve lectures, active learning activities, or group work to disseminate information and student learning. If co-teaching is not an option, observing the course beforehand or participating in peer evaluations can provide helpful experiences for improvement.

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Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

Break it down into categories: Educational screen time (online classes, digital homework, creative projects) Productive screen time (coding, design, researching, reading e-books) Passive screen time (scrolling, videos, gaming) Social screen time (video calls, chats, group work) Once you separate use from abuse , it becomes easier to set priorities.

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