Edsurge

JULY 30, 2019

DeVaney wouldn’t reveal much about the innovation team’s particular plans, other than to say that the university intends to offer three new online and hybrid degree programs in the fall and to launch multiple degrees per year over the next five years.

Exams 162

Exams Fairness Instructors Evaluation 162

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

Classic online course standards emphasize the value of three types of interactions: student-instructor interaction, student-content interaction, and student-student interaction. On the other hand, quality assurance standards almost always require online courses to create persistent opportunities for student-student engagement.

Exams 116

Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 116

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

during lessons, and offer students a variety of ways to complete assignments rather than requiring everyone to write a paper or take a timed exam. Institutional offices of disability services, academic accommodations, and equality and diversity should be contacting instructors with reminders and information, Del Tufo says.

Schools 176

Schools Disabilities Exams Distance Learning 176

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Do exams still serve a purpose? How do we move beyond grades to more meaningful demonstrations of learning? On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? But why, then, do so many courses still rely on exams?

Assignments 101

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 101

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

Classic online course standards emphasize the value of three types of interactions: student-instructor interaction, student-content interaction, and student-student interaction. On the other hand, quality assurance standards almost always require online courses to create persistent opportunities for student-student engagement.

Exams 98

Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 98

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

It sounds like a drastic measure: moving every school to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. His time as a blended learning instructor in Taos, N.M., Among Lee Shawver’s students, those that typically perform well in the classroom are adapting well to the online environment.

Schools 218

Schools Students Assignments Testing 218

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

Proctoring of tests/exam helps maintain academic honesty and quality in the course. She enjoys learning as much as she does teaching and understands that students have varied learning styles and needs. References Educause Learning Initiative (ELI). Instructors share secrets for ‘Bichronous’ teaching online.

Exams 111

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 111

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. — Stephen Heywood, Broadcast Engineer, PTZOptics. — Keith Look, Ed.D., VP of Equity and Innovation, K-12, Territorium.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2018

Companies that make learning software now gather unprecedented amounts of data on student behavior as students do things like read online textbooks or study for tests with digital review tools. But when online learning aids can study students, could that give professors new ways to help learners?

Instructors 108

Instructors Exams Motivation Study 108

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Just think: Remote education means no Friday night invitations to a Shabbat dinner for students unfamiliar with Judaism; no public Diwali celebrations that spark conversations of Hinduism and Indian cultures; no late-night pancake parties the night before exams hosted by campus Christian clubs that foster meaningful discussion over a meal.

Students 135

Students Instructors Study Exams 135

Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

Proctoring of tests/exam helps maintain academic honesty and quality in the course. She enjoys learning as much as she does teaching and understands that students have varied learning styles and needs. References Educause Learning Initiative (ELI). Instructors share secrets for ‘Bichronous’ teaching online.

Exams 98

Exams Course Design Assignments Learning 98

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

By implementing these strategies, CTE educators can expect a vibrant, engaging learning environment where students can obtain skills and knowledge for a successful future. Incorporate mindfulness into lessons: Introduce brief mindfulness or meditation activities during online classes to help students manage stress and improve concentration.

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. — Stephen Heywood, Broadcast Engineer, PTZOptics. — Keith Look, Ed.D., VP of Equity and Innovation, K-12, Territorium.

Hybrid Learning 294

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Languages 294

Faculty Focus

JULY 27, 2023

It might be about current events related to the field, the assigned reading of the day, a difficult problem or concept, or a reflection on the time and method that students are using to prepare for an upcoming exam. Instructors can give voice to a large class when there is no time to invite individual students to speak up.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

They see tests as being designed to measure how smart they are, and so those exams become “anxiety- provoking ordeals. Procrastination is a perennial problem in online courses, made worse, according to Miller if the “habit” of regular (if not daily) course contact is not established right from the beginning of the course.

Motivation 116

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

They see tests as being designed to measure how smart they are, and so those exams become “anxiety- provoking ordeals. Procrastination is a perennial problem in online courses, made worse, according to Miller if the “habit” of regular (if not daily) course contact is not established right from the beginning of the course.

Motivation 98

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 98

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Transferring from one local system to another can lead to learning gaps, repeated material, or complete curriculum mismatches. Online learning offers a compelling solution. Why Online Learning Works for Families on the Move 1. That’s the magic of online schools.

Schools 52

Schools Exams Assignments Culture 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

An online high school is an accredited academic institution that delivers secondary education entirely through digital means. Students attend live classes or access pre-recorded lessons, submit assignments electronically, take exams online, and engage in digital collaboration with peers and teachers.

High School 52

High School High School Exams Schools 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 28, 2025

Students should actively participate in classes, seek feedback, and build relationships with their instructors to ensure strong letters of recommendation later on. The Power of Personal Essays for Online Students Perhaps the biggest tool in an online student’s arsenal is the college essay. What obstacles did they overcome?

Essay 52

Essay Students Testing Participation 52

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2020

Even when she did host live office hours and exam reviews, not many students participated. We read a ‘fun’ article and talked about the effects of online learning from a cognitive psych perspective,” she said. “I Instructors who regularly convened live virtual class sessions didn’t always see much of their students, either.

Counselling 180

Counselling Fairness Students Exams 180

Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

For example, in a biology course, instructors can watch students interact with thousands of 3D models, such as those found on Sketchfab or virtual programs such as BioDigital. Additionally, students can follow along virtually as instructors point out different structures. exam scores increased post adjustments). pp 153-177).

Lecturing 126

Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 126

Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

For example, in a biology course, instructors can watch students interact with thousands of 3D models, such as those found on Sketchfab or virtual programs such as BioDigital. Additionally, students can follow along virtually as instructors point out different structures. exam scores increased post adjustments). pp 153-177).

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 98