EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In California, students at Chula Vista Elementary School District’s Salt Creek Elementary improved their scores by 137 percent over the state average on California’s performance exams in the first year of introducing a blended learning program. . Blended Learning Programs Improve the Learning Without the Lecture.

Technology 167

Technology Blended Learning Lecturing Exams 167

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And it’s this service that makes it possible for our system to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide. The Echo360 video platform use Amazon Transcribe to provide real-time transcriptions of lectures at the University of Michigan. Our system is also able to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide, automatically.

Study 165

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 165

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

In most cases, what professors ask students to do outside the classrooms is watch video lectures, and Barba thinks that part of the flipped approach needs to go, and that professors are relying too much on such videos as a crutch. STEM has always been lecture heavy,” she says, “and that's the big difference.”

Lecturing 163

Lecturing Learning STEM Instructors 163

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Learning Management Systems With learning management systems now installed at nearly all higher education institutions here and abroad, instructors can create course materials, assess student progress and generate custom exams. MOOC critics say that streaming lectures is not terribly innovative.

Online Learning 158

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 158

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Not in terms of the science-fiction robot overlords. or middle China, you will see one teacher and 50 students, or 20 students, each behind a desk, raising their hands, and the teacher lecturing. But the lecturing should be done by the masters. One person lecturing to a crowd of 1,000? Lectures should be given by masters.

Teaching 166

Teaching Lecturing Teaching Assistants Intelligence 166

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2021

With China muscling its way into the first ranks as a global power in science and technology— building vast new academic complexes, climbing to the top ranks of the world's elite universities, surpassing the U.S. Michael Wang, CEO of Beacon Education, a Beijing company I consult with that delivers U.S.

Distance Learning 171

Distance Learning Exams Science Lecturing 171

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A number of educators across the country are finding great value in ‘learning science’ books such as Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. lectures)” (p. Some may wonder if it is even possible to engage in learning science and competency-based educational practices for so-called ‘ deeper learning.’

Quizzes 143

Quizzes Learning Lecturing Students 143

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2018

Students may feel relief as they hand in an exam, but the moment marks the beginning of stress and anxiety for instructors and teaching assistants, who may need to grade hundreds of tests in a short time. To use Gradescope, a grader scans exams or assignments into the platform and each question is given a rubric.

Grades 100

Grades Exams Instructors Teaching Assistants 100

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et. Student exam performance then becomes a matter of cramming course content into short-term memory, without ever really mastering, considering, or owning the course material in a meaningful way.

Lecturing 122

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

To bring students back to the classroom, it can be tempting to scale back some course accommodations, such as not recording lectures or providing material online ( D’Agostino, 2022 ). I shifted to more written, reflective assignments and turned my proctored exams into open-book, take-home exams. 2020 ); Moores, et al.,

Student Engagement 106

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 106

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

This can be a real challenge for procrastinators, multitaskers, responsibility jugglers and anyone tempted to half-listen to a lecture while scrolling through social media—in other words, many people. Students could access chatbot quizzes ahead of exams to help assess their level of understanding.

Student Engagement 200

Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Exams 200

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

So, for those of us that cannot add one more thing to our already packed class schedules, look for ways to bring teamwork to your existing lecture topics. Leaning in on the great group work and connections formed during the semester provides an opportunity for a group final exam, and greatly diffuses any anxiety.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

So, for those of us that cannot add one more thing to our already packed class schedules, look for ways to bring teamwork to your existing lecture topics. Leaning in on the great group work and connections formed during the semester provides an opportunity for a group final exam, and greatly diffuses any anxiety.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Instead of learning from a combination of books, lectures and software, as students do at most schools, the primary mode of instruction for kids attending Quest to Learn is games. “I never want to make claims that games writ-large for any kid—under any circumstances—teach these sort of skills.” The takeaway?

Skills 168

Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Manipulatives, such as counting blocks and science kits, offer hands-on learning experiences that reinforce abstract concepts. Examples include standardized tests, final exams, and end-of-course projects, which measure student achievement against predetermined criteria and provide a snapshot of overall learning outcomes.

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

And that class, since I started doing that, is a 20 percent improvement in the exam grades. rapid retrieval: During a lecture, stop every 10 minutes or so to ask a question about a topic you’ve covered. . “So they’re retrieving and I can actually see what they’re doing in the moment,” she explains.

Multiple Choice Questions 77

Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 77

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

That’s always frustrated me, but my aggravation with the pace and compartmentalization of math curriculum was magnified by my renewed focus on the strategy of spaced practice, through my work with Dr. Yana Weinstein-Jones, a learning science researcher. Common sense, right? The research behind it is solid.

Learning 167

Learning Math Testing Exams 167

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

PowerPoints, brief lectures or lecture videos, images, diagrams, quizzes, and interactive activities can be utilized to deliver prelusive course content. At the Louisiana State School of Veterinary Medicine, a veterinary anatomy pre-course correlated with improved exam grades and reduced anxiety (McNulty and Lazarus, 2018).

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et. Student exam performance then becomes a matter of cramming course content into short-term memory, without ever really mastering, considering, or owning the course material in a meaningful way.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 98

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And it’s this service that makes it possible for our system to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide. The Echo360 video platform use Amazon Transcribe to provide real-time transcriptions of lectures at the University of Michigan. Our system is also able to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide, automatically.

Study 100

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 100

Edsurge

JULY 18, 2017

She currently takes a grade eleven social studies class and grade ten science class that are offered at the same time. But with the new model, she can access her science content online through Hapara to work on during tutorial time, and she can go to her social studies class for lectures with her teacher.

Schools 142

Schools Coaching Social Studies Mobile Devices 142

Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2023

Traditionally, assessment in higher education has mainly been standardized exams and course work pieces of varying degrees of realism. Astoundingly, ChatGPT can assist in “leveling up” these exam items as well as aid in designing high quality alternative assessments.

Education 116

Education Academic Integrity Fairness Exams 116

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

Then actively pick sometime within their lecture to say, "Here's a summary of the collection of the feedback I've received, here's what I would do based on this feedback." Simmons: Part of my school’s curriculum is a required first year seminar to make sure you're not just drowning in 400-person lectures. Simmons: Sure.

Teaching 125

Teaching Course Evaluations Evaluation Students 125

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2018

These include hard science, math, and math-intensive classes like macroeconomics. Not only does Clutch Prep have videos to supplement academic textbooks, they offer a course to assist preparation for MCAT exams. Whichever you select, the value seems well worth it if you are struggling with the math, science, or econ classes it covers.

Textbooks 95

Textbooks Exams Syllabus Essay 95

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Instead, they acquire information outside of class by reading, watching lectures recorded by the faculty member, or through many other online options. We can immediately correct misconceptions or misapplication of data rather than waiting until students make the errors in homework or on exams.

Learning 122

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 122

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Additionally, the tablet has Bluetooth, so I am able to carry on a lecture while walking around the classroom monitoring students as they take notes or work through problems. –Lisa Cumming, Science Teacher, Olmsted Falls High School. — Ryan Graham, Chief Technology Officer, Texthelp. — Keith Look, Ed.D.,

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing. As a result, the professor can assume a facilitator’s role, guide, and observe rather than lecture and direct learning. Incorporate individual accountability.

Collaborative Learning 116

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2023

Traditionally, assessment in higher education has mainly been standardized exams and course work pieces of varying degrees of realism. Astoundingly, ChatGPT can assist in “leveling up” these exam items as well as aid in designing high quality alternative assessments.

Education 98

Education Academic Integrity Fairness Exams 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing. As a result, the professor can assume a facilitator’s role, guide, and observe rather than lecture and direct learning. Incorporate individual accountability.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Beheshti, IEEE Senior Member, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences at New York Institute of Technology. Additionally, the tablet has Bluetooth, so I am able to carry on a lecture while walking around the classroom monitoring students as they take notes or work through problems. — Babak D.

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. Students could make a copy of the slides or worksheets and take notes as they follow the lecture. References Brown, P.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Syllabus Students Lecturing 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Rachel Davenport, a senior lecturer at Texas State University, has taught so many large classes that she jokes she has trouble readjusting to a small seminar room. Do you feel pressure to put on a show for them in these large lectures? I give them this exam review that they work on, hopefully. The stuff isn't rocket science.

Teaching 114

Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Syllabus 114

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Instead, they acquire information outside of class by reading, watching lectures recorded by the faculty member, or through many other online options. We can immediately correct misconceptions or misapplication of data rather than waiting until students make the errors in homework or on exams.

Learning 98

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

PowerPoints, brief lectures or lecture videos, images, diagrams, quizzes, and interactive activities can be utilized to deliver prelusive course content. At the Louisiana State School of Veterinary Medicine, a veterinary anatomy pre-course correlated with improved exam grades and reduced anxiety (McNulty and Lazarus, 2018).

Exams 77

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 77

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

In the afternoon they might be given a math or science assignment where they have to document the results. I can use the color codes to categorize the recorded information by subject, lecture, or information priority. From elementary school grades upwards, a student may be given a book to read and asked to write a review afterwards.

Technology 104

Technology Universal Design Learning Writing 104

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Students attend live classes or access pre-recorded lessons, submit assignments electronically, take exams online, and engage in digital collaboration with peers and teachers. Asynchronous Learning: Students access recorded lectures, complete assignments at their own pace, and submit work within flexible deadlines.

High School 52

High School High School Exams Schools 52