Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. Common Approach #16: Grouping students for simple tasks Tweak: Design group work for complex tasks that require multiple thinkers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

Users seamlessly switch from communal class discussions to private conversations or group work, similar to a lab or classroom. Teachers can speak to everyone when needed, move between individual students and groups for smaller discussions, and place groups of students in audio-isolated rooms for collaboration.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2025

Research suggests that student outcomes can improve when direct instruction is combined with opportunities for practice paired with timely feedback. Incorporating both front-of-room displays and student devices allows students to move fluidly between content consumption, practice with feedback and whole-class sharing.

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Universal Design Feedback Learning Beliefs 137

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

They’re just making their work more efficient.” — Pat Yongpradit, chief academic officer for Code.org and the leader of TeachAI “If an instructor was to use ChatGPT to generate writing feedback, I would absolutely expect them to tell students they are doing that,” she says.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Moreover, while students are sitting in class working on their assignments, Abromaitis can give instant feedback to them individually. She comments on their work in real time, doing everything from correcting simple grammar mistakes to providing links for students struggling with particular material. who is being left behind.

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Student Engagement English Assignments Feedback 163

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

What follows are four ways that technology transcends analog tools in education, including those that demonstrate simple recall while providing valuable feedback to fuel learning to the true innovators in our classrooms: teachers. We crawl before we walk, just like we memorize sight words before we write prose.

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Teachers Feedback Knowledge Beliefs 167

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Furthermore, collaboration and communication tools enable students to work together and communicate more effectively. Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams support group projects, discussions, and peer feedback, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Collaboration is also improved through technology.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Over the years I tried more classwork, less classwork, having students take notes, not having students take notes, working in groups, working alone, more homework, no homework, less homework, extra help sessions and everything in between. I also stopped including a grade in any of the feedback that I give to students.

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Teachers Feedback Math Assignments 145

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Digital platforms facilitate group work, enabling students to communicate and share ideas seamlessly, whether in-person or remotely. Educators can utilize digital tools for real-time feedback, tracking student progress through analytics, which helps in adjusting instruction as needed. Monitoring and assessment are also vital.

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Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010).

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 121

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

This model is similar to the center rotations that already occur in many elementary classrooms, in which students rotate through stations in small groups, working both independently and with the teacher. However, encouraging students to take ownership for their group members is difficult.

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Metacognitive Skills Learning Assignments Group work 165

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Based on that feedback, the professor, Julia Parra, says she changed the assignment to make it broader, and more inclusive. Group work in face-to-face classes can be challenging as it is,” Parra said. I have students really take all of those choices,” Parra said.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Promotive interaction involves concept explanation, idea challenging, providing positive support and feedback, and, more importantly, the student’s involvement in the learning process (Raihan, 2014). Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Additionally, technology enables quicker feedback and progress tracking, allowing educators to focus more on personalized instruction. Digital tools like Google Classroom and collaborative apps facilitate group work, allowing students to communicate and share ideas easily, both inside and outside the classroom. Let’s find out.

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Technology Textbooks Feedback Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

EdTech Magazine

JULY 6, 2018

Huddle spaces ,” or large tables with big displays, support group work and let students and teachers share digital content in a larger format. New desk designs that include whiteboard tops and charging stations can enable old-school brainstorming while making it easy to plug into new classroom devices, such as Chromebooks. “It

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Teachers Students Feedback Learning Spaces 146

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Synchronous Asynchronous Works well for: - establishing community and personal connections - lateral exchange of ideas (live discussions) - group work (projects, breakouts)1:1 and small-group coaching - establishing and maintaining a regular schedule - real-time feedback and guidance- teaching “factual” content at scale - learners with high motivation (..)

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

Using the second/third grade pod as an example, Allen explains how two teachers start their morning together with a group of nearly 58 students who work on their own tablet devices. Each student is assigned an individualized learning schedule that involves group work or one-on-one interventions with a teacher.

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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. There is also an emphasis on real-world applications to make math more relevant and engaging for students.

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Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Promotive interaction involves concept explanation, idea challenging, providing positive support and feedback, and, more importantly, the student’s involvement in the learning process (Raihan, 2014). Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2024

Tips for Teachers to Balance Work and Life During the Busy Parent-Teacher Conference Season The parent-teacher conference season often demands your full attention since you will have to create and update records as well as give specific feedback to every parent about their child.

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2018

Having been on the development side, I know how tough it is to make great stuff, especially without quality feedback tuned to the unique challenges of making learning experiences. If a tool has any hope of being useful and widely-adopted then it needs early and continual feedback from teachers and students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Get ready for some slick tips to make the most of tools like methink personalized vibes, instant feedback, and leveling up your skills in no time. They generate instant feedback and personalized lessons. AI tutors can simulate conversations, provide pronunciation feedback, and tailor lessons based on progress. Use AI as a tool.

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Critical Thinking Education Feedback Learning 114

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

My rationale was that I provided feedback throughout the year on their work, and now it is time that they do likewise for me. Other questions on the form would ask for a rating of my teaching, participation in group work, and what activities they felt were the most engaging.

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Evaluation Feedback Curriculum Assignments 155

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Instructors play pivotal roles, guiding students through complex concepts, providing immediate feedback, and igniting intellectual curiosity. One of the key advantages of classroom learning is the immediate feedback loop it offers.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

This model can be used when data needs to be collected for a specific reason, or when specific feedback on an aspect of instruction is sought. Both Tonja and I worked with separate groups of students. Her group focused on changing improper fractions to mixed numbers and my group worked on adding and subtracting mixed numbers.

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Teaching Teachers Students Math 216

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010).

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

For example, moving from lecture to small group work is only as effective as the nature of the feedback, the respect between stakeholders, and the understanding students have in how the process helps them grow both intellectually and socially.

Technology 167

Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Dynamics of group interaction play a huge role in society, so Calarco fosters positive group work in her classroom. For example, to ensure the podcasting groups are well balanced, Calarco asks students what roles they would like to play; the clearly defined choices are reporter, editor / executive producer, and sound engineer.

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Teaching Multidisciplinary Culture Feedback 167

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Real-time Assessment : Technology allows for immediate feedback through online quizzes and assessments, helping teachers identify areas where students may need additional support. Digital tools enable group work and effective communication, enhancing teamwork skills. Finally, technology promotes collaboration among students.

Technology 130

Technology Attention Quizzes Communication 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

Would you emphasize a supportive learning environment, cognitive and affective learning, pedagogical design, essential content, creating assessments, providing feedback, integrating technology, or something different? This could take the form of a no-point or low-stakes quiz, a case study, group work, or even a reflective activity.

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Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 89

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Johnson, who wanted to help students course-correct before midterms, developed an innovative combination of high-stakes and low-stakes assignments and assessments that provide ongoing feedback.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The group “quiz” can be conducted in the classroom or synchronously online utilizing Zoom break-out rooms: the students can speak to one another while taking the quiz, but each student must individually key in their answers. And if the Quiz is auto-graded, students will receive immediate feedback on their performance.

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Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Small groups work While lecturing is one way to convey information, other methods, like gallery walks, encourage student interaction during the teaching and learning process. During a gallery walk, each group answers a prompt, posting their findings on large poster papers that are then placed around the classroom.

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Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 122

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 124

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

Rather than having teachers manage a whole group of 30+ students at once, PBL frees them to break classes into small groups and connect and talk in depth with each group. This way, teachers can provide a lot more feedback for improvements and growth.

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Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 142