Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

While educational technology does make learning visible, it is the teacher that makes learning meaningful. 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.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

“I hope it works, I hope it works,” I muttered to myself as Tonja, the student teacher in our classroom, logged into Zoom to reach the remote learners in our class. As the program started, I couldn’t help but think how different her experience as a preservice teacher was from my own. And there was no pandemic.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 6, 2018

Modern Classrooms Energize Students and Teachers. A modern learning environment , which allows teachers to manipulate the classroom for any need and think beyond just “typical chairs in rows,” could be the key to making any space the right space for innovative thinking, says David Andrade, a K–12 education strategist at CDW-G. “It

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The teacher circulates the room answering questions, directing students to additional resources and taking notes on student progress. Later the teacher will review the groups work and provide them with feedback directed at the competencies they are working to achieve. Why are students engaged in this work?

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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. Yet one day I watched a teacher in Hermon, Me., In Vassalboro, Me.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

Burlington, VT (June 8, 2021) – InSpace , a collaborative video conferencing platform that replicates personal interaction between students and teachers in virtual classrooms, today announcedthat the company has closed on $6 million in two rounds of seed funding. The funding is led by a $2.6

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. But teachers rarely share with students where these materials come from. But many experts say it depends on what a teacher is doing with AI.

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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. Here’s how it works: Students make “appointments” with different peers at specific times.

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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. Direct instruction allows teachers to break content into manageable chunks with opportunities for practice and mastery before learners progress to the next step.

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Universal Design Feedback Learning Beliefs 145

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Students didn’t like the traditional textbook-and-worksheet-centric course, and their teachers and district staff were concerned that a lack of engagement was translating into lower grades at Canada’s Ottawa Catholic School Board’s (OCSB) high schools. OCSB teacher Audra Abromaitis; full size image here. who is being left behind.

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Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

However, its a powerful tool for guiding instruction, providing feedback, and helping students grow. I can show respect during group work by listening and taking turns. Thumbs up/down : An easy visual during lessons that gives you instant feedback. I can solve multi-step math problems using equations.

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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.

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Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 143

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

As a novice teacher educated in the digital age, I entered education, and specifically Saint Cornelius Catholic School, at a time of whirlwind change. Much of the changes center on shifting our culture and mindset from teacher-focused to student-centered learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Digital platforms facilitate group work, enabling students to communicate and share ideas seamlessly, whether in-person or remotely. Tools for grading, attendance tracking, and lesson planning streamline administrative tasks, allowing teachers to focus more on instruction and student interaction.

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Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you work in education in 2020, you are making tough decisions about how to best reach and teach your learners in the midst of a global pandemic. There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning.

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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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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

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Form groups strategically. Monitor and facilitate group dynamics.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Dr. Jackson began his career as a high school mathematics teacher before advancing into leadership roles, including middle school assistant principal, high school principal, and deputy superintendent within the Hot Springs School District, where he served for 14 years.

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Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

It’s always a challenge to evaluate teachers. But Christian Miraglia, Education Consultant and part of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew, suggests asking students to evaluate the teacher. Here’s how that would work: A Teacher’s Best Evaluator. Here’s how that would work: A Teacher’s Best Evaluator.

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Evaluation Feedback Curriculum Assignments 155

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 118

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Generative AI is all anyone in education talks about anymore so the Ask a Tech Teacher team wanted to provide a collection of tips for using AI as a tutor. 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. Instead, they can complement such.

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Critical Thinking Education Feedback Learning 114

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

How to Get Started with SEL Teachers can emphasize SEL with their students from day one of the school year by flipping their class expectations and beginning with activities that get students collaborating while also practicing classroom routines. 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

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Form groups strategically. Monitor and facilitate group dynamics.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

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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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Instructors play pivotal roles, guiding students through complex concepts, providing immediate feedback, and igniting intellectual curiosity. Classroom learning is the fundamental mode of education where students gather in a physical space under the guidance of a teacher or instructor to engage in structured learning activities.

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Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

As teachers, administrators, or parents, we know how important the future is for our students, and we want to give them an idea of what to expect when the next chapter of their lives begin. The teacher was especially surprised to see this, since the student was typically quiet during class.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Using technology in the classroom offers numerous benefits that enhance the educational experience for students and teachers alike. Real-time Assessment : Technology allows for immediate feedback through online quizzes and assessments, helping teachers identify areas where students may need additional support.

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Technology Attention Quizzes Communication 130

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Tools like learning management systems (LMS), educational apps, and gamified platforms allow teachers to differentiate instruction, providing students with content tailored to their needs and pace. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students.

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Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

It does have a clear, easy to follow organizational structure and most notably, it spells out implications—what teachers might consider doing in response to what the research says motivates students. The first implication for teachers involves the feedback they provide students. It needs to be accurate.

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Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 111

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

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.

Teaching 167

Teaching Multidisciplinary Culture Feedback 167

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 121

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

It does have a clear, easy to follow organizational structure and most notably, it spells out implications—what teachers might consider doing in response to what the research says motivates students. The first implication for teachers involves the feedback they provide students. It needs to be accurate.

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Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 105

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? That said, what is it about an optimally designed class that resonates so deeply with my inner teacher?

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Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 86

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Another master teacher of large classes is Michael Wesch. For Spencer, one key strategy is having students do focused group work and reinforcing their learning through means other than strictly relying on passive listening to lectures. Exploring many different applications of the same concept.

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Learning Students Assignments Participation 163