Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. Passive learning is no longer acceptable.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

The template features an intuitive layout and essential components such as a syllabus, clear assignment guidelines, feedback and grading policies, detailed discussion forums, and links to student support services. The process of integrating feedback from QM course reviews into the course templates is systematic and reflective: a.

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Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 121

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The program will utilize federal funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title II and feature CORE’s Online Elementary Reading Academy (OERA), as well as individualized coaching sessions for each participating teacher. Instructors will provide support to participants through feedback and dialogue.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

It allows participants to break free of static squares to create a fun, engaging environment that fosters collaboration. As participants zoom out, they can see the entire space, which provides visual social cues. Participants can use Google docs, Miro board and other tools to collaborate without leaving InSpace.

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Education Instructors Participation Science 246

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

The university has created a way for automated software to give students in large STEM courses feedback on their writing in cases where professors don’t have time to grade hundreds of essays. Unfortunately, we know that instructors don’t give enough feedback, often because the teacher-student ratio is such that they don’t have time.”

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Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 136

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

The template features an intuitive layout and essential components such as a syllabus, clear assignment guidelines, feedback and grading policies, detailed discussion forums, and links to student support services. The process of integrating feedback from QM course reviews into the course templates is systematic and reflective: a.

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Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 110

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

To stave off this potential defection, how can we instructors promote virtual community? One of the most empirically supported best practices of online education is for the instructor to “be present.” In an online-only world, it’s imperative for students to see you as a human being, not merely as an instructor.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When it comes to teaching economics and personal finance, instructors report that they value the use of digital storytelling, popular culture, and simulations/games because they help connect the dots between theory and real life, according to the study. . • The study is available on the Poptential website. About Certell, Inc.

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Study Social Studies Instructors Culture 257

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

What is Peer-to-peer Learning Peer-to-peer learning is where individuals learn from and with each other rather than relying on a traditional teacher or instructor. P articipants exchange ideas, explain concepts, ask questions, and provide feedback. Dependence on Participation : Success hinges on everyone contributing.

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Feedback Instructors Critical Thinking Learning 156

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

The instructor can lecture and students can ask questions, or the instructor can lead a live discussion. Then the professor can either respond to each video with feedback or ask the students to post video responses to each other. Everyone sends in their reply by a set deadline.

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Teaching Instructors Distance Learning Lecturing 218

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

At the same time, COVID-19 forced many seasoned instructors to grapple with assessing their students, making alternative assessment more mainstream. Blum (2020) argues that grades provide minimal feedback, they deemphasize learning, and what they actually measure is inconsistent (10-14).

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. Price includes course registration and all necessary materials.

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Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 31

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

To help adult learners, edtech tools should be designed for their needs and goals, support them in virtually communicating with instructors and classmates and offer them a smooth mobile experience, according to a new report published on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education.

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Instructors Textbooks Math Communication 165

Edsurge

JULY 18, 2020

Discussions focus on providing constructive—rather than critical—feedback to peers and instructors, and implementing digital best practices such as establishing daily checks-ins, setting well-defined agendas before each meeting, and clearly defining participation roles.

STEM 203

STEM Feedback Instructors Participation 203

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The concept has become especially embedded in education, ever since schools and universities closed this spring and the video call service became the lifeline tethering students to instructors. And more than 35,000 people from 154 countries participated in its Zoom Academy for K-12 educators at the end of July. But Zoom has held on.

Education 204

Education Instructors Learning Communication 204

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

Set video to “on” for both host and participant 2. Mute participants upon entry (otherwise there will be a lot of background noise). But now you can ask everyone to participate. You can then also read the students’ responses and give live feedback and commentary on them.

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Teaching Lecturing Instructors Disabilities 207

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. Price includes course registration and all necessary materials.

Instructors 158

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 158

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As college classes start up this fall, instructors are handing out syllabi and pointing students to official platforms for turning in assignments and participating in class discussions. That’s what Joseph Ching, an affiliate scholar at James Madison University, has experienced.

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Exams Instructors Students Lecturing 199

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In undergraduate classrooms, instructors encounter a variety of students with diverse backgrounds and different personalities. It is the instructors challenge to create a comfortable class environment. Not only will students benefit, but instructors can feel more at ease in their own classrooms. Model reflective listening.

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Instructors Feedback Discussions Participation 105

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

When we commit to participating in a culture of continuous learning, we are living out phrases like, “It’s okay not to know,” “Everyone has things they are still learning,” or ,“We all make mistakes.” Some of my favorite ways include using video for self-reflection and for peer feedback. Learning can happen in many ways!

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Education Schools Math Science 312

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

We need to participate, verbally and through projects, to show what and how we’re learning. Engageli, which is targeting higher ed users, organizes students into “tables” of up to eight participants each. We also track how students are sending direct feedback to the instructor.”

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Learning Mobile Devices Students Quizzes 216

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As instructors, we want to motivate and engage the whole class and bring everyone to mastery of the course. Allow them access to their peers’ work as well as to provide constructive feedback. Exit checks benefit both the students and the instructor. Instructors can choose to reteach concepts to address any confusion.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Announced this week, the new offering was made possible because Lumen Learning purchased the higher education assets of a coaching company for instructors called Faculty Guild. The idea is that instructors participate in the coaching service while they are trying a new teaching approach in their courses.

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Coaching Textbooks Instructors Faculty Development 128

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In undergraduate classrooms, instructors encounter a variety of students with diverse backgrounds and different personalities. It is the instructors challenge to create a comfortable class environment. Not only will students benefit, but instructors can feel more at ease in their own classrooms. Model reflective listening.

Instructors 98

Instructors Feedback Discussions Participation 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for needs. Teach Writing with Tech. Certificate.

Coaching 158

Coaching Authentic Assessment Writing Participation 158

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Over multiple semesters, more than 2,000 students voluntarily participated in IRB-approved surveys and follow-up interviews. Each semester, the surveys were refined based on student feedback and changing classroom dynamics. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations. These findings dont argue against academic rigor.

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Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 53

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, a professor might have to toggle between a learning management system ( LMS) for grading, an e-reader that delivers the textbook, a platform used to present information in class, an app that helps with student participation and a homework solution for out-of-class assignments.

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Authentic Assessment Instructors Textbooks Lecturing 151

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

The CoderZ professional development program introduces instructors to the concepts of teaching computer science and computational thinking using an online tool. Participants learn robotics and coding best practices as well as strategies to successfully leverage a graphic programming interface. “We

Science 152

Science Teachers Evaluation STEM 152

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

As an adjunct instructor, your time on campus and ability to meet with students might be limited, but there are things you can do during your class to build relationships with your students to help them succeed (and make the work more meaningful for you). Encourage student participation. Utilize the Wise feedback model.

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Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Students in this environment often have to offer critical, yet productive feedback to an authority figure (their teacher), a skill that is essential in higher learning and the workplace. Students said they enjoyed meeting their peers in other states, and we noticed an enhanced desire to engage along with increased creativity.

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Education Lecturing Learning Feedback 218

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

K-12 classroom instructors, instructional coaches, and educational administrators are invited to enroll. Each session includes expert video screencasts, classroom video clips, readings and resources, and assignments that will help participants create a strong foundation of communication within the classroom. Read more.

Teaching 186

Teaching Exams Disabilities Learning 186

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It is quite possible to increase the number of seats in a well-designed online class, but for online instructors to build and facilitate student centered courses based on active learning and inclusive pedagogy, there are some important considerations. This is not possible online, so instructors need to increase communication efforts.

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 25, 2023

The difficulties in student engagement with instructor-directed reading, both in terms of the amount of reading undertaken and the participation and benefit from in-class discussion around readings, can be a prevalent problem. Bovill et al., academic journal article or specific industry press).

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Discussions Reading Instructors Lecturing 115

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

What do you think is important for an instructor to do when using classroom response systems (polling software or clickers)? Studies have suggested that these tools, which allow students to respond in real time to questions provided by an instructor, can improve student learning. Select all that apply. What’s the consequence?

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Instructors Multiple Choice Questions Course Design Discussions 140

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As instructors, we want to motivate and engage the whole class and bring everyone to mastery of the course. Allow them access to their peers’ work as well as to provide constructive feedback. Exit checks benefit both the students and the instructor. Instructors can choose to reteach concepts to address any confusion.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Someone who wants to live out my values in practice There is a key difference between an educator saying they want to meet the needs of diverse learners and that instructor actually taking the actions that would meet that goal. Mitchell at Lafayette College provides instructors with information about the students taking their class.

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Syllabus Teaching Beliefs Instructors 152