Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 23, 2017

Annie Murphy Paul said: a growing body of evidence suggests that the lecture is not generic or neutral, but a specific cultural form that favors some people while discriminating against others, including women, minorities and low-income and first-generation college students. Related Posts.

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APRIL 28, 2025

Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience. Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2018

Districts around the country are moving away from teaching models based on lectures and textbooks—but transition isn’t always simple. A few years ago, this question inspired me to begin exploring a route for K–4 and 5th- and 6th-grade students that would allow us to stray from the traditional model of lecture and testing.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Teachers can incorporate culturally relevant materials, celebrate multicultural events, and encourage students to share their cultural perspectives and knowledge. Recognizing and valuing their diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences fosters a sense of belonging and enhances engagement in the classroom.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

ChatGPT does have major limitations: its limited knowledge base only pulls from data prior to September 2021; it has no personal experiences or emotions to draw from; it may generate inaccurate information; and it does not have the ability to critically think and/or analyze information.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He argues that the traditional lecture method for teaching physics and other STEM fields has been proven ineffective, and that shifts to more active methods can greatly improve learning outcomes to make sure the next generation of researchers can make the next Nobel-worthy breakthroughs. You’ve famously compared lecturing to bloodletting.

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MARCH 25, 2025

” –Albert Einstein Peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a peer group–has become a popular strategy as teachers move from a teacher-lecturer education model to teacher-guide. P articipants exchange ideas, explain concepts, ask questions, and provide feedback. coding a program).

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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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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills. Provide Closed Captioning on posted videos (lectures, resources, etc.). Ask a colleague to informally observe your teaching and provide constructive feedback on your work of being an inclusive teacher. Refer to people how they refer to themselves.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2025

This contrasts with the typical assessment arrangement where feedback is considered a product offered to the student in exchange for what they submit. In the field of engineering, which is my academic background, traditional methods such as lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions are the dominant content delivery vehicles.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Extensive lecturing is not a good use of your time, or learners’ time, in synchronous online learning. At a minimum, you should break up lectures with polls or discussion prompts. Students remember more and experience less mind-wandering when lectures are interpolated with other learning activities, such as short quizzes.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

In the pandemic many higher ed faculty, forced onto Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms, have continued teaching online just as they always did face to face, delivering lectures over streaming video as they did in person. I never delivered a lecture in real time on Zoom.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Each semester, the surveys were refined based on student feedback and changing classroom dynamics. Dr. Emily Tarconish, a teaching professor in the College of Education, contributed her deep knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessible course design. Textbook format and cost mattered. They asked to be heard.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

EdSurge: Intelligent tutoring systems are computer systems that simulate human tutors by providing customized instruction and feedback to learners. We have evidence that when you take a demanding test that requires reasoning, reading a book or listening to a lecture in preparation is no different than doing nothing.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

However, we are often unaware of tacit knowledge that underlies our activities and actions, especially when things do not go as planned. That is, when do make our reflective practice modus operandi, we declare our commitment in developing our professional knowledge and artistry. During the lecture, focus on reflection-during-action.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Problem-Based Learning (PBL): PBL tasks students with solving real-world problems or case studies, requiring them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to develop solutions. This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning. It encourages inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2021

Students will be entering classrooms with varied experiences during the pandemic, entering classrooms with uneven skill sets and knowledge levels. That said, spending too much time in whole-group instruction creates a culture of dependent learning, leveraging outdated practices like lecturing or rote memorization.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

By returning to content every so often, students’ knowledge has had time to rest and be refreshed. 4) Feedback boosts learning by providing an explanation after retrieval that indicates whether a student was correct or incorrect, which increases students’ metacognition or understanding about their own learning progress.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

The days of standing in front of the classroom and “lecturing” are long gone. Studies have shown that video lectures are effective because they allow class time to be used in more engaging ways. The study tasked California Polytechnic University professors with providing video feedback on student assignments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

For instance: Teachers can offer real-time feedback and customized learning plans tailored to individual needs. This shift enhances accessibility for all parties involved, fostering a more inclusive educational environment where knowledge knows no bounds. Tailored lesson plans and real-time feedback cater to individual student needs.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

In other words, students aren’t just passively watching videos—they’re doing projects, and they get instant feedback from the software. They’re essentially self-help courses grounded in some serious body of knowledge, and their topics are similar to self-help books that dominate print best-seller lists.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

Instead of hearing only from the same six students, instructors get feedback from many more. With our system, you get feedback that tells you, say, only 5 percent of the class gets it, so you immediately shift gears and focus on the underlying learning. You said classroom content and activities become searchable through your platform.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Unlike the end-of-semester feedback, when gathering formative feedback on what’s helping or hindering student learning might be too late, mid-term analysis of our teaching and student learning may help motivate students and enhance their learning. Sound familiar? Adding small activities for engagement.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Our teachers and students thrived; every single student received individual support and feedback every single day in both math and reading. Sure—they provided students with immediate feedback, and teachers did not have to waste their time making and printing worksheets late at night. Were they better than a worksheet?

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 3, 2022

As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. Becoming adept at giving and receiving feedback will help them negotiate the workplace and life diplomatically and effectively.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2023

Most online courses have some form of demerits built into them if learners miss too many lectures, or turn in assignments late. CoRise, though, actually makes learners pencil live lectures into their calendars. “It A coach can see that a student got the same question wrong four times in one lecture. It creates a cadence.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Aliza Strassman , a second-grade general education teacher, leveraged the educational technology specialist at her school and her knowledge of best practices under Universal Design for Learning (UDL, a framework for designing inclusive classrooms) to create a technology-based approach to creative writing, publishing and peer feedback.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Armed with full knowledge of the issue, they dove into the research, recorded public service announcements and canvassed their community for advocates. Lecturing and quizzing on content is more efficient than coaching and mentoring groups of students through real-world problems.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

and globe accelerate toward the use of renewable energy to fuel power grids, there is an acute pressure to build an educated workforce and a knowledgeable public who will understand and support these changes. There exist major gaps in teacher knowledge and the availability of curricular tools to support this type of learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2020

How will your instruction differ when students are not in your direct line of sight in a lecture hall or classroom? Share the results yearly, and highlight how the institution is providing ways to improve digital teaching and learning based upon the feedback received.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2025

Because theres limited time for the students to gain the professional knowledge needed to generate recommendations that are implementable, and because of the limited capacity of the partner to consistently engage in answering questions about the project for the students. Could it also give on-demand feedback based on the clients stated needs?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

Websites like Khan Academy or Quizlet provide access to lectures, practice tests, and flashcards among other things. They also provide instant feedback, which is crucial for correcting mistakes and reinforcing learning. For example, with Quizlet, you can create digital flashcards and practice tests tailored to your syllabus.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). This can lead to significant retention and the capability to apply knowledge novelly.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional methods like lectures to innovative approaches such as active classroom learning and technology integration, these techniques play a vital role in shaping educational outcomes. First, direct instruction involves explicit teaching of concepts through lectures, demonstrations, and guided practice.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Learning Styles Critical Thinking 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2025

This contrasts with the typical assessment arrangement where feedback is considered a product offered to the student in exchange for what they submit. In the field of engineering, which is my academic background, traditional methods such as lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions are the dominant content delivery vehicles.

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