Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

A classroom where instant feedback and adaptive difficulty foster rapid growth and retention. QuizGecko: Versatility and Innovation Among the leading AI-powered quiz generators, QuizGecko is a versatile tool that can transform text, documents, or URLs into captivating interactive quizzes.

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Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Teachers and students across pilot districts have also said the tool occasionally offers too much help and was too available, especially when students were taking assessments such as quizzes and course challenges, Kunz said. They need to choose something that has the best shot of helping the most students.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Just over a year ago, Newsela acquired Formative, a fast-growing assessment tool that powers real-time feedback, standards-aligned activities, and reporting for districts. About Newsela Newsela products are purpose-built to unlock student motivation, inspire teachers, and drive long-lasting learning outcomes.

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Science Math Quizzes Writing 149

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This dynamic approach not only improves learning outcomes but also prepares students for a technologically advanced world. How can technology enhance teaching and learning in the classroom? These tools also make it easier for teachers to monitor progress and provide timely feedback, helping students stay on track.

Technology 140

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 140

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Students can work together on digital platforms, sharing ideas and feedback in real-time, while teachers can provide immediate, constructive feedback, which can enhance student engagement and motivation. 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

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students can work through materials at their own pace and from various locations if needed, accommodating diverse schedules and learning preferences. Digital quizzes, online assignments, and real-time feedback mechanisms offer a more dynamic and varied approach to evaluating students’ understanding and progress.

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 237

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This approach maximizes classroom time for interactive, hands-on learning experiences. Interactive Lectures: Instead of passive listening, interactive lectures involve activities such as quizzes, polls, or small group discussions interspersed throughout the lecture to keep students engaged and reinforce key concepts.

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Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 140

Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

Fractions covers math standards for grades 3-6 and features a storyline and what the company calls “personalized feedback” through an online tutor. video, quizzes) and share them publicly with other users. Kahoot adds the ability to create and host quizzes and other content from its mobile app.

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Quizzes STEM Art Language 142

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. quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g.,

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Quizzes Learning Lecturing Students 143

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

QuestionWell allows you to input an article, reading, or a video and writes questions based on what you’ve input and your learning outcomes. You can also export the questions you have chosen and integrate them into a quizzing system or LMS such as Canvas, Quizziz, Kahoot, Blackboard, and more. Eduaide.ai

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Multiple Choice Questions Education Teaching Assistants Learning Outcomes 124

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Educators use these multimedia tools cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring that students grasp concepts more effectively. Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly.

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Technology Teaching Learning Teaching Methods 130

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. This collaborative environment not only enhances learning outcomes but also builds essential teamwork and communication skills crucial for future success.

Technology 130

Technology Attention Quizzes Communication 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). 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 120

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

These visual representations enhance the learning environment and provide valuable reference points for students throughout the school year. Moreover, traditional assessment tools, including quizzes, tests, and exams, remain essential for gauging student comprehension and mastery of material. What tools do teachers use?

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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In higher education, there has been an over-reliance on administering summative assessments and simply assigning student grades, often with minimal to no feedback provided prior to the conclusion of the course. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

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Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

QuestionWell allows you to input an article, reading, or a video and writes questions based on what you’ve input and your learning outcomes. You can also export the questions you have chosen and integrate them into a quizzing system or LMS such as Canvas, Quizziz, Kahoot, Blackboard, and more. Eduaide.ai

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Multiple Choice Questions Education Teaching Assistants Learning Outcomes 110

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

candidates at MIT’s Lifelong Kindergarten research group, say it all started with a single piece of feedback: “Just make learning fun.” Scratch projects are also released to everyone on Scratch for feedback, comments or “remixing,” but on CoCo, projects remain within a digital “corridor” curated by an educator.

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Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 204

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

pre-test quizzes. For example , an undergraduate psychology course sends out a welcome letter that has a sequence of pre-course exercises designed to prepare students for online learning and guide them through the first steps of studying the course. low-stakes quizzes and practice tests. a video about a course or topic.

Knowledge 126

Knowledge Quizzes Students Learning 126

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Our goal is to unlock the potential of AI to enhance learning outcomes while prioritizing student safety and well-being,” said LearnWith.AI Bloom found that students learn best in a one-to-one environment with a curriculum that caters to their individual understanding and needs. VP of AI Academics and Operations Niraj Patel.

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Exams High School High School History 140

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In higher education, there has been an over-reliance on administering summative assessments and simply assigning student grades, often with minimal to no feedback provided prior to the conclusion of the course. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

If you are like most of those with whom I work, you spend hours identifying the desired learning outcomes, essential understandings and skills, and appropriate materials. This then leads to countless hours of designing assessments and learning experiences. This is critical work. These assessments must be valid and reliable.

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Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

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). 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

To ensure the use technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning effectively in the classroom, educators must adopt a strategic approach that enhances learning outcomes. First, it’s essential to integrate technology that aligns with learning objectives. Monitoring and assessment are also vital.

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Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Intelligent tutoring systems provide instant feedback, guiding students through personalized learning paths. AI also facilitates the development of virtual learning environments, offering immersive experiences that engage students in interactive and dynamic ways.

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Education Learning Styles Intelligence Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022).

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

Students receive individual feedback on their progress and their learning experiences change based on their performance. These neatly packaged courses also raise questions about the role of faculty, and who decides what students need to learn. “We Bloom’s 2 Sigma Problem. Students gived these course packages mixed reviews.

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Lecturing Critical Thinking Quizzes Learning Outcomes 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Finally, I provide a meaningful real-life scenario in which students can apply what they learned. One student provided feedback on the class flow stating, “I would almost start daydreaming and then I would be put in a breakout room, so it was perfect.” 4.

Attention 123

Attention Students Quizzes Feedback 123

Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

This integration of student agency allowed students to play an active role in shaping their own learning experience, not only deepening engagement but also crafting a more personalized and rewarding learning experience. The target course was a completely asynchronous and was redesigned into three blocks, each containing five modules.

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Student Engagement Assignments Instructors Students 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

pre-test quizzes. For example , an undergraduate psychology course sends out a welcome letter that has a sequence of pre-course exercises designed to prepare students for online learning and guide them through the first steps of studying the course. low-stakes quizzes and practice tests. a video about a course or topic.

Knowledge 98

Knowledge Quizzes Students Learning 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022).

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2025

It combines dynamic learning activities with a powerful adaptive learning engine that tailors content to each students individual needs. Students work through interactive spelling exercises, games, and quizzes that are designed not just for repetition, but for true understanding and mastery.

Teaching 104

Teaching Intelligence Motivation Quizzes 104

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Finally, I provide a meaningful real-life scenario in which students can apply what they learned. One student provided feedback on the class flow stating, “I would almost start daydreaming and then I would be put in a breakout room, so it was perfect.” 4.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Feedback 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

If you are like most of those with whom I work, you spend hours identifying the desired learning outcomes, essential understandings and skills, and appropriate materials. This then leads to countless hours of designing assessments and learning experiences. This is critical work. These assessments must be valid and reliable.

Syllabus 99

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 99

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective instructional solutions.

Student Engagement 104

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 104

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Next, based on the desired goals and objectives, the instructor will determine assessments to ensure that students meet intended course outcomes (McTighe & Wiggins, 2012). These assessments can include quizzes, minute papers, surveys, and other methods to track student progress (Zakrajsek, 2016).

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Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective instructional solutions.

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Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 80