eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2017

In fact, he has seen achievement gains that are three times greater than what he experienced when he used to lecture. In a sense, it makes the assessment a learning opportunity and also a feedback opportunity, which is what it should be.”. Learn from the best innovations in education! The answer is a resounding YES.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

So then, why do so many educators lecture and click through PowerPoints for 30-,40-, or even 60-minutes at a time with no breaks or learning activities? Reflecting on my experiences as a student, I know how tough it is to pay attention during these longer lectures and wish instructors had a different way to deliver them.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Fully asynchronous online learning is probably best suited to adult learners who are motivated to apply what they learn to their work. 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.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

. “This means that every moment of each students’ day is motivated by what they want to be when they grow up,” wrote Chris Cox, Facebook’s chief product officer. ” Facebook joins other tech firms that have donated money and tech skills to better educate students nationwide.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Since the pandemic, more instructors at schools and colleges appear to have embraced “flipped learning ,” the approach of asking students to watch lecture videos before class so that class time can be used for active learning. Then classroom time can be used to fix student misconceptions, with a mix of a short lecture and student activities.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

There isn’t one solution for increasing learner engagement and motivation. When it comes to learning, engagement is influenced by a learner's level of motivation, focus and cognitive ability as well as online course design and a teacher's decisions regarding facilitation style.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. We would conclude each class with an observation/ feedback session, allowing the pre-service teachers to share their experiences and learn from each other.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In both higher education and K-12 education, AI offers numerous potential benefits, including early interventions via identifying students at risk and its ability to provide real-time feedback to both students and teachers , helping identify areas where students may be struggling and allowing for immediate intervention.

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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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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. Student engagement and motivation : Students are reluctant to engage with formative assessment tasks if they perceive them as low-stakes with no incentive that aids their grades.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Often, that meant moving completely away from replicating in-person, lecture-based models online. 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.

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2020

That’s the view of Jesse Stommel, a digital learning fellow and senior lecturer at the University of Mary Washington. “I Studies suggest, for example, that grades can frustrate students’ intrinsic motivation and make them more focused on how they’ll be measured than on the material they should be studying. Giving each other feedback.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2021

To set foot into untrodden territory can be exciting, and we must not let our unfounded fears of learning loss or misguided motivations for learning acceleration trick us into going back to what we were doing before the pandemic. This includes outdated and misguided thinking on personalized learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2020

Plan Changes With Community Feedback As plans change, Estrella advises, “get feedback from students and families as you’re thinking about how you move forward. The feedback we got from our community is that they’re really craving more synchronous, face-to-face time,” she adds. But teachers need help.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Instead of delivering lectures in class and assigning homework, teachers provide pre-recorded lessons or materials for students to review at home. By incorporating game-like elements such as point systems, leaderboards, and challenges into lesson plans, teachers can motivate students and make learning more interactive.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. I specify how I plan to respond once I collect their feedback; for example, adding more clarifications on assignments or identifying themes and concerns. Sound familiar?

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2023

I’ve done courses before where there wasn’t much of a structure, and I wasn’t motivated to finish them,” says Garg. I’ve done courses before where there wasn’t much of a structure, and I wasn’t motivated to finish them. CoRise, though, actually makes learners pencil live lectures into their calendars. “It It creates a cadence.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Most MOOCs, despite the claims of innovation and disruption, consisted of video lectures and text-based assignments. Thus, the impression that most people have of online education is an attempt to create an online lecture.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

To develop innovative solutions to accessibility challenges, we need to be motivated and energized to problem-solve. Accounting for the widest range of learners with different abilities, backgrounds and motivations is the only way to provide all individuals with fair and equal opportunities to learn. We can innovate. We can empathize.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

The days of standing in front of the classroom and “lecturing” are long gone. Indeed, studies have shown that video learning has positive outcomes on multiple levels, including increased motivation and deeper learning, and can specifically impact students’ ability to facilitate discussions and identify problems.

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Edsurge

JULY 6, 2020

My research leads me to recommend three key strategies: humanize yourself, leave personal feedback and reach out to students. Whether in short videos, lecture notes, or just a profile picture on Canvas, let students see you as a real human being. Consider audio or video feedback to make the human connection even stronger.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

Now, a decade later, I see the same clicker-like trend: tools like Kahoot, Quizlet, Quizizz and Plickers are wildly popular due to the increased student engagement and motivation they can provide. Kahoot and Quizlet, for example, provide numerous retrieval formats, reminders, shuffle options and instant feedback.

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JUNE 19, 2024

For instance: Teachers can offer real-time feedback and customized learning plans tailored to individual needs. Students benefit from tailored assignments and feedback suited to their unique learning styles. The result is a more engaged, motivated student body ready to tackle complex challenges confidently. Enhanced Resources.

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

It’s not at all an easy shift to make overnight, particularly for those who aren’t used to sitting on a computer recording or listening to lectures. But in the midst of all of this, we’re learning and experimenting together on how best to engage and motivate students and teachers online. Heck, I don’t even like doing that.

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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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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Interestingly, before this point, Jeslyn and her peers had always needed my guidance on these kinds of projects; all of a sudden, they were working bell-to-bell, motivated by their passion for the issue. Lecturing and quizzing on content is more efficient than coaching and mentoring groups of students through real-world problems.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2020

You can record lectures. And more lectures. Having that deep motivation will help you with what typically comes next: frustration. You’ll be able to assess in new ways, ways that may help you provide better feedback. You can share reams of text and bucket loads of data. Things won’t work the way you want them to.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This saves teachers time, while giving students quicker feedback. Enhanced Student Engagement: Well-designed AI education tools can be more interactive, adaptive and engaging for students compared to traditional lectures or books. AI tutors provide feedback and encouragement that can motivate students.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

A classroom where healthy competition motivates students to study and collaborate. A classroom where instant feedback and adaptive difficulty foster rapid growth and retention. Instant Feedback AI-powered quizzes provide immediate feedback to students after each question.

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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. Within this setting, instructors deliver curriculum content through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional methods tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners.

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JUNE 27, 2024

Websites like Khan Academy or Quizlet provide access to lectures, practice tests, and flashcards among other things. Plus, it also helps keep you motivated and accountable. They also provide instant feedback, which is crucial for correcting mistakes and reinforcing learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Stop me if you’ve seen this one before: In an effort to encourage teachers to abandon traditional, lecture-style instruction in favor of next-generation learning models, we sit them down and ask them to listen for an hour or two. Or, in other words, we lecture teachers on the merits of ditching the lecture.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Grades can perpetuate bias , inequalities, and injustice, reduce student motivation and willingness to challenge themselves , and add enormous administrative burdens. But there is literature on how to adapt the grading process to avoid the drawbacks above, and improve student motivation and engagement, as well as instructor satisfaction.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

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. This approach maximizes classroom time for interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

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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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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Then engage students in complex yet fun activities, covering the biggest challenges in the topic as you provide immediate timely feedback, tips, and advice. If you only have taught under the traditional model, cut out half of your lecture or more by eliminating all but a handful of examples and whittling down explanations to the bare minimum.

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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. Student engagement and motivation : Students are reluctant to engage with formative assessment tasks if they perceive them as low-stakes with no incentive that aids their grades.

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