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. Senior lecturer Brenda Gunderson teaches a statistics course that will be first to adopt the automated element of M-Write.

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Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 138

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Often lectures or mini-lessons are provided to the whole group, presenting significant barriers for ELs who may not have the language skills or prior knowledge to access the information. Participating in a whole group, teacher-led discussions can also be intimidating for ELs.

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English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Some students are hesitant to participate in discussions and activities, so be deliberate about using synchronous time to foster participation by all learners. Extensive lecturing is not a good use of your time, or learners’ time, in synchronous online learning.

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Lecturing Disabilities Assignments Learning 218

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

It is a dynamic, interconnected space where knowledge flows freely, and learners are active participants in their educational journey. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers.

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Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 310

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

Option 1: Paper-based teaching Point a camera at a piece of paper, write on it and lecture. And here’s what your student will see: Option 2: Whiteboard or easel teaching Point a camera at yourself while lecturing in front of a whiteboard or easel+paper pad. Set video to “on” for both host and participant 2.

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Teaching Lecturing Instructors Disabilities 209

Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Adding a competitive element can turn even the most reluctant learners into active participants. Make Math Interactive with Technology Instead of relying solely on lectures, use technology to help students visualize concepts: Desmos for interactive graphing. Plus, they give teachers instant feedback on student understanding.

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Math Textbooks Quizzes Lecturing 86

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Don’t just use video for lectures; the format can also be used to welcome students to your class, provide feedback (much preferred by students to print feedback) and walk through assignments. You can make lots of small videos instead of whole lectures. Second, you can’t employ too much video. Avoid long videos, though.

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Instructors Lecturing Course Evaluations Feedback 208

Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Feedback Instructors Learning Critical Thinking 157

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

The new model can also accept not just text, but spoken voice inputs and visual inputs , so that users can do things like share a still photo or image of their screen with the chatbot to get feedback. New AI tools can make audio recordings of lectures and automatically create summaries and flashcards of the material.

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Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 215

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.

Teaching 218

Teaching Instructors Distance Learning Lecturing 218

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. Textbook format and cost mattered.

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Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 54

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.

Education 218

Education Lecturing Learning Feedback 218

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Engage students actively for deeper learning and enhanced academic outcomes Enhance learning through active participation, collaboration, and critical thinking skills Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

Active Learning 141

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 141

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Students and parents can access resources and participate in educational activities from anywhere. Personalized Learning.

Education 167

Education Feedback Communication Teaching Methods 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

We want to interact, not just listen to lectures. 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.”

Learning 216

Learning Mobile Devices Students Quizzes 216

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. But there are powerful and exciting alternative. But there are powerful and exciting alternative.

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Technology Lecturing Instructors Beliefs 161

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. Building Community Most college courses these days offer official online forums where students in a class can chat, often through learning management systems.

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Exams Instructors Students Lecturing 199

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Traditional classroom settings are evolving, integrating tools and techniques that prioritize active participation and collaboration. Instead of delivering lectures in class and assigning homework, teachers provide pre-recorded lessons or materials for students to review at home.

Teaching 174

Teaching Teaching Methods Gamification Textbooks 174

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Interactive technologies and multimedia tools now replace traditional textbooks and lectures, creating more dynamic and engaging learning environments. Digital collaboration spaces encourage broader participation in classroom activities. Online brainstorming platforms benefit project-based learning initiatives.

Teaching Methods 183

Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 183

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Our approach with this MOOC is to provide university-style concept lectures with problem-solving strategies from expert AP physics teachers,” said award-winning Rice physicist Jason Hafner, who co-teaches the course with veteran high school AP physics teachers Gigi Nevils and Matt Wilson. “This isn’t a typical MOOC.

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Exams Lecturing Textbooks Instructors 176

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. Of course, this is also essential assistive technology. Source: Echo360.

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Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 164

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.

Student Engagement 131

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2019

But how many conference speakers have you heard that appropriately challenge participants and even cause a bit of discomfort within this challenge? Some are “sit and get” lectures with very little opportunities to ask meaningful questions. When giving feedback on sessions, focusing comments on equity is essential.

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Evaluation Feedback Participation English 163

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It supports small and large classrooms, with up to 32 participants or input sources at a time — the highest of any network-free WPS. InstaShow — developed based on feedback from teachers and IT staff — keeps the focus on learning. Because it matters. More information is available at www.BenQ.com. .

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Mobile Devices Lecturing Feedback Testing 220

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.

Teachers 163

Teachers Lecturing Blended Learning Students 163

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.

Authentic Assessment 155

Authentic Assessment Instructors Textbooks Lecturing 155

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Even though your computer likely already has speakers and a microphone, having other hardware to accomplish those feats make it that much less likely that you will have any issues with feedback noises during the session (at least coming from your end of things). It is so easy to forget to unmute yourself when you have something to share.

Teaching 167

Teaching Feedback Participation Lecturing 167

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.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Today’s educators seek to provide learning experiences that prepare students to be healthy, successful participants in college, career, civics, and home life. Artificial intelligence-based digital assistance drives immediate feedback to students. We no longer solely prepare students to be college-ready. We seek life-readiness.

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Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Accessibility Culture 362

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? Participate in digital learning professional development opportunities, such as Six Red Marbles' new series of self-paced professional development modules.

eLearning 202

eLearning Teaching Quizzes Lecturing 202

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Most of us have the experience of registering for a workshop only to discover that it is a lecture or (worse) an advertisement for the presenter. A genuine workshop aims to empower the participants such that they leave with new ideas and skills. Principle 2: A workshop is not a lecture. Principle 3: Small group work is ideal.

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Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

These include critical thinking and self-directed learning, while there’s also evidence to suggest that simulation translates into a deeper understanding of even complex subjects when compared with the traditional, lecture-only class model. #2.

Teaching 174

Teaching Gamification Critical Thinking Participation 174

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

Websites like Khan Academy or Quizlet provide access to lectures, practice tests, and flashcards among other things. For instance, you can join subreddits related to your subjects, where you can participate in discussions, ask for help, and share resources. Of course, all of the course material can be studied from your computer.

Exams 158

Exams Study Syllabus Essay 158

Edsurge

MAY 31, 2024

This wasn't a one-way lecture; it was a collaborative exploration, inviting the audience to contribute their insights and perspectives. Accessible conferences ensure that all attendees, regardless of physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, can participate fully and engage with the content and networking opportunities.

Accessibility 153

Accessibility Disabilities Language Languages 153

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Faculty were eager to learn out of necessity, and we were thrilled to witness double-digit participation in online trainings that would typically draw only a handful of attendees. We sought feedback from our undergraduate students regarding their preferences for faculty use of the LMS. Avoid confusing instructions.

Syllabus 126

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 126

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111