Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Provide Closed Captioning on posted videos (lectures, resources, etc.). Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) Discuss the need to broaden participation and opportunities for people with disabilities in your department/college.

Accessibility 95

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 95

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.

Math 88

Math Textbooks Quizzes Participation 88

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions. solving a case study, evaluating evidence, or designing a project).

Assignments 66

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Economics utilizes systemic relationships and feedback loops in its models to analyse market dynamics, resource allocation, and the impact of economic policies on various sectors. Causation and Feedback Loops Causation: Understanding cause-and-effect relationships is crucial in liberal arts. Bellam Sreenivasulu earned his Ph.D.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions. solving a case study, evaluating evidence, or designing a project).

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

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. Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

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.

Disabilities 53

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 53

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Lecturing at the front of the room allows reluctant students to disengage easily, especially if they don’t understand what you’re teaching (and they’re not likely to ask questions about it). Shift to a student-centered classroom It’s no secret that teacher-centered classrooms are on the way out in the 21st century.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

A professor lectures students during class at Sacramento State University on Oct. That disengagement hindered attendance and participation during and after the pandemic, Davidson-Boyd said. “A One of her few in-person classes was a math course, but it was held in a large lecture hall and required students to wear masks. “I

Math 87

Math English Lecturing High School 87

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

York found that TeachFX listened to her very carefully, and generated a detailed feedback report on her specific teaching style. I rarely ever get feedback on my teaching style. With that feedback, Phipps brought down the ratio of teacher-to-student talk to 50:50.

Feedback 218

Feedback Teachers Languages Language 218

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

By explicit instruction, I am speaking of the I-do, we-do, you-do strategy, where the teacher models a concept or skill, engages students in targeted practice, checks and corrects understanding, and then gives students more independent practice, with more checking for understanding and corrective feedback.

Students 310

Students History Physical Education Feedback 310

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.

Lecturing 81

Lecturing Active Learning Activities Learning 81

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.

Essay 141

Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 141

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.

English 274

English Blended Learning Languages Language 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.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

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.

Teaching 210

Teaching Lecturing Instructors Disabilities 210

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.

Internet 307

Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 307

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.

Instructors 210

Instructors Lecturing Course Evaluations Feedback 210

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).

Feedback 149

Feedback Instructors Learning Critical Thinking 149

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

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

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.

Lecturing 216

Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

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 140

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 140

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

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.

Exams 203

Exams Instructors Students Lecturing 203

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.

Technology 160

Technology Lecturing Instructors Beliefs 160

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

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.

Study 164

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 164

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 168

Teaching Teaching Methods Gamification Textbooks 168

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

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 176

Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 176

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.

Exams 169

Exams Lecturing Textbooks Instructors 169

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.

Evaluation 162

Evaluation Feedback Participation English 162

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 162

Teachers Lecturing Blended Learning Students 162

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. .

Mobile Devices 209

Mobile Devices Lecturing Feedback Testing 209

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 153

Authentic Assessment Instructors Textbooks Lecturing 153