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., practicing math problems, quizzes, flashcards, teacher lectures, and so on).

Quizzes 143

Quizzes Learning Lecturing Students 143

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. McGraw-Hill introduces a new English language arts software for grades 2-7 called Redbird Language Arts & Writing.

Quizzes 141

Quizzes STEM Art Language 141

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Formative: more informal check-ins—quizzes, questions from the front of the room, or even chats with students—that assess how students are absorbing material and allow teachers to adjust lessons on the fly. We want teachers to teach the grade-level content, but they cannot go back and teach everything that a student may have missed.

Education 213

Education Quizzes Exams Textbooks 213

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

It was in the spirit of these early adopters and promising that I undertook an experiment this past year with a fourth grade class to replace a traditional fantasy unit with a digital narrative game, and discovered just what about this format makes it so engaging for students.

Reading 167

Reading Game-Based Learning Teaching Quizzes 167

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

With online courses, virtual classrooms, and mobile learning apps, education becomes more accessible, reaching students in remote or underserved areas. The platform allows students to submit work electronically, receive grades, and track their progress over time.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

You see an opportunity to make a small change that might improve their learning outcomes, so you roll it out to a group of students who don’t know they are part of the sample. learned a lot about where people are and aren't comfortable with in educational A/B testing,” he writes. Peterson asks on the message board.

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Ethics Knowledge Testing Learning 207

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids. Age Group and Subjects: Parents: SplashLearn offers Math and Reading curriculum from PreK through Grade 5 for parents.

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Assignments Quizzes Motivation Grades 158

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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Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

By enabling these connections, IMS, the nonprofit group that organized this event, hopes to create a plug-and play-educational ecosystem where tools can freely and seamlessly share information about student learning that educators can use to drive better learning outcomes.

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Blended Learning Assignments Learning Outcomes Quizzes 146

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2017

Teachers can add quizzes that assess student math knowledge by selecting the grade, the topic, one of the suggested Zap Zap Math games, and the duration. Multiplayer quizzes can be created for any quiz, pitting students against each other in a friendly math challenge. Grade K math app will be launched in June 2017.

Math 111

Math Curriculum Quizzes Language 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital platforms for enrollment, grading, and communication enhance efficiency, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and students’ individual needs. Students can work through materials at their own pace and from various locations if needed, accommodating diverse schedules and learning preferences.

Technology 220

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 220

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 support remote and hybrid learning models, making education more flexible and accessible.

Technology 143

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 143

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Students enroll in courses seamlessly, with attendance and grades plugged-in to an institution’s central records automatically. Hill conceded that while “it’s not sexy and is often bashed, without it, students can’t get their grades or find their assignments.” million students.

Online Learning 153

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 153

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, these videos should align with the student learning outcomes, aiming to inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming laboratory activities. Effective pre-lab videos must have well-defined learning outcomes. 2006; Saxena et al., 2006; Greene, 2020; Topping, 2014).

Laboratory 123

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 123

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

Exams 114

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 114

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. This method promotes independence and confidence in learning.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Assessment strategies focus on student outcomes, utilizing automated evaluations and teacher-led assessments to provide a comprehensive view of learning progress. This approach ensures effective learning outcomes and supports diverse educational settings and needs. 00:05:10 Speaker 1 To use loops. Did the student.

Science 285

Science Teachers STEM Middle School 285

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 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Students can receive real-time explanations, targeted practice based on missed questions, and instant grading for written essays, all at a fraction of the cost of expert-based AP tutoring, which can exceed $1,000 per course. TeachTap currently offers these 11 courses: Nine AP exam preparation courses: U.S

Exams 143

Exams High School High School History 143

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 116

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, these videos should align with the student learning outcomes, aiming to inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming laboratory activities. Effective pre-lab videos must have well-defined learning outcomes. 2006; Saxena et al., 2006; Greene, 2020; Topping, 2014).

Laboratory 108

Laboratory Teaching Exams Quizzes 108

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. However, assessment is more than just grading and is often misunderstood. Both types of assessments are essential to ensure effective learning. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tools for grading, attendance tracking, and lesson planning streamline administrative tasks, allowing teachers to focus more on instruction and student interaction. Tools for grading, attendance, and lesson planning improve efficiency, freeing up time for more meaningful interactions with students.

Technology 130

Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 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).

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. However, assessment is more than just grading and is often misunderstood. Both types of assessments are essential to ensure effective learning. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 109

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 109

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

Half of college students fail to pass algebra with a grade of C or above. Without opening learning platforms up to the research community, it’s hard to understand if and how they’re improving learning outcomes. That’s information that Anbar says could better reflect student learning than tests and quizzes. “We

Lecturing 103

Lecturing Critical Thinking Quizzes Learning Outcomes 103

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This fosters a more dynamic and inclusive educational atmosphere where students can actively participate and learn from each other. AI also aids in automating routine administrative tasks, such as grading and attendance tracking. This enhances individualized learning experiences, catering to diverse student needs.

Education 130

Education Learning Styles Intelligence Teaching Methods 130

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 93

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 93

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

Exams 69

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 69

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

And for some faculty, the biggest question is: What about the extras the publishers give us (like those homework systems that automatically grade work students turn in)? Tutor pushes beyond simple multiple-choice quizzes. It doesn’t have to do anything new or different, it just has to be free.”

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Textbooks Instructors History Syllabus 119

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

Five to fifteenminute segments blend video, animation, and interactive quizzes. Just as tech companies improve apps with user data, the leading online schools evolve curricula to maximize learning outcomes. How accessible are the programs for students with learning disabilities? Interfaces are streamlined.

Schools 52

Schools Lecturing Coaching Art 52

Elevate k12

JUNE 18, 2024

This might include open-ended questions, polls, quizzes, digital whiteboards, or team-building exercises. Not everyone learns and retains information in the same way, and in a hybrid environment, a mix of techniques is always welcome. Youll also want to use different techniques to engage participants.

Teaching 52

Teaching Feedback Participation Communication 52

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2022

percent decline in the grade 2 math skills it was trying to improve, having omitted to train educators on how to use the new resources effectively. The decline was eventually recovered but the project ultimately concluded that distributing materials had almost no positive effect on learning outcomes. hours to 10 minutes.

Technology 189

Technology Teachers Quizzes Textbooks 189