Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

When teachers feel pressure to cover the curriculum or keep up with a pre-pandemic pacing guide, it is easy to understand why they spend more time introducing information and less time supporting students as they attempt to master content knowledge or skills.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

With most of the states nationwide moving towards a phenomena-based approach to learning in science, it is especially important that I integrate high-quality online resources into instruction–resources students can relate to, apply prior knowledge to, and that prompt questions about their curiosities.

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Teachers Learning Science STEM 311

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Research shows that visualization contributes to knowledge formation for learners. It can also reveal misunderstandings or gaps in their knowledge. Group work, projects, and activities allow students to interact with and learn from each other. Encourage collaboration and peer support.

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STEM English Language Languages 334

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Are they able to reflect their personal values in their work? Do they find the work they are doing meaningful? Building from work by Bandura , Social Learning Theory proposes that adopting new behaviors and knowledge comes from observing others. Are there opportunities for sharing?

High School 300

High School High School Knowledge Motivation 300

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. When groups are truly working together, they tap into each other’s expertise, knowledge, and thoughts.

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Group work Assignments Questions Communication 52

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

Reinforce the terms by asking students to draw pictures of them in their notebooks or use them in conversations during group work. They connect concepts to the everyday world and students experiences and prior knowledge, which helps foster understanding. for years to come.

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Math Accessibility English Language 230

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As promoted by Zakrajsek (2016) , all learning is by nature an active process since it requires the learner to actively engage with the act of making available knowledge their own. Unfortunately, managing group work as a teacher is a honed skill that requires time, practice, and initially involves some risk.

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Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). This can lead to significant retention and the capability to apply knowledge novelly.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

I read an interesting article in EdSurge last week about how current educational technologies do little to move learners beyond rote recall of knowledge and it caught me off guard. It is true that many fields are only starting to see the benefits technology brings to their work.

Teachers 167

Teachers Feedback Knowledge Beliefs 167

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). This can lead to significant retention and the capability to apply knowledge novelly.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Group discussions will work well when your students have the background knowledge gleaned from independent work. Likewise, the community developed in the synchronous environment can help students feel more motivated when they work on their own; for example, creating a presentation they will share with peers.

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Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

“While these students have significant strengths, resilience, and academic ability, they have little guidance from external sources to support or understand their graduate endeavors, which requires more specialized knowledge.” Help students build professional networks and provide mentorship and advising. “A

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Students Culture Writing Group work 167

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

These activities work together to engage students, activate their prior knowledge, and prepare them for new content. An anticipatory set, for example, might ask students to brainstorm times when they applied knowledge in real-world settings.

Counselling 89

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 89

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2017

Both Morgan and Pickett noted that the “metaphor” of the old and wise professor pouring knowledge into students through class lectures is what many graduate students expect. I like paper, and I like old stuff.'”

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Lecturing Course Evaluations Students History 154

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2025

Providing students with multiple ways to perceive, comprehend and engage with the learning allows them the opportunity to learn and showcase their knowledge in a way that works best for them as individuals. Universal Design for Learning provides a framework for designing inclusive learning environments.

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Universal Design Feedback Learning Beliefs 143

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Last summer, not far from the doorsteps of Oakland Unified School District, a group of parents came together to build an academic program from scratch in an effort to close the gap between the education their children were getting in school and the education they deserved. That is the Hub,” says Young.

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Distance Learning Schools Participation Culture 180

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Through hands-on projects and research, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while applying knowledge across disciplines. Another essential strategy is collaborative learning, which emphasizes group work and peer interaction to promote active engagement and shared knowledge construction.

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Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Standards now focus on preparing students to be adaptable learners, ensuring they can navigate a rapidly changing technological landscape while maintaining foundational knowledge in core academic areas. Digital literacy, including understanding how AI works and its ethical implications, should be incorporated into the curriculum.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

Instructors and students need fresh markers and clean, effective erasers to focus on creating and synthesizing knowledge, not smudging it with their fist. “I I would put classes in there that are made up of groups.”

Active Learning 145

Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 145

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

This framework allows for students to use knowledge from all areas of study to complete a project or task, a process that prepares them for the challenges that they may have to overcome in a future career. Having a job may seem a lifetime away for a child.

Grades 147

Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 147

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Digital platforms facilitate group work, enabling students to communicate and share ideas seamlessly, whether in-person or remotely. Finally, fostering a collaborative environment by using digital platforms for group work encourages teamwork and communication skills.

Technology 130

Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Still, when you engage students, it’s much simpler for them to carve out their learning paths towards knowledge retention. Pair collaboration with group work or team projects. Engaging students of any age is often easier said than done. Integrating technology into the classroom is an excellent way to heighten engagement.

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Technology Students English Internet 96

Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2023

So I persuaded him to leave his post and join us as chief scientist in this little team that we put together, and we have a group working on wellness and well-being led by clinical psychologist Tanya Gamby. And so we've assembled I think it's six people now. AI hallucinations aside, we're losing that race pretty quickly.

Intelligence 186

Intelligence Online Learning Group work Knowledge 186

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

It’s worth noting, though, that the courses that were large tended to emphasize knowledge-based material. For Spencer, one key strategy is having students do focused group work and reinforcing their learning through means other than strictly relying on passive listening to lectures.

Learning 163

Learning Students Assignments Participation 163

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2019

In our case, and in our work at the center, we focus on also thinking about the social-emotional learning of the adults in the room and the educators as the co-constructors of knowledge in that environment. First is becoming knowledgeable about what we're talking about when we're talking about SEL.

Learning 168

Learning Disabilities Intelligence Learning Disabilities 168

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

These activities work together to engage students, activate their prior knowledge, and prepare them for new content. An anticipatory set, for example, might ask students to brainstorm times when they applied knowledge in real-world settings.

Counselling 67

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 67

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Students need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to navigate what’s being called “the new electricity.” And we are so happy to report that it actually worked. Ora Tanner: Artificial intelligence is expected to impact and transform every area of students’ lives and our society.

Intelligence 198

Intelligence STEM Culture Curriculum 198

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

We have used these games to develop APA style expertise and program knowledge. -style games are a good way to generate student engagement while providing information that will help students succeed in the course. There is a plethora of free Jeopardy options available, including Flippity , JeopardyLabs , and the official Jeopardy!

Activities 111

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

If students don’t have the knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish the task, how can they acquire those? 675) For teachers, one implication involves greater use of cooperative and collaborative group work designed so that it includes opportunities to attain both social and academic goals. It needs to be accurate.

Motivation 111

Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

We have used these games to develop APA style expertise and program knowledge. -style games are a good way to generate student engagement while providing information that will help students succeed in the course. There is a plethora of free Jeopardy options available, including Flippity , JeopardyLabs , and the official Jeopardy!

Activities 108

Activities Instructors Participation Questions 108

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

If students don’t have the knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish the task, how can they acquire those? 675) For teachers, one implication involves greater use of cooperative and collaborative group work designed so that it includes opportunities to attain both social and academic goals. It needs to be accurate.

Motivation 108

Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 108

Faculty Focus

APRIL 4, 2023

Another thing I’ve observed in higher education is a fishbowl, where students come and swim around in our courses and in our academic curriculum, but they fail to do anything with that knowledge outside of the context of the learning environment itself. This doesn’t work well with simple yes and no answers. It should be creative.

Technology 122

Technology Art Learning Students 122

Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 8, 2016

As educators, you often need to assess growth in a student’s knowledge over time. Then, at varying points throughout the year, you and the students can review the submissions and see how their critical thinking and knowledge retention has grown over time. Classroom Blogs.

Education 66

Education Curriculum Design Assignments Critical Thinking 66

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2018

We look at whether a tool promotes conceptual understanding and creativity, how it adapts to students' individual needs and how well it supports knowledge transfer. To evaluate products, we use a 15-point rubric that evaluates three key qualities (engagement, pedagogy and support) essential to great digital learning.

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Evaluation Feedback Reading History 152

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

She also relied heavily on YouTube videos to bring her podcasting knowledge up to date. Dynamics of group interaction play a huge role in society, so Calarco fosters positive group work in her classroom. Most technologies—GarageBand or Adobe Audition—are easy to learn,” she says.

Teaching 167

Teaching Multidisciplinary Culture Feedback 167