Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Although technological advancements have provided faculty tools for helping accommodate students with disabilities, there are a few strategies faculty could find useful when designing their courses. Small groups. Surprisingly, only one-third of students with disabilities reported it to their institution (NCES, 2022).

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2023

Using podcasts as a medium to deliver lectures can be an engaging and convenient method to connect with students. I wanted to curate content that would be relevant to their learning in my class while also be as engaging and supportive as our usual face-to-face lecture environment. Why use podcasting to connect with students?

Teaching 121

Teaching Lecturing Discussions Accessibility 121

Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2017

Robert Talbert would get the nagging, unsettling sense that the lectures he gave in his Calculus courses just weren’t sinking in. “I EdSurge: Like most professors, you’ve spent most of your career lecturing. You mention that in the traditional lecture model, students get addicted to professors teaching, and not in a good way.

Failure 150

Failure Lecturing Syllabus Instructors 150

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing. As a result, the professor can assume a facilitator’s role, guide, and observe rather than lecture and direct learning. Form groups strategically.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

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. Make sure that all the technology is working. Principle 2: A workshop is not a lecture. The word workshop implies that work will be done by the participants.

Lecturing 97

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 97

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. Make sure that all the technology is working. Principle 2: A workshop is not a lecture. The word workshop implies that work will be done by the participants.

Lecturing 95

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 95

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

One thing University of Central Florida has become known for is large lecture classes. As I recall, some in-person courses are so big you have overflow rooms where students watch the lectures on TV. Can you say a little bit more about how the adaptive works? But it is outside the classroom much like watching a lecture capture.

Lecturing 136

Lecturing Students Faculty Development Collaborative Learning 136

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing. As a result, the professor can assume a facilitator’s role, guide, and observe rather than lecture and direct learning. Form groups strategically.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

My classroom was set up with desks in rows and my lessons included lectures with PowerPoint presentations, worksheets and textbook work. In my classroom, we do a lot of partner and group work, so I often need to plan ahead for possible challenges during periods of collaboration.

Teachers 144

Teachers Textbooks Lecturing Social Studies 144

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. A theater professor can be inspired by an organic chemistry professor; an anatomy professor can share a strategy with an economics lecturer; and more. YouTube videos for extra credit.

Active Learning 165

Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 165

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2023

Using podcasts as a medium to deliver lectures can be an engaging and convenient method to connect with students. I wanted to curate content that would be relevant to their learning in my class while also be as engaging and supportive as our usual face-to-face lecture environment. Why use podcasting to connect with students?

Teaching 98

Teaching Lecturing Discussions Accessibility 98

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. It is strikingly hard to pivot between large-group instruction and small-group work on online platforms.

Online Learning 160

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 160

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

Would you emphasize a supportive learning environment, cognitive and affective learning, pedagogical design, essential content, creating assessments, providing feedback, integrating technology, or something different? This could take the form of a no-point or low-stakes quiz, a case study, group work, or even a reflective activity.

Counselling 90

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 90

Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Providing courses to companies, and adults not enrolled in a full-time degree program, has long been a way for universities to extend their reach (and pockets) beyond the physical lecture hall. In 2013, MIT began offering online programs for working professionals to meet learners across the globe.

Lecturing 92

Lecturing Course Design Group work Reading 92

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Most technologies—GarageBand or Adobe Audition—are easy to learn,” she says. Dynamics of group interaction play a huge role in society, so Calarco fosters positive group work in her classroom. Calarco says it’s important to recognize that not all students have the same access to quality technology.

Teaching 167

Teaching Multidisciplinary Culture Feedback 167

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. Moreover, integrating technology into instruction is essential for preparing students for the digital age.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

Rather than having teachers manage a whole group of 30+ students at once, PBL frees them to break classes into small groups and connect and talk in depth with each group. Increasing Scores and Building Excitement Very rarely does a student understand something on the first try.

Grades 152

Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 152

Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2017

There will be no traditional classrooms, but the large spaces will be subdivided into distinct areas, some designed for research, others for group work, and others for individual study, says Ortiz. Ortiz says it will offer its first summer fellowship program, which involve a mix of project work and internship experience.

Lecturing 129

Lecturing Science Culture Group work 129

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Although technological advancements have provided faculty tools for helping accommodate students with disabilities, there are a few strategies faculty could find useful when designing their courses. Small groups. Surprisingly, only one-third of students with disabilities reported it to their institution (NCES, 2022).

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

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. Quality Matters suggests we need to consider more ways to get our students active in their learning, and to focus on the issue no matter the class size.

Learning 164

Learning Students Assignments Participation 164

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Despite advancements in technology enabling remote education, the traditional classroom endures as a vital hub for holistic growth, nurturing not only intellect but also character, empathy, and social skills indispensable for success in a rapidly evolving world. Why is classroom learning more effective?

Learning 130

Learning Instructors eLearning Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A combination of semi-traditional lectures and discussions with debates and tours of the research facilities sets the foundation on which the assessments can build. When we went into the COVID-19 lockdown and in-person interviews with experts were no longer possible, one group interviewed a US scientist via Skype! I Hate Group Work!”:

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

Would you emphasize a supportive learning environment, cognitive and affective learning, pedagogical design, essential content, creating assessments, providing feedback, integrating technology, or something different? This could take the form of a no-point or low-stakes quiz, a case study, group work, or even a reflective activity.

Counselling 68

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 68

k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

Introduction: Understanding the Impact of Screen Time in Online Schooling We live in a time when education and technology are more intertwined than ever before. Technology has transformed education for the better in many ways. Technology shouldn’t just be a medium, it should be a subject of learning itself.

Technology 52

Technology Schools Reading Math 52

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2020

We were particularly interested in how well large lecture classes translated into a remote format. The large lecture course he was teaching—to about 100 students—was called Viewing America: 1940-1980. It was something of an experimental lecture class, one that used “ active learning ” techniques. Or read a short recap below.

Lecturing 190

Lecturing History Teaching Assistants Learning 190

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2024

A Student and a Teacher Try to Untangle Why Group Work Is, Well, Terrible By Nadia Tamez-Robledo This one hits close to home, and it’s thrilling to see that the topic of group work resonated with so many readers. It’s the relationships they cultivate with the aforementioned groups that make the education ecosystem work.

Essay 172

Essay Lecturing History Group work 172

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

He works collaboratively with classroom teachers across grades and subjects to ensure continuity of instruction in a digitally-rich online format. The ELF also works with instructional technology specialists to modify lessons to optimize their accessibility for students.

Teachers 130

Teachers Blended Learning Lecturing History 130

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Online synchronous: All of the same tips work for an online synchronous class as well. Arrive early to make sure the technology is working properly and greet students as they enter the virtual classroom. You can also have a tutor or former student that is available online to chat with students before class starts.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Online synchronous: All of the same tips work for an online synchronous class as well. Arrive early to make sure the technology is working properly and greet students as they enter the virtual classroom. You can also have a tutor or former student that is available online to chat with students before class starts.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

This innovative teaching environment blends engaged lectures with hands-on, collaborative activities, with the instructor as a facilitator. Collaborative Learning: Students work in small groups, promoting peer interaction and problem-solving, which supports non-majors who may feel less confident in their knowledge.

Interdisciplinary 62

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 62

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

This innovative teaching environment blends engaged lectures with hands-on, collaborative activities, with the instructor as a facilitator. Collaborative Learning: Students work in small groups, promoting peer interaction and problem-solving, which supports non-majors who may feel less confident in their knowledge.

Interdisciplinary 60

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 60