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Why combining assessments and LMS technology is essential

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While this may make some educators cringe, the reality is that test-enhanced learning, or testing as an aid to learning, has evidence of effectiveness dating back nearly 100 years ( Roediger III, McDaniel, & McDermott, 2006 ). The Testing Effect and LMS Technology.

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When His Roster Outgrew His Classroom, This Prof Mastered Modular Online Curriculum

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Today, Robertson’s course consists of 150 to 200 online modules, each of which includes a video presentation , a section from his own book Marketing Fundamentals for Future Professionals , and—coming soon—an active learning exercise. See sidebar, “Robertson’s Content Options for Hybrid Courses.”)

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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

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And so the online and hybrid courses these institutions spun up during the pandemic came with little of the scaffolding that experts recommend. Based on these findings, Georgia State has plans to test the chatbot with in-person classes. That’s a sharp contrast to how most residential colleges operate.

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The Online Classroom: Trust, Explore, Engage

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Instead of relying solely on traditional testing, encourage students to design projects, outlining their goals, alignment with course objectives, and criteria for success. Kaleta, “Introduction to Hybrid Courses,” Teaching With Technology. Regular check-ins provide support and ensure students remain on track.

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The Online Classroom: Trust, Explore, Engage

Faculty Focus

Instead of relying solely on traditional testing, encourage students to design projects, outlining their goals, alignment with course objectives, and criteria for success. Kaleta, “Introduction to Hybrid Courses,” Teaching With Technology. Regular check-ins provide support and ensure students remain on track.

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

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To maintain energy and focus on the room, we integrated polling tools like Poll Everywhere, transforming traditional lectures into dynamic sessions where students could test their understanding and compete in friendly quizzes (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

To maintain energy and focus on the room, we integrated polling tools like Poll Everywhere, transforming traditional lectures into dynamic sessions where students could test their understanding and compete in friendly quizzes (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).