Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

The old arrangement strongly suggested—and really only supported—interactions between student and instructor or student and computer. Now, as an active-learning classroom, the default arrangement is for students to work in teams—six team stations for up to 36 students. Markers, markers, markers, eraser.

Active Learning 147

Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 147

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2019

“This didn’t mean things didn’t excite us or concepts weren’t intriguing but each one was questioned with how does this help us to achieve our why and is this the best possible way of getting to it,” Bretag told Education Dive. To help stay mindful, here are five questions education leaders should ask during a classroom redesign.

Instructors 162

Instructors Coaching Elementary School Elementary School 162

Edsurge

JULY 13, 2017

In 2008, Heidi Williams, author of the book “No Fear Coding,” began asking herself some retrospective questions about her role as a teacher at an International Baccalaureate School in Racine, Wisc. The title she prefers is “stretch instructor.” Williams adds: “Even as an administrator, I am a stretch instructor.

Teachers 128

Teachers Instructors Interdisciplinary Education 128

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This can be an advantage for instructors. In today’s fast-paced academic environment, instructors are often hard-pressed for time to provide comprehensive feedback to each student. Particularly in larger classes, it can be challenging to engage students in deeper, meaningful ways that support their learning progress.

Student Engagement 133

Student Engagement eLearning Authentic Assessment Instructors 133

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In a recent survey, undergraduate students reported several concerns around Canvas use, including: Too much variability and lack of consistency across instructors and courses – all faculty use it differently which leads to challenges in finding information, resources, assignments, etc. So how do we begin to address these concerns?

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2019

They are all in the same space and able to ask questions and change direction on the fly. It's made for a much more natural and fluid learning space. Stop by Booth 547 to learn how Vivi turns wireless screen mirroring into a powerful educational tool for the 21st-century classroom. Heading to ISTE?

Attention 153

Attention Instructors Student Engagement Feedback 153

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

That’s the question we addressed in the latest episode of EdSurge Live, our monthly online discussion of big ideas in higher education. What are the basics of that for a classroom instructor? Aurora Kamimura: I often think about what it means to be inclusive or to create an inclusive space. And it's, it's hard.

Teaching 155

Teaching Activities Instructors Lecturing 155

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Zheng (2022) defines a microlecture as “a short video, usually produced by the instructor, that explains a single key concept or a specific skill.” Second, microlectures are personal (that is, they convey a sense of “instructor presence”). So, what is a good alternative? Enter microlectures. What are microlectures?

Instructors 131

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 131

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In a recent survey, undergraduate students reported several concerns around Canvas use, including: Too much variability and lack of consistency across instructors and courses – all faculty use it differently which leads to challenges in finding information, resources, assignments, etc. So how do we begin to address these concerns?

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

These factors converge to understandably discourage teachers with established routines from shifting away from lecturing and into flipped learning, a change that many scholars of pedagogy and education sciences strongly advocate for.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This can be an advantage for instructors. In today’s fast-paced academic environment, instructors are often hard-pressed for time to provide comprehensive feedback to each student. Particularly in larger classes, it can be challenging to engage students in deeper, meaningful ways that support their learning progress.

Student Engagement 111

Student Engagement eLearning Authentic Assessment Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This is a constant question that resides in us. In this specific context, education plays a significant role in shaping the minds of future generations and an instructor’s role is crucial in this development. Finding gratitude for others can bring joy to individuals and kickstart this developmental journey.

Students 119

Students Instructors Motivation Intelligence 119

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

After their presentation or performance, the class discusses what they saw and provides feedback on the experience, or may ask follow-up questions of the students in the center; then, the inner and outer groups switch roles and the process may be repeated.

Active Learning 138

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 138

Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 27, 2017

Flexible scheduling that moves students away from 50-minute time chunks – and a prescribed number of hours and days in a prescribed location – and toward opportunities for students to learn longer, deeper, and in more places about important life skills and concepts. What would you add or change? Related Posts. Related Posts.

Schools 98

Schools Instructors Internet Learning Spaces 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This is a constant question that resides in us. In this specific context, education plays a significant role in shaping the minds of future generations and an instructor’s role is crucial in this development. Finding gratitude for others can bring joy to individuals and kickstart this developmental journey.

Students 115

Students Instructors Motivation Intelligence 115

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Zheng (2022) defines a microlecture as “a short video, usually produced by the instructor, that explains a single key concept or a specific skill.” Second, microlectures are personal (that is, they convey a sense of “instructor presence”). So, what is a good alternative? Enter microlectures. What are microlectures?

Instructors 98

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2023

Thus, it’s pressing for instructors to collaborate on concrete ways to create a welcoming tone and build rapport in digital spaces. But how do we infuse warmth in digital learning spaces through written communication ? Tip #1: Make it your mission to learn more about who your students are.

Culture 122

Culture Communication Languages Language 122

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The more I learn about ChatGPT and its rivals through attending webinars, talking to colleagues, and toying with this web-based tool, the more questions I have. Similar to Darby, I believe conversations about academic integrity and assignment design are crucial, and these conversations should extend to other learning spaces.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Academic Integrity eLearning Assignments 124

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The more I learn about ChatGPT and its rivals through attending webinars, talking to colleagues, and toying with this web-based tool, the more questions I have. Similar to Darby, I believe conversations about academic integrity and assignment design are crucial, and these conversations should extend to other learning spaces.

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Academic Integrity eLearning Assignments 119

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Halfway through, Olivia asks a question and later demonstrates what she’s just learned on a whiteboard behind the teacher’s desk. The open plan area in the center is a flexible learning space where kids can work independently or socialize at a school that can otherwise be pretty isolating.

Teachers 160

Teachers Schools Students Study 160

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

After their presentation or performance, the class discusses what they saw and provides feedback on the experience, or may ask follow-up questions of the students in the center; then, the inner and outer groups switch roles and the process may be repeated.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Lesson Observation : This includes observing a teaching session with all its happenings such as teaching strategies, students engagement, modes of interaction, indicators of learning, assessment tasks, questioning techniques, and learning activities.

Evaluation 102

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 102

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Holzweiss , a high school educational technology enrichment specialist librarian, shared her tips to help school librarians engage with students, support teachers , and make their school libraries dynamic and welcoming learning spaces. Holzweiss said she avoids outdated book report questions and formats.

Schools 246

Schools Languages Language Reading 246

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2023

Thus, it’s pressing for instructors to collaborate on concrete ways to create a welcoming tone and build rapport in digital spaces. But how do we infuse warmth in digital learning spaces through written communication ? Tip #1: Make it your mission to learn more about who your students are.

Culture 98

Culture Communication Languages Language 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Lesson Observation : This includes observing a teaching session with all its happenings such as teaching strategies, students engagement, modes of interaction, indicators of learning, assessment tasks, questioning techniques, and learning activities.

Evaluation 96

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 96

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2025

More specifically, within the flywheel model, the GenAI plays a central role in generating personalized tasks, personalized feedback, and adapting learning materials. The goal is to create an automated loop where student learning accelerates over time through persistent, data-driven refinement.

Feedback 84

Feedback Lecturing Laboratory Students 84

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Keywords: Teaching Methods, Pedagogy, Student Learning Introduction Staring out to the sea of questioning faces, I paused and asked the question again still no response from the 22 students staring back at me. My students seemed to either not understand my question or have difficulty with the content.

Teaching 52

Teaching Syllabus Instructors Problem-Based Learning 52

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2025

More specifically, within the flywheel model, the GenAI plays a central role in generating personalized tasks, personalized feedback, and adapting learning materials. The goal is to create an automated loop where student learning accelerates over time through persistent, data-driven refinement.

Feedback 54

Feedback Lecturing Laboratory Students 54

k12 Online Schools

MAY 3, 2025

As more students around the world shift to virtual schools, some by necessity, others by choice, the question becomes increasingly urgent: does K12 online education dilute cultural identity by removing physical context? In that sense, online learning has the potential to be a global cultural exchange. Which parts do I want to question?

Culture 52

Culture Schools Languages Language 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Instead of the static talk-down with “any questions?” The parallel participation forums provided students space for an alternate class discussion, initiating debate and critical thought without the teacher guiding the discourse as would happen in a traditional classroom. Remote learning also improved accessibility for some students.

Lecturing 217

Lecturing Education Learning Knowledge 217

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2021

Instead of the static talk-down with “any questions?” The parallel participation forums provided students space for an alternate class discussion, initiating debate and critical thought without the teacher guiding the discourse as would happen in a traditional classroom. Remote learning also improved accessibility for some students.

Lecturing 202

Lecturing Education Learning Knowledge 202

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

While we should challenge students to think about topics outside their comfort zones, this challenge should be met with appropriate support on behalf of the instructor (see Saucier et al., 2022), and creating a more inclusive learning space for students with trauma (Lockhart, 2016). Boysen, 2017). Boysen, 2017). Boysen, G.

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Course Design Instructors Teaching Philosophy 119

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

While we should challenge students to think about topics outside their comfort zones, this challenge should be met with appropriate support on behalf of the instructor (see Saucier et al., 2022), and creating a more inclusive learning space for students with trauma (Lockhart, 2016). Boysen, 2017). Boysen, 2017). Boysen, G.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Course Design Instructors Teaching Philosophy 111