Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2021

As the pandemic has forced more teaching online, plenty of instructors have been trying to figure out the best way to keep students’ attention and interest with lecture videos or Zoom sessions. It’s almost like this symphony that the instructor is the heart of.” That’s not to say that the transparent whiteboard is ineffective.

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Instructors Lecturing Teachers Attention 218

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

I implemented writing reflections to help students recall their feedback from prior assignments and collaborated with a colleague to develop a teacher guided peer review system, which eventually yielded an app called Floop that made the peer review data visible and simpler to manage. She also found the work of U.K.-based

Feedback 218

Feedback Peer Review Teaching Writing 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For educators in pursuit of enhancing their teaching methods, numerous high-quality, open-source, peer-reviewed resources are available online. The NSTA also has nearly a thousand peer-reviewed case studies on various science topics. It is primarily designed for business school instructors.

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Study Teachers Peer Review Instructors 163

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It’s solution: Create a new marketplace where instructors can find them. It’s not the first time that someone has tried a marketplace for courseware, notes Stephen Downes, a national expert in online learning technology who runs the long-running OLDaily newsletter. A key premise of the Lexington, Mass.-based

Textbooks 179

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 179

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Washington (2019) studied the face-to-face instructor experience, and we already had anecdotal information, along with some survey data, from our own faculty regarding their use and preferences regarding the LMS. Seasoned instructors who have successfully used the LMS can also offer insights from their experiences. 2 (2019): 255–75.

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Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 126

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2021

The prestigious CODiE Awards recognise the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world. A SIIA CODiE Award win is a prestigious honour, following rigorous reviews by expert judges including educators and administrators whose evaluations determined the finalists.

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Mobile Devices Peer Review Instructors History 130

Edsurge

JULY 15, 2016

Instructor video feedback has also been shown to improve social presence, which is correlated with the development of an instructor-student relationship. In online the instructor-student relationship has been shown to play a role in student engagement and persistence, particularly with Latino students.

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Accessibility Disabilities Instructors Learning 133

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2022

Irritation and stress from such tasks are like poison that makes instructors lose energy and harms their nerves. . Since the COVID-19 pandemic has made the workload even heavier, many instructors have felt how awful it is to use an unreliable plagiarism checker. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Plagiarism Essay Instructors Peer Review 158

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

She recalled one instructor who told her that 11 students in her class of 35 turned in the exact same assignment using materials from Course Hero, a website where students can share and access course study materials. Incorporating peer review into their courses. Faculty can also shake up how they assess students. One option?

Academic Integrity 146

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 146

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Washington (2019) studied the face-to-face instructor experience, and we already had anecdotal information, along with some survey data, from our own faculty regarding their use and preferences regarding the LMS. Seasoned instructors who have successfully used the LMS can also offer insights from their experiences. 2 (2019): 255–75.

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Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 111

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2018

But it wasn’t until her current gig, serving as an instructor for a course on water supply and demand in California, that she got her feet wet with open educational resources. Today, Anagnoson’s online course is embedded into a Water Systems Technology zero-cost textbook degree program, or Z-degree. Now it’s my job.”

Textbooks 122

Textbooks Instructors History Syllabus 122

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As one writing instructor posted to an e-mail list in 2005: “Am I being a stick-in-the-mud for for being horrified by students’ use of this source?”. There’s even a new peer-reviewed academic journal about using Wikipedia in higher education. A decade ago professors complained of a growing “epidemic” in education: Wikipedia.

Peer Review 147

Peer Review Textbooks Education Writing 147

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

It’s a problem thesis that has convinced others to write (a check, that is), including Omidyar Technology Ventures, which is leading a $3.2 Students can do a self-reflection upon finishing the draft, and also engage in anonymous peer-reviews of each other’s work. million seed round for the Palo Alto, Calif.-based based company.

Writing 113

Writing Feedback Peer Review Plagiarism 113

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2018

When I attend professional gatherings on open education, however, instructors like myself are often the minority. Yet open educational materials impact faculty and students alike, and many instructors are using these resources today. That is not appealing to instructors,” argues Skidmore.

Textbooks 131

Textbooks Instructors Education Peer Review 131

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2016

This year’s Brightspace Excellence Awards , announced at FUSION 2016 by global learning technology provider D2L, recognized the promise of online learning and its ability to connect more and more people to high-quality educational programs. Rochester Institute of Technology : Sandra Connelly, Instructor.

Online Learning 115

Online Learning Quizzes eLearning Learning 115

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives. Peer review in the classroom: Student perceptions, peer feedback quality and the role of assessment.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Students who opt for e-learning likely prefer it for the flexibility it affords, but that doesnt mean they want to miss out on engaging with their classmates or instructor in a meaningful way. Student and faculty behavior became more meaningful as they shared these personal emotions in the weekly session together. No black and white slides.

Student Engagement 88

Student Engagement Instructors Students Feedback 88

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

By implementing modern technologies and supporting tech-centered learning experiences, podcasting can embody a valuable conduit capable of bridging learning gaps with a laptop while reforming a curriculum where information can be shared reciprocally between student and teacher.

Instructors 110

Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 110

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

After a writing fellow quickly reviews it, the score gets delivered to the student via the eCoach system. The student then has an opportunity to revise and resubmit the piece based on the combination of feedback from the assigned writing fellow, the ATA system, and peer review.

Essay 142

Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 142

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

QM’s robust framework, encapsulated in the QM Rubric, evaluates various facets of online course design through eight categories, including learning objectives, alignment, assessment strategies, instructional materials, learner interaction, course technology, learner support, accessibility, and usability.

Feedback 118

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 118

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives. Peer review in the classroom: Student perceptions, peer feedback quality and the role of assessment.

Fairness 109

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 109

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I selected OpenStax because of the many resources they provided, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, instructor solution files, and even LMS cartridges for online classes. Many OER providers trust in a peer review system to help eliminate publishing costs. I’m here to tell you that concern is valid.

Textbooks 114

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 114

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While many colleges and universities make use of an embedded instructor model—in which a qualified high school faculty member uses a rigorous college curriculum to teach students—other models send faculty to high schools or enroll dual credit students directly on-campus in non-dual credit courses. link] NACEP.

Instructors 122

Instructors Peer Review High School High School 122

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

QM’s robust framework, encapsulated in the QM Rubric, evaluates various facets of online course design through eight categories, including learning objectives, alignment, assessment strategies, instructional materials, learner interaction, course technology, learner support, accessibility, and usability.

Feedback 108

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 108

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Jared Cotton Early in his career, Cotton was a district technology specialist and developed an appreciation for anyone who could wield emerging technologies in exciting new ways. Now the superintendent of Henry County (Virginia) Public Schools, Cotton is himself looking for new ways to leverage technology to teach his students.

Writing 124

Writing Feedback Exams Middle School 124

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Are they responding to criticism from their peers and instructor, even if they don’t accept the changes? Landmarks on the writing journey must include occasions for the instructor to be a party to the work—either the student turning in a rough draft or a workshop moderated by or observed by the teacher. Use technology?

Writing 113

Writing Essay Feedback Instructors 113

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Faculty developers and instructors can use this framework to harness AI’s potential, ensuring it supports rather than supplants their pedagogical roles. For instructors serving diverse, often underserved populations, AI raises critical questions: How has it evolved into a pedagogical tool? What are its merits and limitations?

Faculty Development 88

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 88

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities. These funds can cover unexpected expenses, such as technology upgrades or internet access. These groups can provide a sense of belonging and peer support.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While many colleges and universities make use of an embedded instructor model—in which a qualified high school faculty member uses a rigorous college curriculum to teach students—other models send faculty to high schools or enroll dual credit students directly on-campus in non-dual credit courses. link] NACEP.

Instructors 111

Instructors Peer Review High School High School 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

By implementing modern technologies and supporting tech-centered learning experiences, podcasting can embody a valuable conduit capable of bridging learning gaps with a laptop while reforming a curriculum where information can be shared reciprocally between student and teacher.

Instructors 88

Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 88

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Students as Learners and Teachers (SaLT) is an innovative teaching approach where students and instructors collaborate to improve educational experiences ( Cavazos et al., access to resources, prior knowledge, literacy/language background, technology, etc.)? 2024; Cook-Sather, 2020).

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Language 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities. These funds can cover unexpected expenses, such as technology upgrades or internet access. These groups can provide a sense of belonging and peer support.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). This setting typically requires the use of technology, structured activities, and clear organization to manage the diverse needs of a larger audience.

Teaching 80

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 80

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Teaching example: In one of my recent courses, I included a “workshop day” for students to peer review each other’s drafts of case conceptualizations. Teaching at its best: A research-based resource for college instructors. Instead, these tools should guide and empower students. Nilson, L. Ifelebuegu, A.

Plagiarism 116

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 116

Faculty Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Students who opt for e-learning likely prefer it for the flexibility it affords, but that doesnt mean they want to miss out on engaging with their classmates or instructor in a meaningful way. Student and faculty behavior became more meaningful as they shared these personal emotions in the weekly session together. No black and white slides.

Student Engagement 66

Student Engagement Instructors Students Feedback 66

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I selected OpenStax because of the many resources they provided, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, instructor solution files, and even LMS cartridges for online classes. Many OER providers trust in a peer review system to help eliminate publishing costs. I’m here to tell you that concern is valid.

Textbooks 93

Textbooks Syllabus Instructors Peer Review 93

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). This setting typically requires the use of technology, structured activities, and clear organization to manage the diverse needs of a larger audience.

Teaching 77

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 77