eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

The handheld tablet and computer-based curriculum application modules called “Exploring Physics” were developed through this grant and have just become available for instructors and students. Even the order in which classes are presented to students has been studied and evaluated.

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Instructors STEM Science Teaching Methods 208

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Students who took multiple community college courses that used only free or low-cost OER materials earned more credits over time than their peers who took classes that used traditional course materials such as textbooks, according to a new study. Students saved an average of $65 per OER course at colleges participating in the study.

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Textbooks Instructors Education Participation 198

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2025

How should teaching change for a group of students whose studies and social lives were disrupted by COVID-19 (and instructors who had a crash-course in online teaching)? How much should college cost (and what are people really paying)? What resources should be offered (in places like the campus library)?

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Disabilities Instructors Teaching Methods Writing 186

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

In the early days of online education, I imagined that virtual classrooms would follow the same basic model as in-person ones, with an instructor leading the same number of students typical in a campus class. Students attend WGU entirely on screen, with instructors engaging with them virtually by email, phone, text and video.

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Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 176

Edsurge

JULY 31, 2018

When using whole-brain teaching methods, Byl turns to a toolbox of strategies intended to tickle different parts of the brain. Chris Biffle is a former college instructor who started the movement back in 1999, along with its accompanying organization, called Whole Brain Teaching.

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Teaching Instructors Attention Teaching Methods 161

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2018

This article is part of a series on innovative teaching methods in higher education. While one study found scores on a video game correlated with students’ surgical skills. Now, Urdaneta-Hartmann is the in the process of designing curriculum for faculty and instructors to test out the game next fall with students.

Education 134

Education Instructors Game-Based Learning Testing 134

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. As such, educational institutions do not need to invest heavily in new platforms or drastically alter their established teaching methods.

Student Engagement 133

Student Engagement eLearning Authentic Assessment Instructors 133

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

Although its definition is somewhat abstract, active learning is an approach to instruction that involves actively engaging students with the course material through activities such as discussions, problem solving, case studies, and role playing. The task of embracing change can be daunting for both faculty and students.

Lecturing 122

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 122

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

To effectively conduct high-dose education, teachers need not only to explain and repeat but also to find novel ways to help students understand difficult concepts, including encouraging students to take a central role, solve various examples themselves and explain their understanding to the instructor to be educationally effective.

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Instructors Communication Achievement Attention 166

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Instead of using linear, two-dimensional teaching methods to transfer knowledge and teach concepts, you can facilitate the learning experience by providing hands-on three-dimensional models. A Revolutionized Classroom. The ability to produce almost any object in 3D is poised to revolutionize learning. Final Word.

Education 167

Education History Knowledge Teaching Methods 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2023

How do teaching methods influence understanding? Teaching Methods and Learning Tools Learning environment in the classroom can influence perception and comprehension on many levels. Here are a few examples of how different methods can enhance cause-and-effect skills. Find the answers here. Read on to find out.

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Essay Teaching Methods Instructors Motivation 146

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

The challenge is further compounded by students balancing their studies with household chores which can lead to decreased motivation if adequate support is not provided by the instructor. Thus, to combat these issues, instructors must take a proactive approach in designing online courses.

Student Engagement 112

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 112

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. This can be a daunting task, and it can be difficult for students to know where to focus their study efforts. Clarity : Exam blueprints can help students understand the scope of the exam and focus their study efforts accordingly.

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Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 119

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 134

Textbooks Instructors Education Peer Review 134

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are large lecture halls, hard-wired lecture capture technology, smaller classrooms, casual study spaces and brightly colored swivel chairs. For starters, the space is dedicated to “active learning,” a term that often refers to teaching styles that go beyond a one-way lecture format.

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Active Learning Activities Lecturing Teaching 126

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course. Many new instructors face this what now?

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Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

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. As such, educational institutions do not need to invest heavily in new platforms or drastically alter their established teaching methods.

Student Engagement 111

Student Engagement eLearning Authentic Assessment Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. This can be a daunting task, and it can be difficult for students to know where to focus their study efforts. Clarity : Exam blueprints can help students understand the scope of the exam and focus their study efforts accordingly.

Exams 111

Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 111

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

They do not require the same level of planning or execution as a summative assessment, so they are easier to insert into a lesson when the instructor needs to take a quick ‘temperature check.’”. In one middle school that participated in the Digital Promise study, teachers used Microsoft Forms, which utilizes Azure to collect and analyze data.

Quizzes 159

Quizzes Students Elementary School Elementary School 159

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

Although its definition is somewhat abstract, active learning is an approach to instruction that involves actively engaging students with the course material through activities such as discussions, problem solving, case studies, and role playing. The task of embracing change can be daunting for both faculty and students.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Instructors Active Learning Activities 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

The challenge is further compounded by students balancing their studies with household chores which can lead to decreased motivation if adequate support is not provided by the instructor. Thus, to combat these issues, instructors must take a proactive approach in designing online courses.

Student Engagement 89

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 89

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

Utilize a multitude of learning activities and methods to engage students Instructors should utilize a multitude of learning activities and provide students with assistance as they become more proficient using learning styles within their comfort zone. This offers a valid explanation on why teaching with one style is counterintuitive.

Learning Styles 111

Learning Styles Instructors Education STEM 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Teaching in a large-size classroom differs significantly from teaching in a small-size classroom in terms of engagement, interaction, and instructional methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 94

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 94

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Teaching in a large-size classroom differs significantly from teaching in a small-size classroom in terms of engagement, interaction, and instructional methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 89

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 89

Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2023

Jasper Smith did not spend her freshman year at Howard University studying in the red-brick buildings on its campus in Washington, D.C. One priority that surfaced was creating high-quality online courses that offer students at participating institutions more flexibility and choice regarding when, how and what they study.

Education 172

Education Participation Discussions Teaching Methods 172

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

Utilize a multitude of learning activities and methods to engage students Instructors should utilize a multitude of learning activities and provide students with assistance as they become more proficient using learning styles within their comfort zone. This offers a valid explanation on why teaching with one style is counterintuitive.

Learning Styles 98

Learning Styles Instructors Education STEM 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Another benefit of an Online Learning Community is the mentoring provided to faculty that can improve teaching methods and strategies (Zhadko & Ko, 2023). Conclusion and recommendations Online learning communities are a valuable professional development resource for faculty teaching online. 24 (1), 1-18. link] Tuffnell, C.

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 111

Teach Hub

MARCH 4, 2024

Fear and anxiety are on the top of the list for both boys and girls followed by self-esteem and seating position, says a 2018 study on the Factors Behind Classroom Participation. This involves engaging students in activities requiring them to actively process and apply knowledge rather than just passively listening to an instructor.

Participation 104

Participation Students Discussions Quizzes 104

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I was recently reminded of some older psychological principles and current neuroscience studies that assisted me in better understanding the realities of how tough it may be for students to pay attention and focus. There appears to be additional issues with garnering and maintaining attention when teaching online.

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Instructors can broaden community and connection, going beyond traditional classroom boundaries while retaining academic standards by leveraging social media. For instance, educators can utilize social media as both an interactive educational tool and a subject of critical study.

Culture 128

Culture Learning Instructors Discussions 128

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I was recently reminded of some older psychological principles and current neuroscience studies that assisted me in better understanding the realities of how tough it may be for students to pay attention and focus. There appears to be additional issues with garnering and maintaining attention when teaching online.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Another benefit of an Online Learning Community is the mentoring provided to faculty that can improve teaching methods and strategies (Zhadko & Ko, 2023). Conclusion and recommendations Online learning communities are a valuable professional development resource for faculty teaching online. 24 (1), 1-18. link] Tuffnell, C.

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Not only does group work improve my mood, but studies show that students engaged in group work display increased individual achievement compared to students working alone.(Johnson, Students continue to keep in touch with one another, leaning on each other for tips on which classes/instructors to take next, which schools to transfer to, etc.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Studied pedagogy? Instead, I’ve moved towards greater transparency in my teaching methods. Being defensive about student complaints Yes, there is something presumptuous about undergraduates, who are often still teenagers, griping about their professors. Have they taught? Don’t they realize how good they have it?

Course Outline 98

Course Outline Teaching History Beliefs 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Not only does group work improve my mood, but studies show that students engaged in group work display increased individual achievement compared to students working alone.(Johnson, Students continue to keep in touch with one another, leaning on each other for tips on which classes/instructors to take next, which schools to transfer to, etc.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Instructors can broaden community and connection, going beyond traditional classroom boundaries while retaining academic standards by leveraging social media. For instance, educators can utilize social media as both an interactive educational tool and a subject of critical study.

Culture 110

Culture Learning Instructors Discussions 110

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Learners will have the autonomy to guide their own learning experiences, marking a departure from instructor-mediated programs. As we know, the pandemic led to a proliferation of learning technologies, with districts reporting the use of an average of 2,500 edtech tools in the 2023 EdTech Top 40 research study.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360