Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Students learn best when they study real ballot initiatives during an election year or work with journalism professors to write their own editorials for the local paper. With an increased emphasis on improving test scores in reading, writing, math and science, social studies fell to the wayside.

History 217

History Social Studies Education Knowledge 217

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

Experiential learning is a key component of the curriculum, and students apply their academic knowledge through interdisciplinary projects, real-world applications, and experiential learning opportunities that make education come alive. Outdoor adventures, trips to nearby towns, and cultural excursions keep students engaged and active.

Schools 241

Schools History Art Culture 241

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2019

Student engagement is key to energizing learning outcomes, and universities have been investing heavily in building multi-purpose spaces that provide opportunities for students to imagine, prototype, fail and retool their way to profound learning experiences. Our students are not reading case studies.

Interdisciplinary 159

Interdisciplinary Learning Study Blended Learning 159

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Although ignorance may undermine nursing students’ confidence in providing care to a population with psychiatric deficiencies, bias is not a deliberate part of their education. “The Use of Standardized Patients as an Educational Strategy in Baccalaureate Psychiatric Nursing Simulation: A Mixed Method Pilot Study.”

Culture 111

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 111

Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2019

This year, a seventh grade English class designed games to highlight the theme in “The Giver” and a second grade class built gingerbread models of Chicago landmarks for an interdisciplinary math and social studies unit.

Fairness 162

Fairness Confidentiality Students Interdisciplinary 162

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The student explored the culture of coffee, the culture of cafes, and the culture of leisure in Croatia and explained the failure of Starbucks through that lens of culture. PEEK INSIDE COLLEGE CLASSROOMS: Discover interdisciplinary teaching insights from our growing community of college educators. Professor John Branch and students.

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Although ignorance may undermine nursing students’ confidence in providing care to a population with psychiatric deficiencies, bias is not a deliberate part of their education. “The Use of Standardized Patients as an Educational Strategy in Baccalaureate Psychiatric Nursing Simulation: A Mixed Method Pilot Study.”

Culture 105

Culture Beliefs Learning Interdisciplinary 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

And I refuse to be that person who blames the millennial/TikTok generation, COVID, or believe I’ve lost my capacity to reach my students. Instead, it is vital that I investigate concrete strategies for greatly increasing students’ involvement in learning. 2020, Orhan and Beyhan, 2020). Notice the key word here is create.

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

These solutions will prioritize the relationship between teacher and student, enabling teachers to serve as motivators and facilitators of student learning, which is critical to student engagement and success. Here are five strategies to help your students stay balanced and thrive in the virtual classroom: 1.

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

Edsurge

JULY 6, 2016

From circle time in kindergarten, to study groups in college, to team projects in the workforce, sociability has always greased the gears of learning.” The use of technology greatly enhances students’ power to learn on their own time, in their own space, and in much deeper ways than ever before.

Interdisciplinary 113

Interdisciplinary Learning Schools History 113

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Through this multi-year collaboration, educators and students in the district’s elementary and middle schools will return to the classroom this fall with access to award-winning digital resources supporting science instruction. STEM Connect.

Science 130

Science Grades STEM Middle School 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

And I refuse to be that person who blames the millennial/TikTok generation, COVID, or believe I’ve lost my capacity to reach my students. Instead, it is vital that I investigate concrete strategies for greatly increasing students’ involvement in learning. 2020, Orhan and Beyhan, 2020). Notice the key word here is create.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This aligns with findings from the literature, which emphasize that by intentionally integrating AI-powered learning tools, we can highlight best practices for student engagement with these technologies (Johnson, Adams Becker, & Cummins, 2022). AI is so new that the landscape of our knowledge is changing constantly.

Ethics 114

Ethics Plagiarism Intelligence Education 114

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, starting each session with a shared activity, like a case-based discussion or a live poll, ensures that all students participate actively from the outset, regardless of location (Beatty, 2019). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 91

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 91

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the current technological landscape, though, librarians are positioned to provide students engaging, dynamic library resources as instructional designers. As instructional designers, librarians collaborate with teachers to develop learning materials to reach students best.

Schools 246

Schools Languages Language Reading 246

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, starting each session with a shared activity, like a case-based discussion or a live poll, ensures that all students participate actively from the outset, regardless of location (Beatty, 2019). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 87

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2017

The Center provides spaces for innovative and interdisciplinary teaching and learning where students can learn in novel formats, develop and prototype new products and services through a design-thinking approach, and collaborate. The goal is to bolster students’ capacity for innovation and creativity.

Lecturing 141

Lecturing Laboratory Interdisciplinary Art 141

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

In essence, digital literacy skills in the 21 st century consist of an interdisciplinary skill set that empowers individuals to engage responsibly, think critically, and communicate effectively in the ever-evolving digital landscape. This not only improves digital literacy but also prepares students for collaborative work environments.

Skills 130

Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 130

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

This article delves into the impact of these schools on education, examining their characteristics, effectiveness, and the lessons learned from successful case studies. Students engage in real-world problem-solving, harnessing their learning to tackle global challenges such as climate change, health crises, and poverty.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Culture Participation 52

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President, Institutional Strategy & Effectiveness, Mississippi State University University Research Supporting undergraduate research and challenging assumptions R.

Interdisciplinary 52

Interdisciplinary Science Participation Art 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Remember to make it fun to keep students engaged! Start with a structured schedule and incorporate study guides or practice materials when applicable. Encourage students to practice in pairs or groups to strengthen their teamwork skills. Once youve formed a team, its important to create camaraderie.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Essay Participation Math 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The idea is not to propose one medium over the other, but to take the best of both in terms of a truly inclusive and diverse student experience. Why did it take a pandemic for us to realize that education is just as much about self-knowledge as it is about the subject you are studying?

Lecturing 217

Lecturing Education Learning Knowledge 217

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2021

The idea is not to propose one medium over the other, but to take the best of both in terms of a truly inclusive and diverse student experience. Why did it take a pandemic for us to realize that education is just as much about self-knowledge as it is about the subject you are studying?

Lecturing 196

Lecturing Education Learning Knowledge 196

Faculty Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

Creating engaging and stimulating learning experiences in online higher education can be challenging due to the lack of physical presence and the routine nature of digital interactions. As educators, these attributes translate to more robust, enriching online discussions, thoughtful and empathetic communication, and active listening.

Interdisciplinary 96

Interdisciplinary Education Instructors Communication 96

Faculty Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

Creating engaging and stimulating learning experiences in online higher education can be challenging due to the lack of physical presence and the routine nature of digital interactions. As educators, these attributes translate to more robust, enriching online discussions, thoughtful and empathetic communication, and active listening.

Interdisciplinary 96

Interdisciplinary Education Instructors Communication 96

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Engaging in a world of ideas – and even with potentially controversial topics – is a common goal of education and professional thinking. Classrooms are good training and practice spaces for those discussions, which benefit not only the students engaging in the learning activities, but also benefit our society as a whole.

Curriculum 145

Curriculum Multidisciplinary Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking 145

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Today, NewSchools and Transcend released a case study that looks at the first Collaborative. EdSurge talked to Benson about some of the findings in that study. There’s a consistent theme around interdisciplinary learning, trying to figure out how to more effectively collaborate across different subject areas.

Math 119

Math Schools Coaching Learning 119

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

For example, in a sociology course, students could write about how current debates on economic inequality mirror historical patterns of social stratification. Analogical thinking helps students see the broader relevance of their studies and prepares them to apply knowledge in new contexts.

Writing 122

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

For example, in a sociology course, students could write about how current debates on economic inequality mirror historical patterns of social stratification. Analogical thinking helps students see the broader relevance of their studies and prepares them to apply knowledge in new contexts.

Writing 105

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 105

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2023

And only 52 percent of students across middle and high school agreed or strongly agreed that they enjoyed coming to school most of the time. Studies from DC + XQ found some of the city’s students reported being bored in class, as well as feeling unsure of why they were studying the assigned curriculum. It was exciting.

High School 175

High School High School Schools Assignments 175

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Engaging in a world of ideas – and even with potentially controversial topics – is a common goal of education and professional thinking. Classrooms are good training and practice spaces for those discussions, which benefit not only the students engaging in the learning activities, but also benefit our society as a whole.

Curriculum 98

Curriculum Multidisciplinary Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Many take these courses as part of general education, not personal interest, creating a challenge in maintaining engagement and fostering deeper understanding (Haak et al. Brewer, C.

Interdisciplinary 64

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 64

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Many take these courses as part of general education, not personal interest, creating a challenge in maintaining engagement and fostering deeper understanding (Haak et al. Brewer, C.

Interdisciplinary 62

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 62