Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

The ACT has seen the writing on the wall—and it doesn’t look good. In Pitzer’s case those values include social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement and environmental sustainability.) Its reasoning?

Grades 162

Grades Testing Interdisciplinary STEM 162

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Getting Meta with AI in the Classroom: A Reflective Approach In a junior-level education course, I assigned students the task of writing a reflective paper on the various uses of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in the classroom. As educators, we should consider it an enrichment tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning.

Ethics 107

Ethics Plagiarism Intelligence Education 107

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Simple active learning techniques such as a quick temperature check or low stakes writing activity (Lang, 2021) can allow space for students to express their feelings, particularly when discussing challenging or emotive material, which simultaneously builds empathy and inclusion. Padlet is a good digital tool.

Activities 110

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 110

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. This reflective process is essential for driving meaningful improvements. .

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Simple active learning techniques such as a quick temperature check or low stakes writing activity (Lang, 2021) can allow space for students to express their feelings, particularly when discussing challenging or emotive material, which simultaneously builds empathy and inclusion. Padlet is a good digital tool.

Activities 98

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With tools such as Wakelet, ELL students can write in their native language and teachers can translate on their own. In the current technological landscape, though, librarians are positioned to provide students engaging, dynamic library resources as instructional designers.

Schools 246

Schools Language Languages Reading 246

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Students also gain the chance to collaborate with their peers, think on their feet, and connect with the larger educational community outside of their school. From puzzles and vocabulary challenges to creative writing and reading battles, there is an academic competition for every student!

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Essay Participation Math 52

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, 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

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

While we certainly share these concerns, we do remain relatively optimistic about one aspect of higher education: learning to write. From the moment ChatGPT hit the scene, articles proclaimed the death of the college essay , and students have begun questioning the need to develop skills in writing. literature). literature).

Writing 122

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

While we certainly share these concerns, we do remain relatively optimistic about one aspect of higher education: learning to write. From the moment ChatGPT hit the scene, articles proclaimed the death of the college essay , and students have begun questioning the need to develop skills in writing. literature). literature).

Writing 105

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 105

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

This resulted in a kind of wholesome engagement I hadn’t seen before. Similarly, to keep students engaged despite the monotony of screens, we tried a quick meditation half way through the seminar to center ourselves. This is the time to put “interdisciplinary” ideas into practice by experimenting with new methodologies.

Lecturing 217

Lecturing Education Learning Knowledge 217

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2021

This resulted in a kind of wholesome engagement I hadn’t seen before. Similarly, to keep students engaged despite the monotony of screens, we tried a quick meditation half way through the seminar to center ourselves. This is the time to put “interdisciplinary” ideas into practice by experimenting with new methodologies.

Lecturing 203

Lecturing Education Learning Knowledge 203

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2023

The summer before the first school year, she collaborated with other teachers to design interdisciplinary projects relevant to real-world situations. After all, as a spokesperson put it, flatly, in writing, “XQ does not operate schools.” It was exciting. It was challenging.

High School 186

High School High School Schools Assignments 186