Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

We cannot compete with the other resources available to our students in our fundamental content knowledge. Our role is to excite our students about the content. Our role is to inspire our students to learn that content. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 33 (2), 168-179.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

. “Empirical research has shown that students in gamified classrooms tend to participate more actively in lessons, leading to improved academic performance and retention of knowledge” (Dehghanzadeh et al., While engaging, the free version of Gimkit is quite limited. During a social studies unit on the U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

Traditionally, the one-size-fits-all approach to assessment has been dominant, with all students completing the same activities throughout the course. This method, however, often leads to a lack of student engagement and, consequently, less effective learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

This interaction helps students connect the dots, understanding that the products they use have origins in distant places, such as the Amazon rainforest. Despite it being thousands of miles away, I challenge students to consider why they should care. According to Moser et. Strategies for implementation 1.Start

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

. • With 2019 here and 2020 in arm’s reach, there’s an ever-growing expectation that next-generation tech tools should do a better job of informing educators on which resources improve learning outcomes. Jacob Bruno, vice president of professional learning, NWEA. More personalized professional development (PD), driven by data.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of edtech solutions, these startups aim to address education challenges such as student engagement, financial literacy, student health and well-being, upskilling, and operational inefficiencies.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

In what follows, we offer strategies on how to balance competing pedagogical concerns to maintain flexibility, while still encouraging student engagement. One approach for incentivizing in-person attendance is to make the classroom environment interactive with various learning activities for student engagement.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Learning is about growth, reflection, and improvement.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

Identifying Student Knowledge States What we wanted to know was, for any given student in a class at any point during a semester, what material have they mastered and what are they struggling with? The set of topics that a student has mastered to date is called their “knowledge state.”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Mirecka-Jakubowska has a contagious passion for learning and urges educators to embrace this new technology.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Under Mr. Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. s flexible professional learning program. “We and found the trainers to be very knowledgeable and supportive,” she said.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

By using video, teachers can keep students engaged in new and innovative ways. Video is also proving to have solid results when it comes to learning outcomes—from higher test scores to increased engagement with learning materials to increased comprehension.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In math, where each lesson serves as the foundation for the next, students who consistently finish lessons without fully understanding the material face a growing challenge. Their foundational knowledge becomes shaky, making it progressively difficult for them to develop their mathematical knowledge and skills effectively.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Research shows that edtech has benefits for students and teachers Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology has revolutionized education, offering numerous positive effects that enhance learning and teaching experiences.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2022

Here, she discusses her experience in the course and shares some key takeaways that she hopes will improve learning outcomes in her district. EdSurge: Why did you enroll in the Launch into Learning Sciences course ? Brown: Being a science teacher, I'm always interested in how things function and how we learn.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Simultaneously, choice boards free teachers to focus their time and attention on working with individual students or small-group instruction, providing more personalized support or challenge. This can lead to better learning outcomes for everyone. Below are some of my favorite choice board designs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Memorization and other lower-order skills represented at the bottom of Bloom’s Taxonomy or Level One of Webb’s Depth of Knowledge wheel are part of the learning process. However, lower-order skills are the floor, not the ceiling, of student learning, and now more than ever before, the floor is not enough.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The Tech Edvocate Award represents the combined opinion of industry insiders, knowledgeable educators, and interested parents,” said Ryan Patenaude, Co-Founder of FEV Tutor. Twelve years ago, FEV Tutor was built by educators with student learning outcomes in mind.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Teachers should strive to connect the content to real-world applications that resonate with students. Research indicates that authentic assessments, which apply classroom learning to real-world contexts, can significantly increase student engagement and minimize cheating. National Center on Educational Outcomes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning. Problem-Based Learning (PBL): PBL tasks students with solving real-world problems or case studies, requiring them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to develop solutions. It encourages inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2019

Therefore, it is essential to consider what products will serve as tools that align with student learning goals and standards. Another factor to consider is how the product can be used to support student learning needs across multiple subjects. The interactive whiteboard is a great example. by Katelyn Sweeney.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How technology has impacted students’ education Technology has had a transformative impact on K-12 education. The impact of technology on student learning has revolutionized the way students engage and interact in the classroom. This democratization of information has empowered people to learn independently.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Experiential learning in its many forms is widely recognized as a high-impact educational practice, one that has been thoroughly tested and shown to be beneficial to a wide spectrum of college students. Experiential learning is a process through which a learner constructs knowledge, skill, and value from direct experience.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Through this approach, educators can utilize visual aids, hands-on activities, and group discussions to cater to individual student needs, promoting deeper understanding and retention of material. One effective teaching technique within active learning is problem-based learning (PBL). What tools do teachers use?

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. When it comes to core curricular needs like math or reading, and measuring learning outcomes, that’s when you may still need a bit of competition, believes Clarence Tan. No one wants to be at the bottom of a leaderboard.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Students’ academic mindsets directly impact their behavior and achievement in your classroom. [ii] ii] Findings from ongoing research show that academic mindsets substantially impact students’ perseverance, academic behaviors, and learning outcomes. Allow students to gravitate to different types of knowledge.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This combination approach contains the best of all worlds: It accommodates different learning styles, makes lessons dynamic and interactive, and includes the benefits of handwriting with a stylus, such as improved motor control and better retention.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

The pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of learning technologies in education. Campus leaders had to rethink the digital learning resources available, and faculty had to rapidly adapt to changes in delivery methods while keeping students engaged.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Another effective teaching method is project-based learning, where students collaborate to investigate real-world problems or scenarios. Through hands-on projects and research, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while applying knowledge across disciplines.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

Just as a chef with pre-developed culinary skills meticulously selects ingredients and carefully plans before creating a masterpiece, educators must equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for their academic success.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

What about when you have 50-60 students in a class? Anonymous In my experience, it’s true that small classes provide greater opportunities for student engagement and for professor/mentor relationships to occur. It’s worth noting, though, that the courses that were large tended to emphasize knowledge-based material.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them.

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