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

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

It provides learners with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge by exploring topics and ideas through multiple lenses. For instance, principles from science can be linked to literature they are studying in English class. Similarly, concepts from physics can be applied to understand advancements in medical studies.

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Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 233

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Another major study is going on led by the University of Colorado and the University of Maryland.) Typically, experiments like this would go through careful peer review before being published. Goble talked to EdSurge about how the study works, what the initial findings reveal and why it’s important to keep the band playing on.

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Peer Review Art Schools Testing 199

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2016

Science achievement gaps present between racial, ethnic and socio-economic groups in the eighth grade already exist when those children are in kindergarten, according to new research published in Educational Researcher, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association.

Achievement 190

Achievement Science Elementary School Elementary School 190

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Dellinger, dLRN , recently sat down with Joosten to ask her about the results of the study. While peer-reviewed journals are important mechanisms to share research, she feels that scholars can also present the results of those studies in other ways to help influence practice in a more timely manner. We need to move.to

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Peer Review Gamification Mobile Devices Learning 217

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

At least, that’s according to a randomized study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. The study, which occurred over three semesters, randomly assigned students to either learning through lectures, the old-school way, or through “active” calculus instruction that emphasizes student engagement.

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Instructors Lecturing STEM Study 198

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

Now a soon-to-be released study from Vanderbilt University demonstrates the impact of rigorous, peer reviewed research into curricular tools, in this case showing that students who played edgames outperformed their peers on standardized tests. This is how knowledge progresses. Full size image here.

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Game-Based Learning Peer Review Learning Gamification 165

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2021

School science gives students few insights into how science knowledge is created and how it progresses over time. Nor are they made aware of the peer-review process in which scientists in the field who were not involved with the research critically evaluate the study design and conclusions. Others may come in time.

Science 179

Science Peer Review Learning Knowledge 179

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

We believe that when test day rolls around, students’ scores should reflect their content knowledge—not their ability to decode the test itself. We believe that when test day rolls around, students’ scores should reflect their content knowledge—not their ability to decode the test itself. Ace the Test with Study Island.

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Testing Exams Peer Review Study 161

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Gale In Context student databases : 7 multidisciplinary, multi-source type databases covering elementary, middle, high school, environmental studies, biographical info, science and a wide range of viewpoints on todays social issues. Gale Business: Entrepreneurship : covers all aspects of starting, financing and operating a business.

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Accessibility Multidisciplinary Peer Review History 139

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Linda Edgecomb National studies bear out Edgecomb’s insights. Gehsmann, who is professor and chair at the Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, says efficiency is one important piece of the silent reading and literacy development puzzle. Periodicals.

Reading 154

Reading Peer Review Elementary School Elementary School 154

Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2017

Look for evidence that the solution providers have done their homework and are aware of the latest peer-reviewed research in the field, or—even better—that they’re collaborating with leading researchers on the design of their solution. What types of studies have been conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of product?

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Questions Peer Review Study Evaluation 144

Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

BHP, dubbed a “social studies course that runs on jet fuel”, covers nearly 14 billion years of history for middle and high school students. Freddy has been studying how kids learn to read for four decades and has written more than 100 peer reviewed articles on the subject. Along the way, there is a heavy focus on writing.

History 146

History Writing Social Studies Peer Review 146

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

After all, academic research often requires deeper knowledge of a field than is typical in high school, and it involves carefully following ethical guidelines to protect research subjects from potential harm that students may not be aware of without expert guidance. No peer reviewed journal would publish this work, she adds.

High School 186

High School High School Schools Students 186

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. That will help them feel more confident.” One option?

Academic Integrity 148

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 148

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Aliza Strassman , a second-grade general education teacher, leveraged the educational technology specialist at her school and her knowledge of best practices under Universal Design for Learning (UDL, a framework for designing inclusive classrooms) to create a technology-based approach to creative writing, publishing and peer feedback.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The belief is that writing affords students extended opportunities to think about, manipulate, and transform ideas and reflect on their existing knowledge, beliefs, and confusions,” says Troia. In a pilot study I conducted last spring with partners at Writable , one teacher stated: “My students don't like writing just for me.

Feedback 131

Feedback Peer Review Beliefs Writing 131

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Indeed, our research on emerging online tools (often called Asynchronous Learning Platforms, or ALP) focused on how educators build skills and knowledge together, remotely. Several meta-studies of the efficacy of adult online learning programs support this.

Learning 112

Learning Peer Review Communication Lecturing 112

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2018

Water is a unique discipline, it’s not like math or history or communication studies were major publishers put out multitudes of textbooks on,” she says. Some, Anagnoson says, did “not read at a deep level for students,” and others “assumed a lot of prior knowledge.” Water was a great place to apply my knowledge,” she says.

Textbooks 121

Textbooks Instructors Syllabus History 121

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

We cannot compete with the other resources available to our students in our fundamental content knowledge. This was our role as instructors prior to the advent of AI. As instructors, our role is not just to provide access to content. Our role is to excite our students about the content. Saucier, Ph.D.

Instructors 114

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 114

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. Retrieval practice and Blooms taxonomy: Do students need fact knowledge before higher-order learning? References Agarwal, P. Ambrose, S.

Plagiarism 121

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 121

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

The paper passed three peer reviewers who reported that they believed the paper was written by a person. 1) noted that ChatGPT wrote academic abstracts that passed through the peer review process 32% of the time even after reviewers had been told that some of the abstracts were fake. A report by Paul (2023, p.1)

Intelligence 98

Intelligence Critical Thinking Academic Integrity Peer Review 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

The paper passed three peer reviewers who reported that they believed the paper was written by a person. 1) noted that ChatGPT wrote academic abstracts that passed through the peer review process 32% of the time even after reviewers had been told that some of the abstracts were fake. A report by Paul (2023, p.1)

Intelligence 98

Intelligence Critical Thinking Academic Integrity Peer Review 98

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 24, 2016

John Hattie, Professor of Education at the University of Auckland, spent 15 years synthesizing the vast body of peer-reviewed, meta-analytical research pertaining to student achievement. Study after study, researcher after researcher, finds the same few things about retention: No long-term achievement gains.

Peer Review 0

Peer Review Achievement Motivation Students 0

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

These groups can provide a sense of belonging and peer support. Collaborative Learning: Encouraging collaborative learning through group projects, discussion forums, and peer reviews can enhance student engagement. These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

So the way it works is, as a student interacts with activities that are mediated by the online environment, we're taking those interactions and running them through a predictive model to be able to make a prediction, maybe about the learner’s knowledge state about where they are on a trajectory for learning. They must be peer-reviewable.

Peer Review 104

Peer Review Ethics Science Intelligence 104

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

To inspire students to return to their past knowledge, while setting up the right pathways for them to receive new ideas and ask epistemic questions, Popova et.al. Dr. Blackburn is a published author in peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Physiology and Redox Biology. He completed an eight-year Ph.D.

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 111

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

These groups can provide a sense of belonging and peer support. Collaborative Learning: Encouraging collaborative learning through group projects, discussion forums, and peer reviews can enhance student engagement. These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

The second domain focuses on making an effort to acknowledge the knowledge, skills, and abilities that team members contribute to improving a process. The first domain is associated with taking a team approach to maintain shared values, engage in ethical conduct, and engage in respect for each other.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

The second domain focuses on making an effort to acknowledge the knowledge, skills, and abilities that team members contribute to improving a process. The first domain is associated with taking a team approach to maintain shared values, engage in ethical conduct, and engage in respect for each other.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

The second domain focuses on making an effort to acknowledge the knowledge, skills, and abilities that team members contribute to improving a process. The first domain is associated with taking a team approach to maintain shared values, engage in ethical conduct, and engage in respect for each other.

Learning 110

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 110

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. This approach not only bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application but also provided a platform for students to actively engage with complex subjects. References Beatty, B.

Teaching 87

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2025

Map the course outcomes, module learning objectives, course-assigned knowledge, skills, attitudes/values, competencies, and learning activities (for example, readings, videos, posters) in an alignment table. Laura is a Certified Peer Reviewer for Quality Matters. References Abdellatif, H., & Al-Shahrani, A.

Evaluation 89

Evaluation Education Learning Outcomes Students 89

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Modeled after the program at Bryn Mawr College, the student-faculty partnership program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (URTGV), one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the nation, aims to create educational spaces in direct response to students’ experiences, knowledge, and insights. Whose culture has capital?

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Language 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. This approach not only bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application but also provided a platform for students to actively engage with complex subjects. References Beatty, B.

Teaching 83

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 83

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. Retrieval practice and Blooms taxonomy: Do students need fact knowledge before higher-order learning? References Agarwal, P. Ambrose, S.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

A case study from a California community college illustrates these principles in action. A case study illustrates these principles in practice, aligning with Faculty Focus’s mission to improve teaching and student success in higher education. The SCC case study illustrates this balance in practice.

Faculty Development 89

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 89