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JULY 10, 2025

Polls and Quizzes: Encourage your child to participate in polls or mini quizzes if their online platform offers them. Whether it’s a short video, digital art, a song, or a presentation, expressing knowledge in a format they enjoy can boost engagement and retention.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

Providing the Spark Jenessa Peterson, director of learning engineering at the Learning Agency, touched off the discussion in a Google Group run by her organization with the question: Is A/B testing between two benign conditions without participants' knowledge OK? software with or without encouraging messages, she writes. “If

Ethics 206

Ethics Knowledge Testing Learning 206

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

For students to be truly prepared for their futures, they need academic knowledge, technical expertise, and workforce skills that translate directly into the workplace. Employers seek candidates who not only have technical knowledge, but also have problem-solving skills, adaptability, and communication skills.

Gamification 293

Gamification Quizzes Knowledge Textbooks 293

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Through the easy-to-use templates, educators can create real-time polls to assess knowledge, check for misconceptions, or gather feedback. The pre-made quizzes also offer instant feedback, helping students reflect on their learning process. I love that I can find a library of pre-created quizzes or create my own.

Evaluation 276

Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 276

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2019

Technology can help teachers manage the daunting task of assessing their students’ knowledge and skills. Teachers using a learning management system, like Schoology , can create quizzes that grade themselves and deliver quick assessment data. 2 Let Technology Help You Do the Heavy Lifting of Grading.

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Grades Assignments Evaluation Coaching 419

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Study guides and practice quizzes: TAs can use these tools to develop study guides and sample quizzes to help prepare students. This can be helpful in reverse as well–if students are more comfortable writing in their native language, they can do so, and then the TA can translate it.

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Teaching Assistants Teaching Quizzes Intelligence 293

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

By distilling a lecture’s knowledge into a set of handy flashcards, teachers can ensure their students’ progress and performance. Teachers can use AI-powered tools like MagicSchool.ai , ChatGPT , and Chatterbot AI to create quizzes and exams that align with their course materials.

Quizzes 293

Quizzes Lecturing Exams Ethics 293

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

In exploring the pros and cons of AI instruction versus human educator instruction, a hybrid model emerges that leverages the strengths of both to maximize learning and knowledge retention. As educators and technologists, we must critically assess the strengths and limitations of both AI and human educators to optimize educational outcomes.

Ethics 314

Ethics Education Learning Quizzes 314

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

ExitTicket is a rapid-response tool that lets teachers instantly poll, survey, or test student knowledge via custom quizzes called tickets. Click here to read the full app review. ExitTicket. What’s It Like? Teachers can create their own tickets or browse a library of tickets created by other educators.

Quizzes 253

Quizzes Feedback Knowledge Testing 253

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Fear of technology influences a teacher’s thinking, perhaps thinking that many students have more knowledge of the technology. Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams. Most of the time, this is not true.

Collaborative Learning 314

Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 314

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

It is a dynamic, interconnected space where knowledge flows freely, and learners are active participants in their educational journey. Classroom response systems for instant feedback and engagement through quizzes, polls, and surveys. The classroom of the modern era is no longer confined to four walls and rows of desks.

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Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 307

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

This is done through interactive online videos, quizzes, games, and mini-lessons or quests that help them develop life skills while enabling them to explore careers, build their networks, and actually experiment with jobs.

Mobile Devices 303

Mobile Devices Quizzes Feedback High School 303

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2024

Despite this desire for flexibility, a vast majority (80 percent) also stated the importance of regular assessments, quizzes, and checkpoints to ensure they are on the right track. Persistent gaps remain in foundational knowledge. Tutors were identified as providing the most helpful support.

Quizzes 283

Quizzes Motivation Language Languages 283

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The program develops core knowledge in coding, physics, geometry, literacy, and algebra as well as critical life skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and grit. The CoderZ platform provides a research-based, pedagogically-advanced approach to teaching STEM and computer science for grades 3-12.

Game-Based Learning 256

Game-Based Learning Instructors STEM Quizzes 256

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Basic knowledge (Level 1) of Bloom’s original (1956) version of the taxonomy can now be generated via AI. This is not to say students should not be asked to perform tasks that align with Costa’s Gathering Level of Questioning, nor work at the knowledge and understanding levels of Bloom.

Evaluation 292

Evaluation Quizzes Ethics Knowledge 292

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

Gimkit: Gimkit is a game-based learning platform where teachers can create learning games or quizzes that students play in real-time. Whether you’re looking to better understand your students’ prior knowledge or check for understanding at the end of a unit, this is one tool to keep in mind!

Critical Thinking 313

Critical Thinking Learning Quizzes Game-Based Learning 313

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

He talked about how he dropped in on a calligraphy class, and from that knowledge he created the idea of different types of computer fonts some 10 years later. You can use it to generate quizzes and students can use it to answer the quizzes, so why do we even matter as educators? Why not just have AI do everything?”

Quizzes 308

Quizzes Learning Testing Intelligence 308

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

Yet as instructors in the new world of online education, we have access to ever-increasing amounts of data—from recorded lecture videos, electronically submitted homework, discussion forums, and online quizzes and assessments—that may give us insights into individual student learning. So how does one identify a student’s knowledge state?

Teaching 213

Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 213

eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2016

note : Today’s students have too many tests to take—but today’s teachers still need insight into their classes’ knowledge and skills. It can be something as simple as a thumbs up/thumbs down, exit tickets when students leave the classroom, use of digital tools, or actual quizzes.

Teachers 279

Teachers Quizzes Testing Discussions 279

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

These formative assessments can take the form of quizzes, short written responses, exit tickets, online discussions, and graphic organizers. Summative Assessment Data: When students complete a summative assessment, that data often reveals that the class is in different places in terms of their concept knowledge and skill set.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Objective tests are usually multiple-choice quizzes or other tests with single correct answers. Performance tasks require students to apply their knowledge, such as through an essay, performance, work of art, exhibition, and so forth. 4, 2020, [link]. For more examples, see 30 Examples of AI-Adaptive Software, Guide School, [link].

Quizzes 256

Quizzes Textbooks Testing Essay 256

eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

Discovery Education : Through the Discovery Education Experience product, Discovery Education offers hundreds of ready-made lessons, quizzes, activity calendars, and ready-to-use resources that use features such as closed captioning, immersive reader, and self-paced activities. Students love them because they are interesting and engaging.

Art 329

Art Students Culture Coaching 329

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2020

Polls and quizzes to test knowledge and enable peer-to-peer learning. A library for centralizing useful content, ranging from reading materials to exam papers. Task management features for assigning homework and following up easily. Analytics to track learning progress and generate a digital report card.

Quizzes 164

Quizzes Exams Learning Communication 164

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Nearpod is an interactive presentation and collaborative platform that allows for real time assessment of student knowledge. As the facilitator of the Nearpod you can engage students with a variety of ways including drawings, quizzes, polls, matching, and much more.

Teachers 188

Teachers Quizzes Science Culture 188

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Role-Playing and Simulations : Role-playing activities or simulations immerse students in real-world scenarios, encouraging them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills. Interactive Lectures : Incorporating interactive activities like polls, quizzes, or discussions into lectures keeps students engaged and reinforces key concepts.

Activities 253

Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning Lecturing 253

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2023

Keyboarding Quizzes Students understand the concept of ‘quiz’ It’s a test of knowledge, a line in the sand where students show their grasp of the subject or suffer a bad grade. A few quizzes you might try: speed quiz –Grades 3-8–provide a set page to type and evaluate student speed and accuracy.

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Grades Art Knowledge 167

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Dover, DE Quizard is an academic app designed to help students study for tests and quizzes. The Juice , Miami, FL The Juice is an interactive learning platform designed to develop students’ reading comprehension, critical thinking, information and media literacy skills, and civics knowledge using fun and engaging original content.

Textbooks 297

Textbooks Education Intelligence Quizzes 297

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Middle school students in grades 6-8 flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. “We are sounding the alarm on the declining civic knowledge among our nation’s youth,” said Carolyn Cawley president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Math 263

Math Middle School Middle School Essay 263

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2016

Seventy-five percent of participating educators said they enroll in online PL courses when they are personally interested in the subject and want to increase their knowledge in that area. Courses include videos (76 percent), discussion forums (73 percent), audio (72 percent), quizzes or assessments (68 percent), and slides (64 percent).

Teachers 186

Teachers Quizzes Hybrid Learning Classroom Management 186

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

QuizGecko: Versatility and Innovation Among the leading AI-powered quiz generators, QuizGecko is a versatile tool that can transform text, documents, or URLs into captivating interactive quizzes. Riddle: User-Friendly Engagement A user-friendly quiz maker, Riddle offers an intuitive interface for crafting engaging quizzes.

Quizzes 148

Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

ChatGPT does have major limitations: its limited knowledge base only pulls from data prior to September 2021; it has no personal experiences or emotions to draw from; it may generate inaccurate information; and it does not have the ability to critically think and/or analyze information.

Ethics 337

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 337

Beyond the Worksheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

As teachers, were always on the lookout for methods that not only assess our students knowledge but also help them develop critical skills. One of the strategies Ive adopted in my classroom is allowing students to use their notes during quizzes. The Pros of Allowing Notes on Quizzes: 1. The Cons of Allowing Notes on Quizzes: 1.

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Knowledge Students Testing 52

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

These are: pre-exposure, activating prior knowledge, and retrieval practice. pre-test quizzes. Activating prior knowledge. We can create learning activities based on students’ prior knowledge to focus student attention and arouse their interests and curiosity to learn more. a video about a course or topic. opinion polls.

Knowledge 126

Knowledge Quizzes Students Learning 126

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

The AI Class Assistant will also analyze the transcriptions and classroom materials to create instant quizzes for students to demonstrate their understanding as they learn. Students can wirelessly connect to the display and participate in quizzes from their personal devices.

Quizzes 130

Quizzes Knowledge Participation Discussions 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

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. Application of Knowledge: Active learning encourages students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations and problems.

Active Learning 140

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 140

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2017

There was one exception: students who had prior knowledge of physics concepts were not thrown off by the clicker quizzes). Getting that factual question got them to hyperfocus on factual knowledge,” she says. “It It was almost like implicit statement of, ‘just memorize it.’”

Study 154

Study Multiple Choice Questions Peer Review Quizzes 154

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

The exception is BrainPOP — there are no ads, but it requires a hefty annual fee: BrainPOP Fremium BrainPOP is a collection of three-five minute animated movies, learning games, quizzes, and interactive activities for grades 3-8 addressing a wide variety of topics such as math, science, social studies, health, art, and technology.

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Quizzes Students History Motivation 148