Faculty Focus

AUGUST 15, 2024

If you teach, you know about learning outcomes. There’s a fair bit of work involved with learning outcomes, and justifiably so. But why limit ourselves to student learning outcomes only? In other words, the teaching and learning principles so many of us embrace call upon us to be learners.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Leveraging Blended Learning Models to Ensure Equity The teacher-led whole-group lesson design makes it challenging to ensure ELs get an equitable experience since it limits how much time teachers can spend supporting individual students.

English 274

English Blended Learning Languages Language 274

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He argues that the traditional lecture method for teaching physics and other STEM fields has been proven ineffective, and that shifts to more active methods can greatly improve learning outcomes to make sure the next generation of researchers can make the next Nobel-worthy breakthroughs. And this isn't just flippant.

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Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Teaching Evaluations 196

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience. Issues like digital inequality and over-reliance on devices can hinder learning outcomes.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Students and teachers alike are seeking alternatives to the traditional lecture- and test-based approach that has predominantly been used in schools for decades. Instead, new educational methods focus on innovation, collaboration, and the use of technology to engage students and improve learning outcomes.

Gamification 330

Gamification Ethics Education Game-Based Learning 330

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

It is historically one of the most vexing problems in education that there is a tradeoff between scale and achievable quality of instruction : As class sizes grow larger, the ability of a teacher to provide the type of personalized guidance shown by learning science research to be most effective is diminished.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

that comprise of a lot of traditional lecturing. What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. Trickle down engagement: Effects of perceived teacher and student engagement on learning outcomes. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 33 (2), 168-179.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Students and teachers alike are seeking alternatives to the traditional lecture- and test-based approach that has predominantly been used in schools for decades. Instead, new educational methods focus on innovation, collaboration, and the use of technology to engage students and improve learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

The days of standing in front of the classroom and “lecturing” are long gone. 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.

Teaching 157

Teaching Teaching Methods Lecturing Special Education 157

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Most authoring software also integrates assessment tools, testing learning outcomes. In the most recent annual Campus Computing Survey , a majority of academic CIOs concluded that “adaptive technology has great potential to improve learning outcomes.” MOOC critics say that streaming lectures is not terribly innovative.

Online Learning 154

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 154

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The proponents of HyFlex classes are often making a larger argument against the standard lecture model of teaching that is the norm at colleges. He argues that the process of redesigning a course to be taught in various formats — online or in person — pushes instructors to rethink how to best help students achieve the learning outcomes. “I

Teaching 205

Teaching Instructors Lecturing Blended Courses 205

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. Numerous online resources exist where you can find lecture notes, study guides, and other helpful materials. homework, lecture notes, practice tests).

High School 167

High School High School Study Exams 167

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. And it’s this service that makes it possible for our system to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide. Source: Echo360.

Study 164

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 164

Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

Five years ago, I ditched whole-class lectures in my fifth grade brick-and-mortar classroom in favor of small group rotations. But there is some research supporting its impact on learning outcomes when executed well. And many educators have experimented with this kind of teaching.

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Distance Learning Learning Blended Learning English 218

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2022

To compete, companies will have to “relentlessly” focus on learning outcomes, just as educational institutions will have to focus on the business outcomes of their institution, Chou said. They’ve each focused on their own concerns historically, but it’s no longer possible for them to be so siloed, Chou suggested.

Education 178

Education Lecturing Learning Outcomes Culture 178

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2024

This means that the learning not only has meaning, but the students also have ownership of it and work together to produce learning outcomes and collaborative projects. Immersive Reader , available in Flip, read prompts out loud for students who needed additional support and provided translations for those learning English.

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Lecturing Learning Styles Participation Special Education 181

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

lectures)” (p. This work often involves extremely sophisticated proficiency scaling of desired learning outcomes, student leveling diagnostics, and individualized instruction and student interventions. The language that the authors use in the book to introduce their key concepts also emphasizes lower-level learning (e.g.,

Quizzes 143

Quizzes Learning Lecturing Students 143

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This approach maximizes classroom time for interactive, hands-on learning experiences. Interactive Lectures: Instead of passive listening, interactive lectures involve activities such as quizzes, polls, or small group discussions interspersed throughout the lecture to keep students engaged and reinforce key concepts.

Active Learning 141

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 141

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In the past, faculty could stand objectively in front of the class and provide didactic information to students via lecture. Students came to the classroom expecting information from a book and verbal lecture covering the content. Help students develop realistic classroom expectations, build a growth mindset, and a desire to learn.

Lecturing 130

Lecturing Instructors Knowledge Failure 130

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

The convergence of these challenges is making it much harder for faculty to engage students in traditional lecture-style classes. Instructors are innovating, and technology could serve to drive cross-departmentally and cross-institutional sharing of best practices, which, in turn, could fuel massive improvements in learning outcomes.

Authentic Assessment 151

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

These solutions promise to broaden access to quality education, engaging learners who might not make it through impersonal introductory lectures. Students receive individual feedback on their progress and their learning experiences change based on their performance. I get more insight into students.”. Promises and Pitfalls.

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Lecturing Critical Thinking Quizzes Learning Outcomes 104

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Think-Pair-Share Students need opportunities to process information during lectures. This not only facilitates comprehension and learning but also makes it easier for reserved students to engage with a large audience, fostering a sense of comfort. In conclusion, my first year as a full-time professor has been a transformative journey.

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 122

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Laptops and tablets can be powerful learning aids, but many faculty feel uneasy about the role such devices play in their classrooms. they may be a distraction and deter from learning outcomes. How, then, can we be sure that digital tools are integrated into the higher education experience in ways that encourage deeper learning?

Lecturing 154

Lecturing Exams Assignments Textbooks 154

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

One concern is that more accommodating course policies may disincentivize in-person attendance, which may undermine the development of a rich classroom learning environment ( Holstead, 2022 ; Sloan, et al., Throughout the 18 lectures, there were 14 activities each worth five points (11 counted towards the grade; 13.75% of the overall grade).

Student Engagement 101

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 101

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022).

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

There are concrete benefits to engaging students in experiential learning inside the classroom: It enables us to “flip” the classroom, which prevents students from passively receiving material in class. Set up the experience by introducing students to the concept and practice of experiential learning and cover the basic material (e.g.,

Problem-Based Learning 122

Problem-Based Learning Learning Students Lecturing 122

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Think-Pair-Share Students need opportunities to process information during lectures. This not only facilitates comprehension and learning but also makes it easier for reserved students to engage with a large audience, fostering a sense of comfort. In conclusion, my first year as a full-time professor has been a transformative journey.

Syllabus 110

Syllabus Lecturing Instructors Feedback 110

Faculty Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

Through the use of Professional Learning Communities, the development of our institution’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is an effort to enhance faculty professional development capacity and to systematically assess student learning outcomes. Dr. Dimple J. Martin is the director of the Quality Enhancement Plan at Miles College.

Instructors 111

Instructors Learning Learning Outcomes Lecturing 111

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. This method promotes independence and confidence in learning.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective instructional solutions. Nilanthige Kaushalya Lakmali Silva is a Lecturer at the Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya.

Student Engagement 106

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 106

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

Exams 115

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2025

In the field of engineering, which is my academic background, traditional methods such as lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions are the dominant content delivery vehicles. However, oftentimes, these activities are lecturer-led and time-bound. This thus limits students active knowledge consumption and self-regulated learning.

Feedback 83

Feedback Lecturing Laboratory Students 83

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards. Kasumovic: I'm a university lecturer and I really wanted to get my students a bit more excited about learning. Michael Kasumovic We start with learning outcomes. What is your design process like?

Science 171

Science Gamification History Motivation 171

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022).

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI-powered quiz builders are revolutionizing modern classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods into captivating, gamified learning adventures. This personalized approach empowers students to focus on areas requiring more practice, optimizing learning outcomes.

Quizzes 148

Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Instead of learning from a combination of books, lectures and software, as students do at most schools, the primary mode of instruction for kids attending Quest to Learn is games. But make no mistake: game design is very important for learning. The Balanced Game In fact, all games use learning theory to some extent.

Skills 168

Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In the past, faculty could stand objectively in front of the class and provide didactic information to students via lecture. Students came to the classroom expecting information from a book and verbal lecture covering the content. Help students develop realistic classroom expectations, build a growth mindset, and a desire to learn.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Instructors Knowledge Failure 98