Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” I grew up in Vietnam at a time when education was often delivered through rigid lectures and rote learning. As a student, I found myself disengaged, even though I deeply valued the idea of learning.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? The work teachers do to understand their students’ needs is critical to designing learning experiences that will be inclusive, accessible, and equitable. Step #2: Define the Desired Results or Intended Outcomes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

How are teachers learning to operate as professionals in the 21st century? lecture-style settings, the gist of which is “Tell me something and maybe I will do it.” Other teachers, though, strive for more dynamic personalized learning opportunities (like the ones our students receive).

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Teachers Lecturing Blended Learning Evaluation 279

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In an era consumed with teaching 21st-century soft skills, are games any good at building critical thinking or collaboration skills? I never want to make claims that games writ-large for any kid—under any circumstances—teach these sort of skills.” The Balanced Game In fact, all games use learning theory to some extent.

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Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Because ELs come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, their English language skills may vary widely. This ensures they are exposed to grade-level academic content while developing their English language skills. Therefore, it is essential to assess their language abilities and design instruction that meets their needs.

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English Blended Learning Languages Language 274

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Research studies don’t provide strong evidence that synchronous learning universally leads to better student engagement and learning outcomes than asynchronous learning or vice versa. All online learning requires executive function skills , which allow us to plan, work toward goals, solve problems and be creative.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

Concerns arose about the long-term effects on learning outcomes, particularly for younger students and those with special educational needs. How do we give teachers the data they need to understand what their students already know, what theyve learned, and how to support them going forward?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

As sophisticated digital skills—capabilities ironically found more commonly among students—became decisive, two new trends emerged. Most authoring software also integrates assessment tools, testing learning outcomes. They knew it was an inventive departure, but they were taken aback when an astonishing 160,000 signed up.

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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. During in-person instruction, teachers then answer questions, facilitate discussions, and provide opportunities for problem-solving and applying skills learned online.

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Distance Learning Learning Blended Learning English 218

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2024

By increasing the use of real-life relevance in the classroom content, students further develop lifelong skills and improve their internal self-image through successful learning experiences. This enhances the learning journey, making more tangible connections to future vocational and functional skills.

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Lecturing Learning Styles Participation Special Education 190

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom learning, active learning strategies for students promote student-centered learning environments that enhance academic outcomes and cultivate lifelong learning skills. What are the 6 learning strategies for students?

Active Learning 137

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 137

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.,

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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.

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Lecturing Instructors Knowledge Failure 130

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 116

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. Another highly effective technique is inquiry-based learning.

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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

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 105

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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Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 122

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And she’s done it all while working from home part time as a university lecturer (her husband works remotely full time). Daniel Wheeler And looming overhead, there’s the worry about the time their children have lost in academic and life skill classes. Rosenblum says. “I He is still meeting with mobility instructors.

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Disabilities Students Assistive Technology Hybrid Learning 192

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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Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 115

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 101

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Examples include standardized tests, final exams, and end-of-course projects, which measure student achievement against predetermined criteria and provide a snapshot of overall learning outcomes. Finally, self-assessment and peer assessment empower students to reflect on their own learning and provide feedback to their peers.

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Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. Critical Thinking : Encouraging critical thinking skills is paramount in education.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

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 102

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 102

Faculty Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are a powerful way for instructors to connect, collaborate, set common learning goals, and upgrade their skills to enhance student learning. As a result of this plan, faculty will engage in 70 hours of professional development beginning January – June 2023. Dr. Dimple J.

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Instructors Learning Learning Outcomes Lecturing 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Embed tech skills and certifications in programs targeting broader education goals.” Embed tech skills and certifications in programs targeting broader ed goals. She also tweeted, “Synchronous vs. asynchronous would be based on each learning outcome.” Several other chatters also promoted moving all learning online.

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eLearning Instructors Participation Discussions 146

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

First, online interactions for children have to be fun, not lecture-like. CoCo is also a gateway, she claims, to teach communication skills, like how to disagree respectfully. Tan is the co-founder of Boddle, a multiplayer math learning game that reports a user base of 4 million students.

Gamification 205

Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 205

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

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

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.

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Feedback Lecturing Laboratory Students 84

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

Thus, online learning may have favorably trained students to aggregate and integrate many forms of technology at one time to enrich the learning experience (Law-Penrose, 2021). In some instances, the podcast can stand alone as its learning entity. The conclusion The conclusion must be catchy, professional, and captivating.

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are a powerful way for instructors to connect, collaborate, set common learning goals, and upgrade their skills to enhance student learning. As a result of this plan, faculty will engage in 70 hours of professional development beginning January – June 2023. Dr. Dimple J.

Instructors 98

Instructors Learning Learning Outcomes Lecturing 98

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.

Learning 98

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 98

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2020

There are a couple of apps that gear the lessons to the kids’ knowledge and skills and prescribe interactive content based on their performance. And I grew to understand that If we didn’t get to everything, it wasn’t going to cause irreparable harm to the kids’ learning. I modified the final assignment to be a manifesto.

Teaching 197

Teaching Assignments Ethics Grades 197

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

In a world where AI skills and fluency will be necessary and marketable, colleges and universities have made efforts to embrace AI in the classroom (e.g., that comprise of a lot of traditional lecturing. What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. The Age of AI is Upon Us. Miller, S.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 114

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2017

Lesson 2: Ground yourself in the fundamentals of learning science. Teachers have spent decades learning how to reliably help students master new skills, debunk misconceptions, and connect their prior knowledge to new concepts.

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Feedback Failure Lecturing Reading 163

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When developing our institution’s QEP, we had to ensure our assessments aligned with two main categories: formative , which describes tasks or skills that are in process or being formed, and summative , which evaluates the sum total of skills or comprehension achieved. Dr. Dimple J.

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Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122