Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

I offered students a chance to ask about my education, experience in finance, the time I lived and studied in Paris, or how I ended up teaching at a community college. In this mode, the professor’s authority, preferences, expertise, and goals (“learning outcomes”), even body, take center stage. link] Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. These resources can complement your study plan and provide additional support.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., When studying vocabulary words, I used Quizlet Live to make practice more interactive.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Agency is a key element in personalizing education, and research has found that students who have agency in their learning are happier in school and more likely to achieve success. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. Offering a wide range of courses might be hard for many schools to do alone.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

The National Science Foundation has granted $800k to North Carolina State University to use data mining techniques to study the game-based ST Math software program that’s currently used in 2,500 schools across the country. Researchers also aim to shed light on how teachers’ actions and choices influence digital learning in their classrooms.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. Leading through teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2019

A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. Leading through teaching and learning.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2017; Liu et al.,

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Perhaps one of the most famous studies to come to this conclusion was the Tennessee Student Teacher Achievement Ratio (STAR) project in the 1980s. In the kindergarten years alone, the study found a “definite advantage for small classes in achievement.”. More positivity reported about participating in learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

When we get to see effective edtech products in practice, the view is exciting: We see kids engaged, teachers energized about the kinds of thinking their students are generating and strong learning outcomes that result from well-made tools matched to the students and educators using them.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

According to a recent study , this ratio has stayed stable for years, but teachers are under more pressure and are working more hours than ever before – an average of 52-58 hours per week. This can significantly enhance learning outcomes by ensuring students receive the support they need to master the material.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2017; Liu et al.,

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2016

Sixty percent of surveyed teachers said they would like virtual reality to become a part of their students’ learning experience, according to the study from Samsung Electronics America, Inc. The study was released at ISTE 2016 in late June. The survey of more than 1,000 U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

al (2019), Integrative teaching benefits middle-level learners as it potentially increases student engagement, motivation, and achievement. As they engage with the content from different perspectives, students will apply their learning in real-world contexts. According to Moser et. This intentionality is crucial.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The National Science Foundation has granted $800k to North Carolina State University to use data mining techniques to study the game-based ST Math software program, from MIND Research Institute, that’s currently used in 2,500 schools across the country. Smithsonian to study digital learning practices.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

When students fail to see the connection between what theyre learning and the real world, they lose motivation to engage meaningfully with the content. This lack of relevance can make assessments feel like an obstacle rather than a learning opportunity. Retrieved from [link] National Center on Educational Outcomes.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. Educators have long used games to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter. In what ways has the perception of game-based learning changed in recent times?

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. Utilizing tools like Google Forms, educators can craft digital scavenger hunts with self-assessing questions, promoting engagement and autonomy in learning.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

With desk tops touching and knapsacks piled high, we maneuvered through introductions and the kind of icebreakers that research indicates can strengthen learning outcomes. These students appeared motivated to learna direct contrast to the disengagement narrative that permeates todays education circles.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

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. Here are five ways video can have a powerful impact on teaching and learning: 1.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2024

Largely missing from many conversations, however, is a discussion of how scientific approaches may be used to study ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in the context of higher ed.

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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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

One survey found teachers average more than 10 hours weekly on planning and grading , and another study reported that about a third of teachers spend at least 2 hours daily on pre- and post-instruction activities. Research shows that “ students who effectively interacted with learning activities in a course have better results.”

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Not every student enjoys the same task, so giving them options is critical to maximizing their motivation and focus in a lesson. Choice boards allow us to honor our students’ preferences, needs, and interests, making their learning experience more engaging and effective. This can lead to better learning outcomes for everyone.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

With desk tops touching and knapsacks piled high, we maneuvered through introductions and the kind of icebreakers that research indicates can strengthen learning outcomes. These students appeared motivated to learna direct contrast to the disengagement narrative that permeates todays education circles.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Flexibility : Technology enables learning anytime, anywhere, accommodating different learning schedules. These advantages enhance learning outcomes and prepare students for the digital future. Research indicates that using technology in the classroom can significantly enhance learning outcomes and student engagement.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

In my view, success with reading doesn’t follow from drill and kill practices that stifle interest and motivation. Studies show that for students to remain engaged, they need texts that reflect their personal experiences. Provide students with autonomy and choice. Source: Newsela. Video also available on Facebook.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

A classroom where healthy competition motivates students to study and collaborate. Quizlet: Personalization for Effective Learning Widely recognized as a popular platform, Quizlet offers a diverse range of tools for creating and sharing quizzes, flashcards, and study materials.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

PreK On My Way , Designed in Collaboration with UTHealth’s Children’s Learning Institute and Yale Child Study Center, Brings Together the Latest Early Childhood Education Research in Language, Literacy, Math, and Social-Emotional Development. of the Yale Child Study Center; and Jie-Qi Chen, Ph.D. ,

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English Language Languages Social Studies 143

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2024

For instance, in a self-contained special education classroom, the robotics sponsor for a school’s unified coding and robotics team uses content creation to emphasize the importance of blending creativity with real-life relevance to motivate students and cultivate an environment of inclusivity and collaboration.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

If you are like most of those with whom I work, you spend hours identifying the desired learning outcomes, essential understandings and skills, and appropriate materials. This then leads to countless hours of designing assessments and learning experiences. I often embed study and time management strategies into the curriculum.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Research about technology in education suggests an evolving impact on teaching and learning. Based on existing studies: Improved Engagement and Motivation: Many studies highlight that well-integrated technology in the classroom can enhance student engagement and motivation.

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 237

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

As part of a long-term study on the school, a team of researchers at NYU, led by Richard Arum, decided to look at other metrics, including a performance-based test called the College and Work Readiness Assessment, which is designed to measure various problem solving and reasoning skills. The studies that showed the most success (i.e.,

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Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2016

In fact, decades of research reveal that students: are poor judges of the efficacy of their learning efforts. prefer instructional formats that produce inferior learning outcomes. make suboptimal decisions about when/where/how often to study. overestimate how much they will remember or how well they will perform.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. What we can do as instructors is inspire them to learn the content, to ask their own questions, and to perhaps motivate their AI use to serve their own curiosity beyond the conversations in our classes. Saucier, Ph.D. Saucier, Ph.D.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2019

It’s something that we want to study further.” In addition, he says there’s a “strong relationship growth mindset and resilience” and the data suggests it can boost motivation and reduce fear of failure. The mainland Chinese regions, along with Hong Kong and Macau, fared in the middle of the pack. “I

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