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Can We Design Online Learning Platforms That Feel More Intimate Than Massive?

Edsurge

Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online. The majority of online learning environments are no more than video-hosting platforms with quizzes and a discussion forum. These design choices have noticeable implications.

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6 ways to make your blended learning PD more successful

eSchool News

Other aspects of an organization wide move to blended learning, namely infrastructure , leadership , mindset , organizational staffing structure , and flexible learning spaces , are outlined in previous articles in this series.). They should attend and be active participants in every training session as a minimum.

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Integrating Active Learning in Large STEM Lectures

Scholarly Teacher

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash. Buil et al.,

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Inside the School Where Every Student Gets Their Own Teacher

Edsurge

The open plan area in the center is a flexible learning space where kids can work independently or socialize at a school that can otherwise be pretty isolating. The network uses a mastery-based learning model, and students must earn 80 percent or higher on independent work before teachers can move on in class.

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Quick Activities to Prepare and Maintain a Classroom of Care

Faculty Focus

Before students even step foot in the classroom, professors can send out a “Welcome Survey” to set the tone that the course they are about to enter will be a learning space that is inclusive and understanding of individuals who hold multiple identities. Welcome surveys. Loud neon colors. Rainbow colors of possibility.

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Quick Activities to Prepare and Maintain a Classroom of Care

Faculty Focus

Before students even step foot in the classroom, professors can send out a “Welcome Survey” to set the tone that the course they are about to enter will be a learning space that is inclusive and understanding of individuals who hold multiple identities. Welcome surveys. Loud neon colors. Rainbow colors of possibility.

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Teaching Executive Functions to All Students

Cult of Pedagogy

Weathers explains why he made this shift: “What I typically see is that prompt is available for students the moment they enter the learning space. So not only do I have this sense of, like, I know what to do here , right, I know what to do to participate and look like everyone else in the class and I’m engaged.

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