Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

A second monitor can be added to the setup for the instructor to view any lecture notes or to serve as a teleprompter that can be controlled through a laptop connected to the Lightboard CPU module. Jeff is passionate about learning and improving the quality of online course design and instruction to benefit returning adult learners.

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 98

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

One study found that active learning significantly increases student performance in the classroom: Students were 1.5 times more likely to fail a class that was primarily lecture-based as opposed to interactive. Why is engagement important?

Gamification 318

Gamification Teaching Methods Education Ethics 318

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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Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 212

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Learning management systems (LMS) that facilitate online content delivery, assignments, and grading. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers. Classroom response systems for instant feedback and engagement through quizzes, polls, and surveys.

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Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 306

eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Mobiliya Edvelop, a digital classroom platform , is delivering remote lectures to rural schools in some corners of the world — providing tablets that help rural students tap into lessons taught in urban areas. While the cities have all the learning resources, the rural schools lack quality teachers and standardized pedagogies.

Textbooks 158

Textbooks Lecturing Schools Blended Learning 158

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Key points: Edtech objectives and student engagement goals should drive technology selections Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on interactive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago.

Teaching Methods 176

Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 176

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Students at a community college could supplement their math class with lectures from MIT. A single mom in middle America could learn to code from Google instructor. People can now work through a series of lectures while they commute or complete coursework on a mobile phone between shifts.

Education 144

Education Lecturing Instructors Coaching 144

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As interactive display technology has advanced, companies have added capabilities that more easily connect teachers with their digital learning tools and resources. This enables them to project assignments, lectures, student work and more directly onto the CreateBoard. Long gone are the days of worksheets and projectors.

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Lecturing Assignments Schools Learning Tools 98

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Finally, if a teacher isnt an engaging presenter, the lecture is likely even worse on video than in person. Software-directed Instructional Model In this model, teachers guide their students as they progress through third-party learning software, such as iXL, Math Academy, Khan Academy, or i-Ready.

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Quizzes Textbooks Testing Essay 237

Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2019

Despite its name, the Learning Management System (LMS) is not about learning. While it’s great for instructor workflows, it has always been a course management tool, not a learning tool. Instead, my classmates and I faced an endless loop of lectures, notes and tests.

Mobile Devices 165

Mobile Devices Instructors Students Attention 165

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

Teachers can improve peer engagement in a virtual setting by implementing these practices: Use prompts to spark discussion: Discussion boards can be a great space for conversations, especially when teachers use prompts that are open-ended, stir debate or force deeper learning.

Motivation 218

Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

After all, students are interacting with content, and sure, it’s probably better than simply watching a lecture and sitting quietly. In my book “ Humanizing Distance Learning ,” I argue that there isn’t necessarily a black-or-white divide between active and passive screen time.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Critical Thinking 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

There are a lot of digital note-takers that can tape a lecture or a class or even a conversation. This is a robust tool with a rich learning curve. Be prepared to spend time watching their thorough webinars and practicing a bit before the all-important lecture you have coming up. 50 Special Needs Tools.

Disabilities 138

Disabilities Lecturing Math Knowledge 138

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2016

Experience is Better Than Theory The shift away from lecture-based, theory-heavy learning models has been on the rise for some time. The report concludes that ‘companies are struggling to redesign the training environment, incorporate new learning technologies, and utilize the incredible array of digital learning tools now available’.

Learning 135

Learning Lecturing Study Learning Tools 135

Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2019

That forecast was rooted in a sense of optimism—that as digital learning tools and opportunities proliferated in schools, educators would increasingly be able to tailor their instruction to meet students’ different needs. Students enter school with different skills, backgrounds and experiences. But here’s where things get murkier.

Learning 147

Learning Learning Disabilities Beliefs Disabilities 147

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Investment in audiovisual tools will continue to grow as higher education institutions recognize that moving forward, a larger portion of their students will be remote. Educators now have more ways to improve their teaching by combining digital resources with traditional methods of learning.

Distance Learning 362

Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Accessibility Culture 362

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. Software applications support different aspects of learning, including subject-specific programs, simulations, and educational games.

Learning Styles 285

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 285

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

Professional schools cater to a diverse student body with varying learning preferences, needs, and accrediting bodies to answer to (Coble, 2015). These adult learners thrive in multimodal contexts which can look like traditional lecture-based settings, hands-on experiential learning, or online coursework.

Schools 122

Schools Authentic Assessment Syllabus Evaluation 122

Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Edtech companies use these buzzwords to describe the next generation of learning tools. Give your students a sense of ownership by having them assemble something early in the learning experience. Instead of presenting them with an introductory lecture video, have them solve a problem or make a prototype. “Self-paced.”

Learning 156

Learning Assignments Lecturing Math 156

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

Overall, by integrating a variety of teaching tools and techniques, educators can create dynamic and engaging learning environments that empower students to thrive academically and develop essential skills for lifelong learning. What are the tools of learning?

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Interactive Learning 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Simulation-Based Learning and Community To make the content more engaging and practical, incorporating simulation-based learning tools can bring complex concepts to life for all students.

Teaching 82

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 82

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are tools and techniques in education? From traditional classroom learning tools like textbooks and whiteboards to innovative techniques such as flipped classrooms and educational software, these resources aim to optimize educational outcomes and engage students effectively.

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Simulation-Based Learning and Community To make the content more engaging and practical, incorporating simulation-based learning tools can bring complex concepts to life for all students.

Teaching 79

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 79

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

About 85 percent of the principals and administrators surveyed selected teachers as the most trusted source when it comes to making decisions about digital learning tools. NewSchools’s survey results reveal that the impact of teacher influence on the adoption of technology is actually quite significant.

English 140

English Lecturing Attention Internet 140

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Because digital devices and online environments can simultaneously be transformatively empowering and maddeningly disruptive, the work of integrating digital learning tools into schools is usually difficult and complex. Fears about digital learning tools are especially tricky because they’re primarily emotional, not logical.

Schools 112

Schools Internet Lecturing Mobile Devices 112

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 5, 2025

Professional schools cater to a diverse student body with varying learning preferences, needs, and accrediting bodies to answer to (Coble, 2015). These adult learners thrive in multimodal contexts which can look like traditional lecture-based settings, hands-on experiential learning, or online coursework.

Schools 104

Schools Authentic Assessment Syllabus Evaluation 104

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

Steph YoungGonzaga YoungGonzaga’s favorite online learning tools. Let’s take the example of learning about driving a car versus actually driving a car. To be a competent driver, there have to be two kinds of learning—conceptual and practical application. Association for Computing Machinery.

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Skills Teaching Exams Instructors 134

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

At its core, classroom learning provides a structured environment conducive to focused study and exploration. Within this setting, instructors deliver curriculum content through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional methods tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

While technology offers opportunities in online teacher learning like access, flexibility and personalization , it also poses significant challenges , such as feelings of isolation and demands on self regulation. Several meta-studies of the efficacy of adult online learning programs support this.

Learning 114

Learning Peer Review Communication Lecturing 114

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2018

When I first joined the Christensen Institute over five years ago we were knee-deep in studying the fast-growing market of tools designed to support blended learning environments. It’s pretty intuitive why these categories lend themselves to mentoring and coaching models that reach beyond students’ immediate networks.

Textbooks 105

Textbooks Blended Learning Lecturing Coaching 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

They can also clearly present their thoughts, arguments, and understanding of the lectures because they express themselves better. These tools have features that support focus and organization for better classroom engagement. Inadequate funding Assistive technologies are investments.

Assistive Technology 97

Assistive Technology Disabilities Technology Education 97

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

For example, educators may not adapt content for the online synchronous learner, and instead, may merely post lecture slides online as asynchronous content. demonstrate in a video how to use a software or perform a task, share collaboration documents in Google or Office 365, or utilize Kahoot, Nearpod or similar learning tools.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Today’s videos are highly-effective learning tools, cerebral entertainment, and well-suited to visual and auditory learners. Rather than check out of the world, viewers willingly dig deeply into the topic in a way that can’t happen from a textbook or lecture.

Multiple Choice Questions 79

Multiple Choice Questions Textbooks Knowledge Discussions 79

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

For example, educators may not adapt content for the online synchronous learner, and instead, may merely post lecture slides online as asynchronous content. demonstrate in a video how to use a software or perform a task, share collaboration documents in Google or Office 365, or utilize Kahoot, Nearpod or similar learning tools.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

An editorial team researched the materials needed in the lecture hall settings where physics, anatomy, sociology and biology are taught, then recruited professors to write and review relevant textbooks, paying them flat fees upfront rather than royalties based on sales. Tutor pushes beyond simple multiple-choice quizzes.

Textbooks 119

Textbooks Instructors History Syllabus 119

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

I can confidently share that having made the transition to active learning pedagogies and connections to these teaching communities made my transition to online teaching that much smoother and more effective. We also attend AAC&U STEM conferences together and have built a real friendship. They simply won’t work.

Education 52

Education STEM Active Learning Peer Review 52

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

These dialogues, often referred to as cogen, are a structured discourse in which students and teachers discuss students learning and the environment around the course materials in an effort to identity and implement changes to the teaching and learning process (Boss & Linder, 2016).

Teaching 52

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Problem-Based Learning 52