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Solving our literacy crisis starts in the lecture hall

eSchool News

Key points: Bridging the gap between theory and practice helps support every reader We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores Video game design boosts students literacy skills For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub The recent NAEP scores have confirmed a sobering truth: Our schools remain (..)

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5 strategies to get your students talking

eSchool News

A variety of multimodal tools can model using diverse technology to foster discussion: HyperDocs : HypderDocs is a digital tool that uses hyperlinks to package a variety of learning materials in one space.

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Student Disengagement Has Soared Since the Pandemic. Here’s What Lectures Look Like Now

Edsurge

SAN MARCOS, Texas — As a digital media course got underway on a recent Wednesday at Texas State University, a trickle of students took their seats in one of the largest lecture theaters on campus. My goal in flying down to Texas State was to find out, what do college classes look and feel like now—especially in large lectures like this one?

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Lecture is a common passive learning practice. And while there is some value to lecture and some passive learning strategies, there is a much greater benefit from active learning strategies.

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Effective Strategies for Sustaining Student Attention during PowerPoint Lectures

Faculty Focus

So then, why do so many educators lecture and click through PowerPoints for 30-,40-, or even 60-minutes at a time with no breaks or learning activities? Reflecting on my experiences as a student, I know how tough it is to pay attention during these longer lectures and wish instructors had a different way to deliver them.

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UDL and Blended Learning: Removing Barriers with Design

Catlin Tucker

lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. What might make it hard for a student to process information presented verbally in a lecture or mini-lesson? Taking time to identify barriers in our design work is critical.

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Increase Engagement in Video Conferencing Sessions with Mentimeter

Catlin Tucker

Last night I had the opportunity to be a guest lecturer for students in the credential program at UC Riverside. As I was planning my presentation, I knew I wanted to engage the group attending my lecture.