eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

AI tools can create content quickly, such as quizzes and worksheets and complete administrative tasks, such as grading assignments and generating progress reports , freeing up more time for instructional activities.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Interestingly, before this point, Jeslyn and her peers had always needed my guidance on these kinds of projects; all of a sudden, they were working bell-to-bell, motivated by their passion for the issue. Lecturing and quizzing on content is more efficient than coaching and mentoring groups of students through real-world problems.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Interactive Lectures: Instead of passive listening, interactive lectures involve activities such as quizzes, polls, or small group discussions interspersed throughout the lecture to keep students engaged and reinforce key concepts. This approach maximizes classroom time for interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

“We are excited to help students practice for the National Civics Bee through quizzing and conversations with Khanmigo,” said Kristen DiCerbo, Khan Academy’s chief learning officer. Khanmigo includes important guardrails to encourage proper use of the innovative AI tool. ” The course format is partially synchronous.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., lectures)” (p. 33) and that “Repetition is good for learning but terrible for motivation” (p. practicing math problems, quizzes, flashcards, teacher lectures, and so on). Probably not often…” (p.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

Now, a decade later, I see the same clicker-like trend: tools like Kahoot, Quizlet, Quizizz and Plickers are wildly popular due to the increased student engagement and motivation they can provide. quizzes, clickers and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students heads (e.g.,

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Grades can perpetuate bias , inequalities, and injustice, reduce student motivation and willingness to challenge themselves , and add enormous administrative burdens. But there is literature on how to adapt the grading process to avoid the drawbacks above, and improve student motivation and engagement, as well as instructor satisfaction.

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Grades Instructors Motivation Metacognitive Skills 122

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within this setting, instructors deliver curriculum content through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional methods tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners. Another example is the use of educational games or quizzes to reinforce concepts and assess understanding.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment. The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing. International collaborations in the VET sector: Motivations and challenges.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

The challenge is further compounded by students balancing their studies with household chores which can lead to decreased motivation if adequate support is not provided by the instructor. Hence, in contrast to traditional lengthy lectures, microlearning helps move information from working memory to long-term memory more effectively.

Student Engagement 106

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 106

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. These activities can be used to reinforce key concepts, test understanding, and provide feedback to students.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. These activities can be used to reinforce key concepts, test understanding, and provide feedback to students.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

While large classes emphasize broad-reaching strategies like lectures and group activities, small classes enable individualized instruction and deeper exploration of topics (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Building a sense of community across campuses is crucial (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).

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Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

While large classes emphasize broad-reaching strategies like lectures and group activities, small classes enable individualized instruction and deeper exploration of topics (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Building a sense of community across campuses is crucial (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).

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Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 83

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment. The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing. International collaborations in the VET sector: Motivations and challenges.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Grades can perpetuate bias , inequalities, and injustice, reduce student motivation and willingness to challenge themselves , and add enormous administrative burdens. But there is literature on how to adapt the grading process to avoid the drawbacks above, and improve student motivation and engagement, as well as instructor satisfaction.

Grades 98

Grades Instructors Motivation Metacognitive Skills 98

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

Good learning design also needs to be engaging, motivational and structured in the right way.”. These could include interactive content (such as the ability to manipulate objects and modules on the screen), along with embedded quizzes, simulations, virtual labs and other multimedia features. More on Smart Sparrow.

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Teachers Instructors Learning Quizzes 132

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Educational apps and games can make learning more enjoyable, transforming educational content into interactive and game-like experiences that motivate students to explore and master new concepts. Interactive response systems, like clickers, enable real-time student feedback and participation in quizzes or polls.

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Technology Teaching Learning Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

Experts say that classes that are self-paced, asynchronous or technically possible to tune into from a shared space full of distractions often require students to exhibit more self-control, more intrinsic motivation and better time management. Students could access chatbot quizzes ahead of exams to help assess their level of understanding.

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Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Students 198

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

So, for those of us that cannot add one more thing to our already packed class schedules, look for ways to bring teamwork to your existing lecture topics. Students will respond to different types of interactions and activities, such as: Guest speakers: Outside speakers can really resonate with students and motivate them on their own journeys.

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Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

The challenge is further compounded by students balancing their studies with household chores which can lead to decreased motivation if adequate support is not provided by the instructor. Hence, in contrast to traditional lengthy lectures, microlearning helps move information from working memory to long-term memory more effectively.

Student Engagement 82

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 82

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

So, for those of us that cannot add one more thing to our already packed class schedules, look for ways to bring teamwork to your existing lecture topics. Students will respond to different types of interactions and activities, such as: Guest speakers: Outside speakers can really resonate with students and motivate them on their own journeys.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessments will always impact how students learn, their motivation to learn, and how teachers teach. Martin is a former early childhood education lecturer at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, a former assistant professor of early childhood education, and a faculty professional development coordinator at Miles College.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. While observing a faculty member’s teaching, I identified at least three instances during the lecture where opportunities existed to break up the monotony and introduce collaborative learning.

Attention 123

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 123

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessments will always impact how students learn, their motivation to learn, and how teachers teach. Martin is a former early childhood education lecturer at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, a former assistant professor of early childhood education, and a faculty professional development coordinator at Miles College.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. While observing a faculty member’s teaching, I identified at least three instances during the lecture where opportunities existed to break up the monotony and introduce collaborative learning.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

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. To combat lower attendance rates, some educators have tried assigning in-class quizzes or grading participation/attendance. IT expense and support. Student skills and perception.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

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. To combat lower attendance rates, some educators have tried assigning in-class quizzes or grading participation/attendance. IT expense and support. Student skills and perception.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Personal touches like a plant, calendar, or motivational quote can add warmth without making the space feel casual. Goal-setting provides direction and motivation. Start with small daily goals like finishing a video lecture or solving five math problems. Pause during lectures to take notes or reflect on what was just said.

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Study Online Learning Learning Motivation 52

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.

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Textbooks Instructors History Syllabus 118

k12

JUNE 19, 2025

Many online summer school programs consist of prerecorded materials and lectures, allowing students to learn at their own pace. An LMS is a centralized platform where students access course materials, including videos, study guides, and quizzes. Here are some upsides of online summer school: Flexibility. Accessibility.

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Instructors Schools Quizzes Students 52

k12 Online Schools

JULY 5, 2024

Online tools such as video lectures, interactive quizzes, and virtual learning platforms can significantly enhance learning. Joining homeschooling groups can offer advice, motivation, and opportunities to share tips on everything from online school admissions to the daily homeschooling routine.

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Quizzes Middle School Middle School Lecturing 52

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Reading back over a textbook or taking lecture notes with a highlighter at the ready is often done by students, for instance, but these practices have proven of limited merit, and in some cases even counterproductive in aiding recall. Mathematics lecture at the Helsinki University of Technology. That’s known as the metacognitive realm.

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Education Learning Textbooks Instructors 218

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

He doesn’t get paid, but he helps improve the quality of courses by catching mistakes in quizzes and pointing out befuddling bits of video lectures, which can then be clarified before professors release the course to students. “I Wesley Engers has an unusual hobby: beta testing online courses from well-known colleges and universities.

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Testing Lecturing Quizzes Textbooks 166

Edsurge

JANUARY 6, 2017

Strava was motivating my consistent use by overlaying a digital grid on my existing offline activities. It let me reconnect with college teammates who could keep me motivated. It enabled me to analyze the results of my efforts and compare them to others.

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Course Design Online Learning Teaching Motivation 146

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Five or six years ago we started recording all my lectures—not live lectures, but actually in a studio. If normally I’d do a lecture on China that would span three hours, I would try to break that up into consumable bites, anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes, broken down by particular topics. We converted my office into a studio.

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