eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

I thought about what experiences could happen in those spaces, extracting the qualities and characteristics of technology, space and teaching methods that could be applied to each space. In this space, educators are not positioned as lecturers, at the front of a class. A space for the birth of ideas.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These lively spaces have a profound impact on student mood and behavior , fostering motivation and wellbeing. To enhance equity and promote accessibility, schools are implementing new technologies and innovative teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

The days of standing in front of the classroom and “lecturing” are long gone. Because our brains process visual images almost 60,000 times faster than the written word, video naturally engages students more than many other teaching methods. By using video, teachers can keep students engaged in new and innovative ways.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

AI-powered quiz builders are revolutionizing modern classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods into captivating, gamified learning adventures. A classroom where healthy competition motivates students to study and collaborate. A classroom where instant feedback and adaptive difficulty foster rapid growth and retention.

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JUNE 19, 2024

The result is a more engaged, motivated student body ready to tackle complex challenges confidently. Teachers now integrate multimedia content like interactive simulations, virtual labs, and expert guest lectures from around the world. Students benefit from tailored assignments and feedback suited to their unique learning styles.

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JUNE 26, 2023

Unlike traditional schooling, which often relies on one-size-fits-all teaching methods, personalized learning takes into account diverse learning styles and interests. This is where game-based learning can motivate and engage students while providing them with immediate feedback. And let’s not forget about gamification!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Another challenge that the sector is witnessing, perhaps more in the pedagogical dimension than the technological, involves the role of the educator, whether in-person, online, hybrid, high-flex or what have you, evolving from exclusively functioning as a lecturer to a facilitator or a coach.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

He also ponders whether games can both teach and measure 21st-century skills, considers the barriers to a broader use of GBL in schools and discusses the not-so-mysterious motivational power of Pokemon. This may seem like an obvious question, but why do games engage kids more than traditional teaching methods that emphasize content?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Technology has profoundly impacted K-12 education, revolutionizing traditional teaching methods and opening new avenues for learning. Adaptive learning platforms tailor content and teaching methods to individual student needs, fostering a more customized educational journey. How has technology impacted K-12 education?

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JANUARY 24, 2017

They can become self-sufficient learners, and their motivation and engagement levels increase. A PowerPoint full of text coupled with a lecture can lead to distraction, but adding a video makes presentations more interesting and exciting.

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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.

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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. Educational apps and software play a crucial role in diversifying instructional methods. What technologies can help the students?

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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.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Occasionally, we paused the lecture to pose a thought-provoking question, encouraging students to discuss it with a partner before sharing their insights with the class.

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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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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Occasionally, we paused the lecture to pose a thought-provoking question, encouraging students to discuss it with a partner before sharing their insights with the class.

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Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

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 111

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2018

But their praises were also minced with a bit of visible surprise or even confusion about my motivation or interest in open education issues. People who are interested in the teaching aspect of the job certainly like the notion of sharing materials,” says Skidmore. The notion is] do enough to be good, but don’t do more than that.”

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

Each time I’ve done this, I adjust the questions (and sometimes throw in some classic, silly pub-trivia style questions amid the lecture topics). And in his book Play, Stuart Brown defined play as a self-motivating activity that makes you want to do it again. x 11 whiteboard and marker to each group. I also give out little prizes.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

Each time I’ve done this, I adjust the questions (and sometimes throw in some classic, silly pub-trivia style questions amid the lecture topics). And in his book Play, Stuart Brown defined play as a self-motivating activity that makes you want to do it again. x 11 whiteboard and marker to each group. I also give out little prizes.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 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. Use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and keep students engaged. This is a critical part of “processing” the content, mentioned earlier in the article.

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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. Use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and keep students engaged. This is a critical part of “processing” the content, mentioned earlier in the article.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2022

In the bad-old days of college teaching, especially in technical subjects, professors would stand before a classroom of freshmen and say, “Look to the right, look to the left. The idea was fear of failure would motivate students to do whatever it takes to stay above water academically. One of them will not graduate.”

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

As a result, teaching is, to use another building metaphor, not up to code. There are widespread beliefs about the best way to teach and learn that have been proven wrong by science, yet they persist. Mathematics lecture at the Helsinki University of Technology. That’s referred to as the cognitive aspect.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Chances are, you entered a classroom using a discussion method known as Socratic Debate , aka Socratic Method, Socratic Circle, or Socratic Inquiry. Many teachers try this approach when they realize lecturing doesn’t engage students anymore. If/when that becomes impossible, likely the student adapts to a new reality.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods.

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 64

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods.

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