eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Flipped Classroom: In a flipped classroom model, students review instructional materials independently outside of class, such as watching videos or reading texts, and then engage in active learning activities, discussions, or projects during class time. This approach maximizes classroom time for interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

Active Learning 141

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 141

Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2020

While many students say they’re looking for the assistance they’re not getting from their colleges, professors argue that students are using these sites to cheat on quizzes and tests. It's the way quizzes and exams are proctored. What does Davenport, the Texas State lecturer, think of Proctorio?

Study 191

Study Exams Quizzes Lecturing 191

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I use a daily quiz that has a two-fold purpose: first, it tests the students’ knowledge of the day’s reading material; and second, it provides a focus for the lecture and activities scheduled that day in class. I vary both the number and type of questions I use on the quizzes. I administer two daily quizzes in that course.

Quizzes 97

Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 97

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

In most cases, what professors ask students to do outside the classrooms is watch video lectures, and Barba thinks that part of the flipped approach needs to go, and that professors are relying too much on such videos as a crutch. STEM has always been lecture heavy,” she says, “and that's the big difference.”

Lecturing 161

Lecturing Learning STEM Instructors 161

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

That ruffled feathers early on, particularly as professors claimed copyright over their lecture and test materials, and said that services like these made it easier for students to cheat. Sharing clearly copyrighted print or digital materials is a no-go, as is posting a verbatim transcription of a lecture, says Grauer.

Quizzes 160

Quizzes Lecturing Textbooks Instructors 160

Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2018

The study , published in the journal Educational Psychology, found that when students divide attention between electronic devices and a classroom lecture, they still followed the lecture in the moment, but that long-term retention was reduced, resulting in lower grades on unit and final exams.

Multiple Choice Questions 132

Multiple Choice Questions Exams Lecturing Attention 132

Edsurge

MAY 11, 2020

I remember scrambling to learn all I could about the features of Blackboard and reviewing all of my textbook’s eLearning-related ancillaries, assigning self-paced modules and online quizzes to my students. How will your instruction differ when students are not in your direct line of sight in a lecture hall or classroom?

eLearning 202

eLearning Teaching Quizzes Lecturing 202

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., lectures)” (p. practicing math problems, quizzes, flashcards, teacher lectures, and so on). In Powerful Teaching , the authors focus on the potential of: Retrieval practice – “pulling information out of students’ heads (e.g.,

Quizzes 143

Quizzes Learning Lecturing Students 143

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

With authoring software, instructional designers can steer online students through a mixtape of digital content—videos, graphs, weblinks, PDFs, drag-and-drop activities, PowerPoint slides, quizzes, survey tools and so on. MOOCs deliver mostly video-streamed lectures, with some offering readings, problem sets and interactive options as well.

Online Learning 157

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 157

Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

When she started teaching entrepreneurship ten years ago, Prester tried the traditional lecture-based model, but the concepts were too abstract; students weren’t connecting with the material. They haven't just read about it; they've actually seen how scenarios can play out.

Quizzes 157

Quizzes Students Teaching Methods Lecturing 157

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

They arrange cozy reading nooks and construct colorful bulletin boards. Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. The majority of online learning environments are no more than video-hosting platforms with quizzes and a discussion forum.

Online Learning 156

Online Learning Instructors Learning Quizzes 156

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

Ten years ago, I read an article in the New York Times with dismay. quizzes, clickers and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students heads (e.g., It was about how clickers were all the rage in schools across the country. The article focused on how clickers could help boost engagement and gamification in the classroom.

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Science Feedback Gamification Learning 165

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

I have encouraged giving frequent quizzes , think-pair-shares , and teaching students to use flashcards , but there are a lot of other ways to do it. Two of these authors Dr. Michelle Rivers and Dr. Janell Blunt shared theirs on the podcast you can listen to our conversation in the player above or read the full transcript.

Multiple Choice Questions 77

Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 77

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

During lectures, I prayed that no one would ask me a question that I couldn’t answer. Their words stung like YouTube comments as I read them over and over again. Read your evaluations, and let them sit until you gain some objectivity. Is there always a student who objects to the workload and the difficulty of the reading?

Course Evaluations 122

Course Evaluations Evaluation Gamification Lecturing 122

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Here are a few more: Quizzes : Assigning tests and quizzes throughout the semester is necessary to assess student understanding of important course content. A nonlinear approach to testing incorporates student-generated quizzes. that demonstrate the content in a more creative way. There was a knock at the door.

Teaching 119

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 119

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

Founded in 2012, Nearpod started as an “interactive lecture” platform for iPads that has since evolved to support all devices. The company also offers reading exercises, quizzes, vocabulary games, and tools that let students write and animate their own videos. school district.

Education 161

Education Quizzes Lecturing Culture 161

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth.

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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

First, online interactions for children have to be fun, not lecture-like. No one wants to be at the bottom of a leaderboard,” says Deepak Cheenath, co-founder of Quizizz, a classroom tool that lets teachers create pop quizzes and games. Like Boddle, Shoelace uses game-based content, but to teach reading comprehension instead of math.

Gamification 199

Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 199

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Here are a few more: Quizzes : Assigning tests and quizzes throughout the semester is necessary to assess student understanding of important course content. A nonlinear approach to testing incorporates student-generated quizzes. that demonstrate the content in a more creative way. There was a knock at the door.

Teaching 111

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 111

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

During lectures, I prayed that no one would ask me a question that I couldn’t answer. Their words stung like YouTube comments as I read them over and over again. Read your evaluations, and let them sit until you gain some objectivity. Is there always a student who objects to the workload and the difficulty of the reading?

Course Evaluations 111

Course Evaluations Evaluation Gamification Lecturing 111

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).

Teaching 91

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 91

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).

Teaching 87

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 87

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2016

online quizzes. With it, students can take notes in their books, fill in online rubrics and quizzes, and automatically link to additional resources without having to retype URLs. The upside of a flipped classroom is it puts students in the driver’s seat and insures teachers act as guides rather than lecturers. journaling.

Quizzes 113

Quizzes Internet Lecturing Middle School 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

I read books like James Stronge’s Qualities of Effective Teachers. I watched her during one of the quizzes and she paid attention to all the characteristics that would eventually make her a top-notch typist but were now slowing her down to about half of any other 4th grader. They teach students in ways that communicate to them.

Teachers 141

Teachers Failure Quizzes Knowledge 141

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The engine of learning is not always fueled by reading. You can even include quizzes. Free Video Lectures — academic lectures on lots of topics including biology, biotechnology, and calculus. LearnersTV — thousands of downloadable video lectures on academic topics. Tammy’s YouTube Clipper.

Lecturing 96

Lecturing History Quizzes Math 96

Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 6, 2016

The headline at eSchool News reads ‘ This online high school could change education ’ (a slight modification of the original headline at the Santa Cruz Sentinel ). I’ll check it out… I read about the founders. I read that they’re trying to make the curriculum relevant for students (awesome!). Okay, I’m game. Khan Academy?

High School 69

High School High School Lecturing Quizzes 69

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

However, by integrating interactive features like quizzes, hotspots, and branching storylines within the video content, instructors can create interactive videos that transform passive viewing into active learning experiences, resulting in improved student performance by up to 30 percent. Spencer Willis, Jr. Vanderbilt Center for Teaching.

Instructors 116

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 116

Edsurge

JULY 19, 2017

The idea is to replace one-size-fits-all lectures with a range of mix-and-match educational materials, so delivering a course can be done the way a doctor might consider different treatment options for different patients. We know that early intervention for reading problems is super effective.” she asks. “We

Learning Disabilities 118

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Education Students 118

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

This can be a real challenge for procrastinators, multitaskers, responsibility jugglers and anyone tempted to half-listen to a lecture while scrolling through social media—in other words, many people. Students could access chatbot quizzes ahead of exams to help assess their level of understanding.

Student Engagement 194

Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Exams 194

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Let’s explore some specific examples of interactive tools and activities that can enhance student engagement and provide valuable feedback: Quizzing tools are effective in reinforcing key concepts and assessing student understanding.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Let’s explore some specific examples of interactive tools and activities that can enhance student engagement and provide valuable feedback: Quizzing tools are effective in reinforcing key concepts and assessing student understanding.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Gradually these quizzes and tests and timed assessments and the way it all fits together with points and averaging, it just wore her down,” Talbert says. Or read a partial transcript below, lightly edited for clarity. The same thing happened on the second exam, and now the student had no way to do any better in the class than a C.

Grades 194

Grades Exams Feedback Testing 194

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. When students read their names in a test question they smile, and some even exclaimed, “I made it!” her spare time, Teresa loves traveling with her husband and daughter. Johnson, R.

Exams 116

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2018

Designed to offer lessons, videos, lectures, quizzes, and more that differentiate for individual students, its real power is making the resources of the most respected names in edtech available with one click. Read Jacqui’s tech thriller series, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. This includes: ABCYa.com.

Quizzes 79

Quizzes Mobile Devices Assignments Textbooks 79

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. When students read their names in a test question they smile, and some even exclaimed, “I made it!” her spare time, Teresa loves traveling with her husband and daughter. Johnson, R.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2019

The answer: students who spent the most time answering practice problems did far better than those who did things like watching lecture videos or on text explanations. Learning by doing appears to have a 6x better [outcome] than learning by watching or reading,” Koedinger said.

Learning 164

Learning Quizzes Assignments Science 164

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

However, by integrating interactive features like quizzes, hotspots, and branching storylines within the video content, instructors can create interactive videos that transform passive viewing into active learning experiences, resulting in improved student performance by up to 30 percent. Spencer Willis, Jr. Vanderbilt Center for Teaching.

Instructors 98

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 98