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. A lot of our original test takers are students who are full-time employed.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The pandemic is changing the way tests and quizzes are conducted at colleges across the country, with the rapid adoption of new tools that proponents say catch cheating, but in ways that many students say amount to an unacceptable invasion of their privacy. In that model, colleges are typically charged on a per-test basis.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

In this system, students choose from a menu of content delivery options (textbook, downloadable study guides, lectures) and interaction options (in-person or online). Creating modules, one step at a time In 2002, Robertson began to “chunk” his long lectures into short videos, each focusing on a specific topic.

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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.

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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.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Initial growth came as a repository for students to share course specific material such as tests, quizzes, study guides and lecture notes. In July it launched the Education Exchange portal where college faculty can earn money by uploading teaching materials such as lecture notes and practice tests for use by teaching peers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

QuizGecko: Versatility and Innovation Among the leading AI-powered quiz generators, QuizGecko is a versatile tool that can transform text, documents, or URLs into captivating interactive quizzes. Riddle: User-Friendly Engagement A user-friendly quiz maker, Riddle offers an intuitive interface for crafting engaging quizzes.

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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.”

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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.

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Quizzes Lecturing Course Evaluations Exams 97

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Inquizitive One problem open educational resources present, says Bowen, is that they don’t always come with a bank of quizzes and tests, and professors often have to add such options on their own, which can be time-consuming. So his team built Inquizitive, a quiz generation engine.

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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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

It is continuously tested as new ideas are added, either causing long-held beliefs to evolve or be replaced. Traditional classes focus on teacher lecture; constructivism focuses on personal inquiry and class discussion. That, in turn, is dependent upon their society, culture, past knowledge, personal experiences, and more.

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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.,

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Lecturing and quizzing on content is more efficient than coaching and mentoring groups of students through real-world problems. Unfortunately, there are various issues that plague any efforts toward broad implementation of service-learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Most authoring software also integrates assessment tools, testing learning outcomes. 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.

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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. With Econ Essentials’ simulations and interactive activities, students can really test situations.

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Edsurge

JULY 6, 2016

There were worksheets, multiple choice tests, and lectures in front of the classroom. He would encourage his students to bring flashcards to use during multiple choice tests, and while students would indeed make the flashcards, they “didn’t actually use them,” Linane recalls. That was a real turning point. New solution(s).

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

The student knew the material, but she just wasn’t a good test-taker. Her score on that exam was so low, in fact, that she realized she had no chance to get an A in the course, no matter how well she might do on future tests and assignments. After that, this professor vowed never to use traditional grades on tests again.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Will it be on the test? 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. What comes next? Why not give both to our students?

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

But if you’re new here, I’ll give you a very quick overview: Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test on it or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. “So basically, why did you pick that response?

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Will it be on the test? 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. What comes next? Why not give both to our students?

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Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 111

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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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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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

First, online interactions for children have to be fun, not lecture-like. CoCo is still in its beta phase, being tested out by educators from 65 different countries. 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.

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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

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

These solutions promise to broaden access to quality education, engaging learners who might not make it through impersonal introductory lectures. While Anbar admits the online shift changed his role from a lecturer to more of a coach, he’s adamant that he—not technology—maintains ownership over the class. Promises and Pitfalls.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2017

The bootcamp is not mandatory, and students can test out of it.). “We He and his colleagues are thinking about ways where bootcamps could be used to teach students basic and technical knowledge, and standard lectures would be reserved for more research-oriented learning. To Rascoff, there is another goal in mind.

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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. Too Much Help—Or Not Enough?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

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. Teaching no longer involves a knowledgeable teacher who lectures from the front of the room.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

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. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

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. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

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Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

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. It’s actually quite challenging as an instructor,” he says. When you go to actually answer it it gets complicated.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2016

Teachers don’t lecture from the front of the classroom. It’s more like the games students love than the tests and quizzes traditionally taken at school. Assessment options include quizzes, discussions, and surveys. What a great way to test out physics theories being discussed in class. Insider Tips.

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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.

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Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

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!”

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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. When students read their names in a test question they smile, and some even exclaimed, “I made it!”

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

The technology and the curriculum must align, and the technology needs to work consistently for everyone, which requires testing and possibly new installations or upgrades. For example, educators may not adapt content for the online synchronous learner, and instead, may merely post lecture slides online as asynchronous content.

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