Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2019

deLaplante: I started creating videos as an extension of my classroom teaching—some version of the flipped classroom where you're doing lectures all the time, you're doing the same intros to this figure, or whatnot. I'm a philosopher of science by training. Back in the day I was a complex systems philosopher of science.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2016

Despite recent advances, women remain underrepresented in the workforce in many science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. K-12 schools have been working to cultivate and encourage girls’ interest in STEM, and narrow the gap in girls’ participation in science courses. I, too, used to have that mindset.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

At times, however, that stone may feel like a boulder, especially to research faculty who are used to delivering lectures and to whom the switch to activity-based learning may seem like a daunting and demanding venture into unfamiliar territory. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024). Two birds with one stone.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

BOSTON, ZURICH and COPENHAGEN – Wednesday, December 8, 2021 – Ten educators across the globe that have blazed a trail of innovation and creativity in schooling the next generation have been recognized for their transformative course stewardship work by Labster , the world’s leading platform for virtual labs and science simulations.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

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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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2015

science teacher Christopher Landry spends most of his time crouching down like a catcher, talking to his students one-on-one, instead of standing in front of the board. At Memorial Middle School in Fitchburg, Mass., Supporters say the method is growing in popularity, but Landry is the only one who uses it in his school.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

We can indeed cover more ground when we present information in a traditional lecture format, but that doesn’t mean students understand the information. For example, if a science teacher wants to present information on biodiversity, they can offer students multiple options to engage with the concept of biodiversity.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

And can science unlock secrets of the learning process that can help teachers and professors be more effective in their classrooms? EdSurge: Is teaching an art or a science? We actually wrote a post for our Teaching Center’s blog with that title, “Is teaching an art or a science?” Just how do humans learn? I think it’s both.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on blended learning’s role in the wake of the pandemic.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

K–12 Schools Work to Incorporate Computer Science into Curriculums. Forecasts report that computer science skills will be essential for the future workforce, creating a need for K–12 experts to work harder to incorporate such lessons into the curriculum. . Engage Students in Data Science Through Activities. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2015

As an educator, it’s hard to please today’s tech-savvy students with PowerPoints and lecture-on-video—but those are exactly the kinds of tools available for educators who don’t have time to learn online learning design 101. A new, intuitive platform lets educators design their online courses—easily. That is, until now.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

Consider, for example, four of the most robust research-based strategies from the science of learning: 1) Retrieval practice boosts learning by pulling information out of students’ heads (e.g., Yes, many of us are already using strategies based on the science of learning. But we have the power to do so much more.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Jasselle Cirino’s classroom might surprise those accustomed to traditional lectures. Bringing brain science into the classroom To bridge this gap, Uncapher and Immordino-Yang both emphasize the need to target social parts of the brain. His brain is highly tuned to external threat,” she says. Expect to see other programs follow suit.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This is the mission of Michael Kasumovic and Arludo who are bringing gaming to the natural sciences. Kasumovic: I'm a university lecturer and I really wanted to get my students a bit more excited about learning. From parents, I've been told our program has excited and made young girls excited about science. What is beauty?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Since the pandemic, more instructors at schools and colleges appear to have embraced “flipped learning ,” the approach of asking students to watch lecture videos before class so that class time can be used for active learning. Then classroom time can be used to fix student misconceptions, with a mix of a short lecture and student activities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

But TikTok, and social media more broadly, continues to capture curiosity and attention, and it’s not all just dance videos–Indiana science teacher @ChemteacherPhil commands an audience of more than 3 million followers on the app. Is there a lesson in that? Or, if you’re Maynard Kereke (Hip Hop M.D.),

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

If we need to transfer information, like science notes, vocabulary, and writing tutorials, we use the flipped classroom model so students can control the time, place, and pace of their own learning. We intentionally don’t use our valuable time together in class to lecture. Marika and I rarely stand at the front of the room and talk.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2015

When thinking back to the moment that made him a flipped classroom convert, Lee Graves, a high school science teacher at ISD 15 in Minnesota, recalls a quote he heard from an ISTE 2012 keynoter: “If the kids aren’t learning, it’s not them, it’s you.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

STEM is incredibly important, specifically for skills like critical thinking and problem solving,” said Dr. Erika Neuman, CEO of iSTEMmentors and a lecturer at the University of Texas at San Antonio, during an ISTELive 24 session. Build, based on design, given certain parameters and a specific set of materials 5.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

Little did I know that by 2019 I would find a way to apply the data science strategies I learned as a geologist to bring joy and engagement back to my classroom. This Class is Unfair The pivotal class I was teaching at the time was a physical science course, consisting of three sections of 15 to 17 eighth graders. Anonymous student.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One active learning technique she cites in the book, for instance, was devised by Samuel Delany, who was also a renowned science fiction author. Apple’s iPod had only recently come out, and Duke became one of the first to experiment with putting out free lectures online that people could listen to on these digital music players.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). At least, that’s according to a randomized study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. That the traditional lecture method of teaching calculus isn’t as effective as active models. Its conclusion?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

And with Outlier, students can choose from popular dual-enrollment courses, such as Intro to Psychology and Computer Science , that are delivered online and asynchronously, allowing them to earn high school and college credit from the comfort of their own school building.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2019

The winning entries will be judged on how well the children’s book series was used to teach subjects such as history, math, and science. The Magic Tree House 2019 Educator of the Year Award honors a teacher who creatively and successfully incorporates Magic Tree House fiction and nonfiction into the classroom curriculum.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With science and technology jobs expected to grow twice as fast as other occupations over the next decade amid rapidly shifting demographics , creating a robust and diverse pipeline into STEM fields is essential to ensuring U.S. Another version of this approach supplements large lectures with smaller interactive sections.

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Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As students move into middle and high school , it becomes increasingly challenging for them to maintain excitement and enthusiasm for subjects like math and science. Here we’ll explore a few key areas to help you make science class more appealing so your older students will get excited about science class again.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The white paper examines several specific approaches and technologies being used in schools, including: The flipped classroom AI-generated teaching materials The no-grades movement Data-driven learning analytics Post-pandemic expansion of SEL VR and AR Maker-based learning, makerspaces and STEM labs The white paper includes insights from five education (..)

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Building skills and confidence As I had hoped, the class learned more efficiently and enthusiastically about STEAM topics through this hands-on learning approach than they would have from my standard PowerPoint presentations and lectures.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Interactive Lectures : Incorporating interactive activities like polls, quizzes, or discussions into lectures keeps students engaged and reinforces key concepts. For instance, in a science class, a teacher might conduct a hands-on experiment where students investigate chemical reactions.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He argues that the traditional lecture method for teaching physics and other STEM fields has been proven ineffective, and that shifts to more active methods can greatly improve learning outcomes to make sure the next generation of researchers can make the next Nobel-worthy breakthroughs. Wieman has led efforts to improve science teaching.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This research dovetails with the science of reading practices that have been transforming reading instruction to favor a phonics-based approach. Explicit instruction, done well, is not a return to traditional teacher lectures. They needed modeling, practice, and feedback. Explicit instruction is also common sense.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On top of that, almost 80 percent of students want more playful learning experiences in the classroom. Despite these benefits, 40 percent of teachers are incorporating play only once a week or less, and nearly half (47 percent) think they spend too much time on it.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2019

Being the lead teacher of California’s Santa Teresa High’s Computer Science Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway means that I need to do more than just teach computer science: I also need to make sure that I give students the academic skills, technical chops, and employability needed for postsecondary and workplace success.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

This often includes IT classes, science, advanced mathematics and economics or technology, whichever your school offers. Have Online Education Systems Replaced Traditional Lectures? This will give you the right foundations on which to build toward a degree in this field. This will be further outlined below.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Between budgetary constraints, bandwidth crunches, and a constantly changing syllabus, teachers have their hands full when it comes to structuring and building their class’s lessons and lectures. By distilling a lecture’s knowledge into a set of handy flashcards, teachers can ensure their students’ progress and performance.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2015

SET was commissioned by the ASA to clarify the recommendations for teacher statistical preparation in the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences’ Mathematical Education of Teachers II report. Franklin, senior statistics lecturer at the University of Georgia.

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