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. Supporters say the method is growing in popularity, but Landry is the only one who uses it in his school. At Memorial Middle School in Fitchburg, Mass.,

Teachers

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.

Teaching Methods

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? Variety is the spice of life and its classrooms.

Teaching Methods

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

One noteworthy example is science education, specifically anatomy. times more likely to fail a class that was primarily lecture-based as opposed to interactive. These touchscreens help bring learning alive, off the page and into the actual world. These touch screens can facilitate engagement across subjects, even in unlikely places.

Gamification

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.

Science

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.

Instructors

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.

Science

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. A room for adventure.

Learning Spaces

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. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

Teaching

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?

Learning Styles

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et. In this educational quagmire, Pecha Kucha is an answer.

Lecturing

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Manipulatives, such as counting blocks and science kits, offer hands-on learning experiences that reinforce abstract concepts. This ongoing assessment helps teachers gauge student understanding and adjust teaching methods accordingly, fostering continuous improvement.

Textbooks

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

This may seem like an obvious question, but why do games engage kids more than traditional teaching methods that emphasize content? You hear people say, “I’m no good at math” or “I’m no good at science.” There are a lot of people, myself included, who believe games can be used both to teach and measure those skills.

Game-Based Learning

Edsurge

JULY 31, 2018

But there’s a reasoning behind what’s happening on screen: The idea is to trigger different parts of the brain which maybe aren’t flexing their full potential in a traditional one-way lecture format. When using whole-brain teaching methods, Byl turns to a toolbox of strategies intended to tickle different parts of the brain.

Teaching

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive classroom technology tools have become increasingly prevalent in K-12 classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods and fostering more engaging and dynamic learning environments. Educational apps and software play a crucial role in diversifying instructional methods. What technologies can help the students?

Technology

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

As learners and teaching technology continue to evolve, faculty are recognizing the importance of teaching for active learning. During a two-hour lecture, the average student spends 37 minutes doing non-class related activities on their devices (Ravizza et. In this educational quagmire, Pecha Kucha is an answer.

Lecturing

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I selected OpenStax because of the many resources they provided, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, instructor solution files, and even LMS cartridges for online classes. With $90M awarded to OpenStax which was received from the National Science Foundation to enhance their library, I’m sure the resources will only get better.

Textbooks

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013). Marie McQuade is a lecturer at the University of Glasgow, and program lead for the BA Childhood Practice. C., & Steiner, S. Jossey-Bass.

Activities

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. Thompson always knew she wanted to return to the community college level to teach full-time. Journal on Excellence in University Teaching , 25 (4), 1-26. Newbury, Peter.

Exams

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. Thompson always knew she wanted to return to the community college level to teach full-time. Journal on Excellence in University Teaching , 25 (4), 1-26. Newbury, Peter.

Exams

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

I selected OpenStax because of the many resources they provided, such as PowerPoint lecture slides, instructor solution files, and even LMS cartridges for online classes. With $90M awarded to OpenStax which was received from the National Science Foundation to enhance their library, I’m sure the resources will only get better.

Textbooks

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013). Marie McQuade is a lecturer at the University of Glasgow, and program lead for the BA Childhood Practice. C., & Steiner, S. Jossey-Bass.

Activities

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and keep students engaged. In his book, Lang describes a “modular” approach to thinking about teaching that helped me understand how purposeful changes in a class session can really help the class move along and keep students engaged.

Attention

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and keep students engaged. In his book, Lang describes a “modular” approach to thinking about teaching that helped me understand how purposeful changes in a class session can really help the class move along and keep students engaged.

Attention

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

In the afternoon they might be given a math or science assignment where they have to document the results. I can use the color codes to categorize the recorded information by subject, lecture, or information priority. From elementary school grades upwards, a student may be given a book to read and asked to write a review afterwards.

Technology

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Keywords: Teaching Methods, Pedagogy, Student Learning Introduction Staring out to the sea of questioning faces, I paused and asked the question again still no response from the 22 students staring back at me. My setting is education, but I believe this would also be beneficial in the sciences or other humanities classes.

Teaching

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.

Education

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2022

But these days more professors take a more caring approach to teaching—a compassionate response to the collective trauma driven by the COVID pandemic and other challenges facing today’s college students That became clear to me a few months ago when I gave a talk on the benefits of active learning to more than 75 New York University faculty.

Ethics

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Lectures work, especially if the instructor is particularly compelling. But laboratory instruction is harder—as are other hands-on teaching methods. Second, the basic configuration of Zoom–which, after all, was not designed as a pedagogical tool–introduces layers of complexity into the teaching process.

Education

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Some may experience anxiety or feel science is irrelevant to their careers (Rice et al. Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods.

Interdisciplinary

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Some may experience anxiety or feel science is irrelevant to their careers (Rice et al. Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods.

Interdisciplinary

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2025

What once was a space filled with lectures, textbooks, and rigid routines has evolved into a dynamic, interactive environment fueled by digital learning tools and creative teaching strategies. Blending teaching methods with digital tools Modern instruction is all about variety.

Teaching Methods