eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

While some students thrive in a visually rich environment (absorbing knowledge through images and spatial representations), some excel in a more auditory setting (preferring lectures, discussions, and storytelling). This is because traditional teaching methods often cater to a narrow range of learning styles.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

times more likely to fail a class that was primarily lecture-based as opposed to interactive. The tactile nature of touchscreens allows learners to engage with subjects in a way that textbooks or traditional teaching methods cannot replicate, and that engagement also boosts retention. Why is engagement important?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Instead of spending precious class time transferring information live for the whole group in the form of a lecture or mini-lesson, which presents myriad barriers (e.g., Students have 24/7 access to video instruction when teachers record lectures and mini-lessons, making them available online.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

But since the COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors around the world to try online education, something unexpected has happened: Professors have found that there are some online teaching methods that work better than what can be done in the limits of a physical classroom. None of our class time was given to me delivering lectures.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2018

Districts around the country are moving away from teaching models based on lectures and textbooks—but transition isn’t always simple. Creating a competency-based or mastery-based environment requires re-thinking everything, including teaching methods, assessments, and how to best prepare students for life after school.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

At the same time, the reliance on technology brought challenges, including limited access to high-speed home internet, lack of adequate devices for students in low-income households, and difficulties in adapting teaching methods for an online environment.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Learner-centered education and its teaching methods can play a critical role in reshaping education systems, offering a more holistic approach to meeting learners’ needs and helping students find fulfillment in their academic accomplishments. Fun activities for students in the classroom are important.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching. But it’s important to remember that these new learning spaces need to be combined with new teaching methods, curriculum and personalization via technology. About MiEN Company.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Looking towards the future, the concepts of “smarter classrooms” emerge as a beacon of innovation, bridging the gap between traditional teaching methods and the digital age. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

Tech giants Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have unintentionally assigned educators around the world major homework for the summer: Adjusting their assignments and teaching methods to adapt to a fresh batch of AI features that students will enter classrooms with in the fall.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The study, which occurred over three semesters, randomly assigned students to either learning through lectures, the old-school way, or through “active” calculus instruction that emphasizes student engagement. That the traditional lecture method of teaching calculus isn’t as effective as active models. Its conclusion?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The key is recognizing how to effectively leverage edtech learning strategies, from digitized lesson plans to virtual collaboration, and keeping an open mind while embracing new instructional methods. Here are three edtech learning strategies: The flipped classroom model reverses the typical teaching structure.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

To enhance equity and promote accessibility, schools are implementing new technologies and innovative teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. Students and teachers alike are seeking alternatives to the traditional lecture- and test-based approach that has predominantly been used in schools for decades.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Changing Student Expectations Given the rapid evolution of technology and educational methods, student expectations have shifted considerably in recent years. Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 16, 2023

After the initial excitment that somthing changed, it fell into a routine with not much better results than any other teaching method. I’ve used flipped classrooms in my Middle School classes. But not worse, either. I tossed it into the category of something to try when whatever I was using didn’t work.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

The days of standing in front of the classroom and “lecturing” are long gone. Combined, these play a significant role in teaching a subject. 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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

To enhance equity and promote accessibility, schools are implementing new technologies and innovative teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. Students and teachers alike are seeking alternatives to the traditional lecture- and test-based approach that has predominantly been used in schools for decades.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Interactive technologies and multimedia tools now replace traditional textbooks and lectures, creating more dynamic and engaging learning environments. Videos, films, and simulations create immersive learning experiences that traditional teaching methods cannot replicate. Many districts are prohibiting cell phones in classrooms.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are some examples of teaching techniques? From traditional methods like lectures to innovative approaches such as active classroom learning and technology integration, these techniques play a vital role in shaping educational outcomes. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are the 5 methods of teaching? From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. What are the 5 methods of teaching?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Previously, Eli was a staff reporter for medical trade publication Frontline Medical News, where he experienced the impact of continuous education and evolving teaching methods through the medical lens. Eli has been eagerly pursuing a journalistic career since he left the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill School of Journalism.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2016

Often, a teacher who is faced with little classroom tech will feel overwhelmed and will resort to more traditional teaching methods. Would I resort to drill and kill worksheets and lecture-style delivery of instruction? I have purposely left coordinated and intentional BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs out of this list.

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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? What tools do teachers use?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI-powered quiz builders are revolutionizing modern classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods into captivating, gamified learning adventures. Educators can leverage this data to identify trends, track progress, and make data-driven decisions to enhance teaching methods and curriculum.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are large lecture halls, hard-wired lecture capture technology, smaller classrooms, casual study spaces and brightly colored swivel chairs. For starters, the space is dedicated to “active learning,” a term that often refers to teaching styles that go beyond a one-way lecture format.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, where I teach econometrics and research methods, I spend a lot of time thinking about the intersection between data, education and social justice — and how generative AI will reshape the experience of gathering, analyzing and using data for change.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

Teachers now integrate multimedia content like interactive simulations, virtual labs, and expert guest lectures from around the world. These sessions facilitate the exchange of best practices, innovative teaching methods, and cutting-edge educational research.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

This article is part of a series on innovative teaching methods in higher education. But because she is legally blind, she had an added challenge of not being able to see the diagrams and notes projected in the lecture hall or assigned for homework. Check back for more stories in the coming weeks.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The new guidelines encourage teachers to move beyond a lecture-style pedagogy to teach computer science, and instead find creative ways to show students how computational thinking can be used in vastly different ways across a wide spectrum of topics.

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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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. No longer do we have to sit through lectures and activities that don’t appeal to our interests or learning styles.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2018

That seemed to resonate with the group, and conversations around how to go beyond open materials into more open teaching methods continued throughout the day.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR and VR technology can make lectures and books more immersive and interactive, which can reduce distraction.”. Previously, Eli was a staff reporter for medical trade publication Frontline Medical News, where he experienced the impact of continuous education and evolving teaching methods through the medical lens.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This ongoing assessment helps teachers gauge student understanding and adjust teaching methods accordingly, fostering continuous improvement. Among these techniques is the utilization of a teaching tools list, which comprises various resources and materials to support instruction.

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