Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

Recently I had reason to revisit Paul Pintrich’s meta-analysis on motivating students. It’s still the piece I most often see referenced when it comes to what’s known about student motivation. Adaptive self-efficacy and competence perceptions motivate students. Adaptive attributions and control beliefs motivate students.

Motivation

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the past, new technology tools were introduced in a computer lab or during a computer science course that some students enrolled in. You can use it to generate quizzes and students can use it to answer the quizzes, so why do we even matter as educators? AI won’t motivate a student to learn. AI is different.

Quizzes

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

Recently I had reason to revisit Paul Pintrich’s meta-analysis on motivating students. It’s still the piece I most often see referenced when it comes to what’s known about student motivation. Adaptive self-efficacy and competence perceptions motivate students. Adaptive attributions and control beliefs motivate students.

Motivation

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that the company has acquired Generation Genius, a trusted educational streaming platform for K-8 science and math videos, activities, and lessons. Rollman, an Emmy-winning childrens TV executive.

Math

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

Now, a decade later, I see the same clicker-like trend: tools like Kahoot, Quizlet, Quizizz and Plickers are wildly popular due to the increased student engagement and motivation they can provide. quizzes, clickers and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students heads (e.g., But we have the power to do so much more.

Science

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

APM Studios’ award-winning science podcast for kids, into classrooms nationwide as a learning resource for grades 2-5. has been to encourage kids’ natural curiosity using science and history, with host Molly Bloom and a rotation of young co-hosts asking and answering questions about the world that surrounds us. “The PAUL, Minn.,

Science

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Using speech recognition technology to listen to a child read and using AI to offer feedback can be helpful as long as the technology is based on science-backed design. Such tools are typically designed to engage and motivate the child in interacting with stories, but don’t always lead children to improve their reading skills.

Coaching

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

“We are excited to help students practice for the National Civics Bee through quizzing and conversations with Khanmigo,” said Kristen DiCerbo, Khan Academy’s chief learning officer. This course is a prerequisite for many Stanford computer science and engineering courses.

Math

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

No doubt, these are excellent sources, but if students aren’t motivated by them, they won’t get a lot out of them. They hear original phrasing, emphasis, and often reactions to dramatic events that — without recordings — would be simply words on paper to most of them, devoid of passion, emotion, and motivation.

Quizzes

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Not long after, Spoon started changing up how she handled quizzes in a calculus class she taught. She has changed her approach to grading in other classes as well, now offering more frequent assessments, providing chances to retake tests or quizzes and putting a stronger emphasis on incorporating accommodations in her class.

Math

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Interestingly, before this point, Jeslyn and her peers had always needed my guidance on these kinds of projects; all of a sudden, they were working bell-to-bell, motivated by their passion for the issue. Lecturing and quizzing on content is more efficient than coaching and mentoring groups of students through real-world problems.

Learning

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and LEGO? When you’re in the classroom, there are reminders about homework, quizzes, test reviews, etc. How are you keeping yours motivated and engaged? But that changed one day when her son told her he wanted to participate in FIRST ? Faith Bongiorno Any silver linings?

Student Engagement

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A number of educators across the country are finding great value in ‘learning science’ books such as Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., 33) and that “Repetition is good for learning but terrible for motivation” (p.

Quizzes

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

With just one click, teachers may produce 7th Grade Math worksheets like Combining Like Terms , Grade 7 Math quizzes like Distributive Property , Seventh Grade Math unit tests , and 7 Grade Math Practice Questions on Distributive Property etc. This makes Khan Academy perfect for students who need extra help in math or science.

Math

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Results showed that using researched principles of learning science—specifically feedback-driven metacognition and another process known as retrieval—increased individual scores one to two grades higher, often turning Cs into As. Those mini-quizzes became a way for the students to differentiate what they knew from what they didn’t.

Teaching

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

These technologies capture students’ attention and help them stay focused, leading to improved motivation and participation in the learning process. For example, virtual field trips or 3D models can make history or science lessons come alive, capturing students’ attention and making complex topics easier to understand.

Technology

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

It was 2007, and Larsen was teaching a physical chemistry for life sciences course at the University of California at Davis. I can write a physical chemistry for life sciences textbook,” says Larsen. But for many others, as textbook prices rise—students pay $1,200 a year, according to the College Board —cost is a primary motivator.

Textbooks

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2016

GradeCraft is an award-winning, game-oriented LMS designed to boost student engagement and motivation. Gameful learning has a strong focus on students’ self-motivation. Gameful Design. Our goal is really to help people think differently about teaching and learning,” Niemer says. The tool makes the pedagogy much easier.”.

Failure

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

It may seem a bit like science fiction, but research like this is taking off around the world. We’re getting a lot more inbound interest from faculty and administrators who want to do projects that they’re motivated to do, and they’re looking for help, support, inspiration, partnership and experience that comes from our team.

Teaching

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2016

The Brightspace platform enabled students to personally craft their experiences to adapt to their learning needs, while quizzes and other formative assessments made sure students were on track for success. D2L currently serves learners in 50 countries, and the company’s track record of innovation has been widely recognized.

Online Learning

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Students can work together on digital platforms, sharing ideas and feedback in real-time, while teachers can provide immediate, constructive feedback, which can enhance student engagement and motivation. This dynamic format keeps learners engaged and motivates them to participate actively in the lesson.

Educational Technologies

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Without the physical presence of instructors and classmates, students may struggle to stay motivated and may miss out on valuable opportunities for collaboration and real-time feedback. For instance, students might work together to design and build a model bridge, integrating concepts from science, engineering, and mathematics.

Learning

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

They needed to find ways to reach their students, engage them, motivate them and connect with them in ways that built on the lessons they had learned from the first few months of the pandemic. One thing was clear: Many felt that what happened in the spring should not happen again. It’s hard to build relationships with students in a Zoom chat.

Learning

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Here are just 10 of hundreds many engaging ways: Digital simulations: Incorporate interactive simulations or virtual labs to allow students to explore and experiment in subjects like science and mathematics, fostering hands-on learning in a digital environment.

Teaching

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Similarly, in a science class, students can collaborate on a virtual whiteboard to solve complex problems, draw diagrams, and illustrate scientific processes—promoting collaborative problem-solving skills. Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning.

Active Learning

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Similarly, in a science class, students can collaborate on a virtual whiteboard to solve complex problems, draw diagrams, and illustrate scientific processes—promoting collaborative problem-solving skills. Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning.

Active Learning

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Students are motivated to work on devices. Describe how you used the product: Each week I choose two books for the students to read and then complete the quizzes. Written by Pat, a high school computer science teacher from Montana. What worked and what didn’t? What worked and what didn’t?

Teachers

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Educational apps and games can make learning more enjoyable, transforming educational content into interactive and game-like experiences that motivate students to explore and master new concepts. Interactive response systems, like clickers, enable real-time student feedback and participation in quizzes or polls.

Technology

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

” In many cases, what they’re feeling may not be necessarily bad, and providing this resource helps to improve their focus and motivation. Conducting regular assessments using real-time polls and quizzes allow students to understand how well they’re doing and where they may need to place additional effort. Dillinger, K (2023).

Course Design

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

Good learning design also needs to be engaging, motivational and structured in the right way.”. These could include interactive content (such as the ability to manipulate objects and modules on the screen), along with embedded quizzes, simulations, virtual labs and other multimedia features. More on Smart Sparrow.

Teachers

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

” In many cases, what they’re feeling may not be necessarily bad, and providing this resource helps to improve their focus and motivation. Conducting regular assessments using real-time polls and quizzes allow students to understand how well they’re doing and where they may need to place additional effort. Dillinger, K (2023).

Course Design

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

Experts say that classes that are self-paced, asynchronous or technically possible to tune into from a shared space full of distractions often require students to exhibit more self-control, more intrinsic motivation and better time management. Students could access chatbot quizzes ahead of exams to help assess their level of understanding.

Student Engagement

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Online Science Simulations: Leverage online science simulations, such as those provided by PhET Interactive Simulations, to allow students to conduct virtual experiments and explore complex scientific concepts in a safe and interactive manner. Virtual reality applications offer immersive experiences, making abstract concepts tangible.

Technology

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment. To prevent free-riding and social loafing, professors should include individual assessments such as quizzes, exams or reflections, and group work. International collaborations in the VET sector: Motivations and challenges. Gutiérrez, I.,

Collaborative Learning

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

There is no such requirement for tests and quizzes though—so overall grades can certainly be lower than a B.) Students come to the Newport Beach campus for a variety of reasons, observes David Barerra, a math and science teacher at the school. “We Teachers often get a chance to go more in-depth during one-on-one classes.

Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

No doubt, these are excellent sources, but if students aren’t motivated by them, they won’t get a lot out of them. They hear original phrasing, emphasis, and often reactions to dramatic events that — without recordings — would be simply words on paper to most of them, devoid of passion, emotion, and motivation.

Quizzes

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2017

ASU’s main motivation was to develop an opportunity for its engineering students to gain skills in voice technology, an emerging field,” says John German, an ASU spokesperson. It has students speaking with Alexa, and quizzing themselves based on the definitions Alexa provides. We had no idea who to contact at Amazon.”.

Instructors