Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Our university uses an online learning platform, Desire to Learn (D2L). Students are required to complete online chapter quizzes based on the course objectives and textbook for the course within D2L. During the first semester the course was online, and we decided to offer 13 shorter quizzes.

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Quizzes Teaching Learning Feedback 126

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2020

With virtual learning a reality for many families for the rest of the school year, the Learning at Home Center is an educational and fun supplement that features daily activities, printable worksheets, test prep quizzes, videos, and book vocabulary lists.

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

Researchers at California Polytechnic State University conducted a study in 1994, which showed conclusively that the group that was given a random assortment of pitches did much better in the post test than the group that received blocked pitches—several of one kind followed by several of another—and the control group.

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Math Coaching Testing Assignments 216

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Our university uses an online learning platform, Desire to Learn (D2L). Students are required to complete online chapter quizzes based on the course objectives and textbook for the course within D2L. During the first semester the course was online, we decided to offer 13 shorter quizzes.

Quizzes 111

Quizzes Teaching Learning Feedback 111

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

It sounds like a drastic measure: moving every school to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Usually teachers who teach online would have training.but our teachers were training, setting it up and figuring it out all at the same time.” and Khan Academy, which allows for timed tests.

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Schools Students Assignments Testing 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Jennifer Sparrow, the university’s senior director of teaching and learning with technology, thinks the fears that some faculty have about artificial intelligence taking their jobs echos the concern some had 20 years ago when higher education was first “branching out into online learning.”

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Instructors Intelligence Quizzes Textbooks 159

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Making practice tests fun with a "King of the Hill" game. Uniting thousands of online learners with a selfie game. Use technology to make it all manageable There are so many great things you can do in the online world that are not possible at all in the offline world. Improving students' collaborative skills with the TREO model.

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Curriculum Hybrid Courses Lecturing Gamification 156

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Inspired by the breakout podcast Serial, four years ago two digital learning leaders at the University of Central Florida created their own podcast—focused on online learning instead of true crime. Really what mattered where things that were graded, like quizzes and tests and assignments. I don't know.

Education 167

Education Quizzes Writing Online Learning 167

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

pre-test quizzes. For example , an undergraduate psychology course sends out a welcome letter that has a sequence of pre-course exercises designed to prepare students for online learning and guide them through the first steps of studying the course. challenging tests on the material at which they are likely to fail.

Knowledge 126

Knowledge Quizzes Learning Students 126

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2020

And 67 percent of institutions reported that they reconsidered pre-existing accommodations for students due to the shift to online learning. Augustana College in Illinois received increased student requests for academic accommodations, primarily for extended time on exams and quizzes, says Kam Williams, director of disability services.

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Learning Disabilities Disabilities Quizzes Exams 149

k12

MARCH 16, 2025

At K12, we understand how personalized, flexible online learning can make a real difference, whether students are just starting out or preparing to graduate. More than twenty-five years ago, we realized that learning should fit into life, not the other way around. Thats exactly what K12 was built to do.

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Online Learning Learning Teaching Methods Learning Styles 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Thats why success in online learning doesnt just rely on intelligence or curriculum. In this blog, well explore 17 study tips for online learning. This is perhaps one of the most important study tips for online learning. It depends on strategy. Just avoid turning it into a second living room.

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Study Online Learning Learning Motivation 52

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

pre-test quizzes. For example , an undergraduate psychology course sends out a welcome letter that has a sequence of pre-course exercises designed to prepare students for online learning and guide them through the first steps of studying the course. challenging tests on the material at which they are likely to fail.

Knowledge 98

Knowledge Quizzes Learning Students 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Educational games provide an interactive and immersive learning experience.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Educational games provide an interactive and immersive learning experience.

Active Learning 97

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 97

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

These visual representations enhance the learning environment and provide valuable reference points for students throughout the school year. Moreover, traditional assessment tools, including quizzes, tests, and exams, remain essential for gauging student comprehension and mastery of material.

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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Since it is web-based, students can access their learning materials from any device with internet connectivity, making it ideal for both in-person and remote learning. is widely used in classrooms across the globe to review content, assess understanding, and create a fun, competitive learning environment.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Why is classroom learning more effective? In examining classroom learning vs. online learning, classroom learning is often deemed more effective due to its immersive and interactive nature. Another example is the use of educational games or quizzes to reinforce concepts and assess understanding.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

Depending upon the level of service subscribed to, students can view videos, take practice quizzes and exams, and get credit for classes passed through a proctored exam. Take quizzes and proctored exams available in your subscription. All they need is an internet connection and a webcam (for proctored exams). Things to know.

Exams 83

Exams Quizzes Textbooks Mobile Devices 83

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Bi-modal flexible learning offers students control over how they attend classes and allows them to select a course mode of delivery that works best for them. A case for bi-modal flexible learning The hybrid flexible, or HyFlex, course format is an instructional approach that combines face-to-face (F2F) and online learning.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Bi-modal flexible learning offers students control over how they attend classes and allows them to select a course mode of delivery that works best for them. A case for bi-modal flexible learning The hybrid flexible, or HyFlex, course format is an instructional approach that combines face-to-face (F2F) and online learning.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Could tests be replaced by project-based work? How do we move beyond grades to more meaningful demonstrations of learning? On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? Do exams still serve a purpose?

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Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 97

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Learning unfolds not in desks neatly arranged in rows, but at kitchen tables, bedroom desks, and quiet corners of the home. For many families, this shift to K12 online learning has been both empowering and challenging. At K12 Schools, weve tackled the common concern of isolation in online learning through global virtual clubs.

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Gamification Learning Schools 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

Top virtual schools have transformed howand wherewe learn. Yet, not all online schools deliver the same quality of K12 Online Learning. Others build entirely new learning ecosystems designed specifically for the digital age. Five to fifteenminute segments blend video, animation, and interactive quizzes.

Schools 52

Schools Lecturing Coaching Art 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Transferring from one local system to another can lead to learning gaps, repeated material, or complete curriculum mismatches. Online learning offers a compelling solution. Why Online Learning Works for Families on the Move 1. It allows families to explore the world while their children stay grounded in learning.

Schools 52

Schools Exams Assignments Culture 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

The structured schedules, frequent assessments, and increasingly rigid curricula have drained the joy out of learning for students across the globe. Online learning, while offering flexibility and accessibility, has further complicated the relationship students have with school. This helped make school fun for students.

Schools 52

Schools Motivation Gamification Essay 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Introduction: Why More Families Are Choosing Online Schooling The shift from traditional brick-and-mortar schools to online learning has accelerated dramatically in recent years. Focus on Safety and Wellbeing: For many, online learning provides a safer environment, free from bullying and unnecessary stress.

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Motivation Schools Assignments Art 52

Edsurge

JANUARY 6, 2017

Why was the fitness app so “sticky” as opposed to the online learning platforms? How could we apply the same practices to learning? I’ve come to believe that one of the biggest misunderstandings about online learning is that it has to be limited to things that can be done in front of a computer screen.

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Course Design Online Learning Teaching Motivation 149

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

. — Scott Anderberg, CEO, Moodle As chatbots become more sophisticated, they’re rapidly becoming a favorite among students for their interactive and personalized support, and we can expect to see them increasingly integrated into classrooms, tutoring platforms, and educational apps as educators embrace this engaging tool for learning.

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