Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

Now a soon-to-be released study from Vanderbilt University demonstrates the impact of rigorous, peer reviewed research into curricular tools, in this case showing that students who played edgames outperformed their peers on standardized tests. Minecraft —Teaches kids how to code through play. Full size image here.

Game-Based Learning 165

Game-Based Learning Peer Review Learning Gamification 165

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Case studies have long been heralded as an impactful and critical pedagogical approach in college classrooms. Yet there is another additional skill that is often overlooked in the implementation of case studies—the opportunity to develop questioning skills. Questions are essential components of case studies.

Questions 105

Questions Study Skills Evaluation 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Case studies have long been heralded as an impactful and critical pedagogical approach in college classrooms. Yet there is another additional skill that is often overlooked in the implementation of case studies—the opportunity to develop questioning skills. Questions are essential components of case studies.

Questions 98

Questions Study Skills Evaluation 98

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

One recent study of school spending estimated that up to two-thirds of software licenses are never activated. We recognize that conducting detailed reviews of evidence requires substantial time and resources. Reviewing research studies to determine effectiveness can be a complex process.

Study 216

Study Testing Students Peer Review 216

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2023

In it, the report authors list the myriad tasks, in addition to instruction, that teachers do as part of their jobs — meeting with parents, participating in professional development, grading. That’s echoed in the Texas report, which cites studies showing that teachers report spending hours a week searching for instructional materials.

Teachers 218

Teachers Peer Review Study Grades 218

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

By the conclusion of the unit, students will participate in a debate, utilizing their research skills to argue for or against deforestation, exploring its implications for resources and products in relation to their daily lives. For instance, principles from science can be linked to literature they are studying in English class.

Interdisciplinary 205

Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 205

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Instead, I decided to enhance my approach to problem solving by incorporating peer review—letting students participate in the feedback and assessment process. I then had each review work by three other students according to a feedback rubric I created; I moderated the process throughout. Advice for effective peer review.

Feedback 143

Feedback Peer Review Critical Thinking Assignments 143

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

At least, that’s according to a randomized study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. 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.

Instructors 201

Instructors Lecturing STEM Study 201

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Just look on popular Facebook groups and Reddit threads for tips on getting into selective colleges, and you’ll likely find posts recommending that students participate in intensive research or compete in science competitions as a way to stand out on college applications. No peer reviewed journal would publish this work, she adds.

High School 191

High School High School Schools Students 191

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

However, building community with Black women educators as a participant in the EdSurge Research and Abolitionist Teaching Network healing circle, showed me how the intersections also collide for other Black women educators. It can feel lonely and isolating balancing this fractured personhood.

Education 204

Education Disabilities Participation Peer Review 204

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2021

Nor are they made aware of the peer-review process in which scientists in the field who were not involved with the research critically evaluate the study design and conclusions. COVID-19 presents us with an opportunity to enhance our children’s scientific education in real time.

Science 184

Science Peer Review Learning Knowledge 184

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Since it began at UC Davis, it has expanded to involve participants at over 35 institutions, and now covers a range of disciplines beyond chemistry. Without a formal peer-review process, how is it possible to catch mistakes? But at the same time, he’s optimistic about LibreText’s nontraditional, crowd-sourced review structure.

Textbooks 165

Textbooks Writing Accessibility Peer Review 165

Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2017

Look for evidence that the solution providers have done their homework and are aware of the latest peer-reviewed research in the field, or—even better—that they’re collaborating with leading researchers on the design of their solution. What types of studies have been conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of product?

Questions 144

Questions Peer Review Study Evaluation 144

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2021

And more than 40 other teachers are conducting studies of their own, exploring topics such as “looping,” where teachers see students multiple years in a row, and how learning about the biology of skin color affects students' perceptions of race. Competitive Engagement For Diy, the study itself is rather simple.

Teachers 194

Teachers Attention Peer Review Intelligence 194

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Last fall, Digital Promise invited about 100 companies to participate in beta testing. In some cases, according to Cator, the companies that didn’t get certified were able to point to peer-reviewed research but did not have that research readily accessible for users or potential customers. Merriman explains.

Education 178

Education Peer Review Motivation Reading 178

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Faculty were eager to learn out of necessity, and we were thrilled to witness double-digit participation in online trainings that would typically draw only a handful of attendees. Easy access to lecture materials and study guides added to their convenience. 

Syllabus 126

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 126

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

The University of Michigan’s M-Write program is built on the idea that students learn best when they write about what they’re studying, rather than taking multiple-choice tests. After a writing fellow quickly reviews it, the score gets delivered to the student via the eCoach system.

Essay 142

Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 142

Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

BHP, dubbed a “social studies course that runs on jet fuel”, covers nearly 14 billion years of history for middle and high school students. Freddy has been studying how kids learn to read for four decades and has written more than 100 peer reviewed articles on the subject. Along the way, there is a heavy focus on writing.

History 144

History Writing Social Studies Peer Review 144

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Faculty were eager to learn out of necessity, and we were thrilled to witness double-digit participation in online trainings that would typically draw only a handful of attendees. Easy access to lecture materials and study guides added to their convenience. 

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Instructors Peer Review Lecturing 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Teaching example: In one of my recent courses, I included a “workshop day” for students to peer review each other’s drafts of case conceptualizations. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

She’s the co-founder and co-editor of the Journal of Online Learning Research , which publishes peer-reviewed studies about K-12 online education. Today, much of that research is produced by a small community of academics based in education schools, says Archambault. Sometimes we have to really recruit manuscripts.”

Teachers 216

Teachers Education Blended Learning STEM 216

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In 2019, the US Department of Education reported that one in every three American high school students participates in dual enrollment courses (Shivji & Wilson, 2019), a number expected to rise in the coming years. NACEP Accreditation Guide: For Peer Reviewers and Applicants.” link] NACEP.

Instructors 122

Instructors Peer Review High School High School 122

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Several meta-studies of the efficacy of adult online learning programs support this. A learning or working community must create the conditions for participants to develop a level of trust, respect and understanding that encourages risk-taking and the open sharing of ideas and feedback.

Learning 114

Learning Peer Review Communication Lecturing 114

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2020

Admissions officers may try to discern “grit,” a quality studied by Angela Duckworth , psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania. While some vendors publish white papers that seem to offer proof, critics argue that this evidence wouldn’t necessarily hold up if put through the peer review process of a reputable scientific journal.

Fairness 217

Fairness Counselling Testing Disabilities 217

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In 2019, the US Department of Education reported that one in every three American high school students participates in dual enrollment courses (Shivji & Wilson, 2019), a number expected to rise in the coming years. NACEP Accreditation Guide: For Peer Reviewers and Applicants.” link] NACEP.

Instructors 111

Instructors Peer Review High School High School 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Teaching example: In one of my recent courses, I included a “workshop day” for students to peer review each other’s drafts of case conceptualizations. These activities encourage participation without the anxiety of high-stakes grading (Freeman et al., 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. These groups can provide a sense of belonging and peer support. Discussion boards, reflective assignments, and peer reviews can facilitate this exchange.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2018

Water is a unique discipline, it’s not like math or history or communication studies were major publishers put out multitudes of textbooks on,” she says. Reviews for relevancy and accurateness “went beyond the community college in that sense,” the instructor says. It’s still a challenge, as much as they want to participate.”

Textbooks 122

Textbooks Instructors History Syllabus 122

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2018

James Skidmore, associate professor and director for the Centre for German Studies at Waterloo University, is currently investigating the diffusion (or lack thereof) of open education at his university. I am not referring to OER usage in the classroom. Instead, I want to know why few faculty are driving the open education movement.

Textbooks 131

Textbooks Instructors Education Peer Review 131

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. These groups can provide a sense of belonging and peer support. Discussion boards, reflective assignments, and peer reviews can facilitate this exchange.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

But I think we're starting to see more and more data, and it’s become more precise, and there are things that students can do to actually engage with the data and become captains of their own ship, or at least participate in their own rescue. They must be peer-reviewable. It's the students' data. They must be transparent.

Peer Review 106

Peer Review Ethics Science Intelligence 106

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. EdTech Books.

Teaching 82

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 82

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. EdTech Books.

Teaching 79

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 79

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2025

Thanks to the incredible participation of our faculty, improvements in student learning were not just planned, but successfully implemented. Laura is a Certified Peer Reviewer for Quality Matters. The changes made as part of this academic assessment/evaluation project to enhance student success yielded significant improvements.

Evaluation 85

Evaluation Education Learning Outcomes Students 85

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

When a history major and a religious studies major read the same homework assignment, they bring different perspectives to the reading, and therefore illuminate the subsequent class discussions that benefit from heterogeneous viewpoints. This allowed students with different strengths to gravitate toward different roles in the groups.

Critical Thinking 79

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary History Syllabus 79

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 17, 2017

It changed our day-to-day writing instruction practices, gave students more power over their own learning, and happily, made writing exercises more real and applicable for other departments like social studies. They are comparing their scores between themselves, their peers, and the computer-generated numbers.

Testing 84

Testing Essay English Writing 84

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Pseudonyms are used to protect participant identities, and general references to disciplinary contexts are provided for confidentiality purposes. Peer Review: Transparency and Problem-Centered Learning , 18 (1–2), 31–36. I owa Journal of Cultural Studies , 12 (1). Image courtesy of Unsplash. Whose culture has capital?

Teaching 98

Teaching Instructors English Language 98