Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2018

Today, Anagnoson’s online course is embedded into a Water Systems Technology zero-cost textbook degree program, or Z-degree. 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. Now it’s my job.” But small kinks have cropped up.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Traditional textbooks are being replaced by interactive e-books and online resources, giving students dynamic and multimedia-rich content that can be updated as the world changes. Online resources, educational websites, and digital libraries have expanded the scope of learning beyond the confines of textbooks.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2020

I found some quizzes and tests,” she said, noting that plenty of those materials and PowerPoint slides from other professors were easily found on Course Hero about the subject she was teaching, biomaterials. The company is part of what has become a big business in providing study help to college students for a fee.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Many depend on accessing course resources and lessons seamlessly from online textbooks or other digital resources. This survey asked a broader group of students, while the Wiley study quizzed those in online programs only. But are colleges paying attention to what online students want most?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Imagine opening your chemistry textbook and being able to use an interactive periodic table to create complex chlorofluorocarbon compounds. EPUB 3 interactive e-textbooks, absolutely not. A 2016 study of 500 college students nationwide showed high expectations of interactivity. Far fetched? With today’s. What is VitalSource?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

From virtual reality field trips to interactive quizzing platforms, these 12 tools offer diverse ways to bring lessons to life. Interactive Quizzing Platforms Interactive quizzing platforms are revolutionizing the way educators assess understanding and retention in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Further, we will examine how libraries and schooling have always been connected and how important they are in shaping people’s paths and changing lives. The Emergence of E-Books in College Education Traditional textbooks are the foundation of a student’s academic life but have limitations.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

BBookX uses artificial intelligence to create OER texts for professors to use in their courses instead of traditional textbooks. Sparrow thinks a tool like BBookX can be used for personalized learning in the classroom as well—so that perhaps students can craft what their own study materials look like.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The pandemic is changing the way tests and quizzes are conducted at colleges across the country, with the rapid adoption of new tools that proponents say catch cheating, but in ways that many students say amount to an unacceptable invasion of their privacy. Hire better teachers instead.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

It has an in-house team that has created study guides for more than 1,200 book titles (think animated Cliff Notes). The company is also working with textbook publishers on interactive experiences that pair reading materials from the book with quizzes on Course Hero.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

And yet, adults regularly set out to study a second (or third, or fourth) language. That’s the kind of question asked by researchers who study motivation. Depending on whether they’re studying Spanish, or Tagalog, or Mandarin, they’ve only got nine, 12, or 16 months to accomplish it. What propels a person to apply that effort?

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

In this system, students choose from a menu of content delivery options (textbook, downloadable study guides, lectures) and interaction options (in-person or online). Bruce Robertson Technology makes it easy to send out reminders, administer quizzes and offer immediate feedback. His choice: modular learning. What is Course Hero?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2016

The videos anchor a suite of online exercises, quizzes, and other media that support science teaching. Twig and Tigtag are the perfect tools for helping our teachers make real world connections between what students study in class, and the careers and post-secondary options that await them upon graduation from Sumter schools.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2016

Open educational resources (OER) have saved students at the University of Georgia (UGA) nearly $2 million in textbook costs alone over the past three years. The free tool appears within the pages of OpenStax textbooks and is designed to enhance students’ long-term retention of course content.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

“TeachTap is a game-changer for students preparing for AP exams and studying high school courses. By combining the power of AI with an incredibly engaging user experience, we’ve created a learning tool that makes studying not only effective but also fun,” said LearnWith.AI Chief Product Officer Phil Hewinson.

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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?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

With digital platforms, students can access a wealth of information, including e-books, online articles, videos, and interactive tutorials, expanding their knowledge beyond traditional textbooks. Access to diverse resources online expands learning beyond textbooks. Engagement and interactivity are also boosted through technology.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Online databases, digital libraries, and educational apps provide students with a wealth of information beyond traditional textbooks. Technology also provides access to a vast array of information, expanding learning beyond traditional textbooks. Access to diverse resources is also enhanced by technology.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” Teachers need help planning lessons that meaningfully contextualize academic standards.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

Study.com (formerly called Education-Portal) is a distance learning portal that provides over 70,000 lessons in fifteen subjects (including algebra, calculus, physics, chemistry, macro- and microeconomics, and more) aligned with popular textbooks. Take quizzes and proctored exams available in your subscription. Great stuff.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

With good study habits, students can thrive in virtual classrooms, perform at their academic best, and develop life-long skills for independence and focus. In this blog, well explore 17 study tips for online learning. Design a Dedicated Learning Space Where students study impacts how well they study.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2019

Study.com is an online distance learning portal that provides over 70,000 lessons in fifteen subjects (including algebra, calculus, chemistry, macro- and microeconomics, and physics) aligned with many popular textbooks. Resources include not only videos but study tools, guides, quizzes, and more. Sample Lesson Plans.

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Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2022

Mohawk College 20,000 Courses Migrated with SystemMigration Project Timeline: 10 Days “K16's automated SystemMigration service saved a huge amount of work for faculty, eliminating the need for them to reconfigure and reformat their courses, content, quizzes, and other course materials. Read the full case study here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

It informs students in emergencies, updates them on historic events, and now–with extensions like Apple TV–connects them on a granular level to what they learn in their textbooks. Even watching the news in class can help with the learning experience. Have them learn about running a business by watching shows like Pawn Stars.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks, as discussions, debates, and collaborations spark deeper understanding. At its core, classroom learning provides a structured environment conducive to focused study and exploration. This activity promotes active participation, peer collaboration, and critical thinking.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

So far, 15 partners have signed on to make their materials available through Quizlet study sets, which include a collection of flashcards, games, quizzes and other interactive activities. high school students using its studying tools. The publishers will give a cut of such textbook sales to Quizlet. “In

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2017

He’ll design short quizzes to test each concept, and make a menu of choices for students to turn to when the results show they need to learn more. Once he settles on the concepts he wants to cover, Salimi will look around for open education resources or multimedia from textbook publishers to explain each one.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This access expands their learning beyond traditional textbooks. Interactive activities, such as quizzes using platforms like Kahoot! Finally, technology promotes flexibility in learning , allowing students to study when and where it suits them best. Moreover, technology enhances collaboration among students.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

Product details and case studies from our courseware index. 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. So far, so good.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

“This is almost replacing the high-touch engagement students are used to having in high school,” says Katharine Meyer, a researcher at Brown University who helped to run the chatbot study. “It Students could access chatbot quizzes ahead of exams to help assess their level of understanding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2018

Designed to offer lessons, videos, lectures, quizzes, and more that differentiate for individual students, its real power is making the resources of the most respected names in edtech available with one click. A new resource guide from Kiddom: Standards-based Grading for ELA and Social Studies. This includes: ABCYa.com.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2019

That option is in fact the status quo: for professors to assign commercial textbooks and courseware add-ons that include online homework and quizzes. One official noted that the commercial alternative to what CMU has developed also costs colleges nothing, and requires less work on their part.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

I have a list of eight research sites that walk the line between stodgy (textbooks) and out-there (Twitter and Facebook), designed by their developers with an eye toward enticing students in and then keeping their interest. They can even create quizzes to assess their learning. Info Please. SchoolsWorld.TV.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2016

For technologies that facilitate traditional teaching practices—such as taking attendance, administering and grading quizzes, maintaining a gradebook, or digitizing textbooks—this approach makes sense. Read the full Clayton Christensen Institute case study here.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 4, 2023

It is often used as a research method in the social sciences and is typically used to study underserved populations and how they experience life—such as homeless youth, victims of trauma, and many more. PhotoVoice is a way to see the lived experience of someone else—not our own lived experiences.

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Lab to Class

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Education, especially formalized education in schools, has long held that in order for students to learn effectively, they must have solid study routines, consistent teachers, and unified textbooks. Have A Consistent Study Schedule One of the most important parts of routine for the brain is repeated practice. Absolutely not.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Recent studies in the Science of Teaching and Learning suggest four strategies for information acquisition that markedly improve learning facts and vocabulary. But this practice would mark a significant advance in the teaching of ancient languages, since few if any textbooks structure retrieval activities into the learning process.

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