ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

At Project Information Literacy (PIL), the nonprofit independent research institute I lead, a group of library and information science and new media researchers — including myself — conduct national research about the information seeking behavior of college students and recent graduates.

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ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

There are a number of research organizations collecting data about foreign language study and multilingualism in the U.S., however, with insufficient and lagging data from schools, this research has its limitations. Nationwide research is also relatively infrequent — the most recent in-depth study of U.S. The answer? Not enough.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research. Today, education can be found anywhere, by teaming up with students in Kenya or Skyping with an author in Sweden or chatting with an astrophysicist on the International Space Station.

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ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2024

Confirmingly, research shows that adult learners self-report lower levels of math self-efficacy and higher levels of math anxiety than traditional undergraduates. Math is about creativity, making sense, connections, and communicating.” To deepen understanding and learning, professors must find ways to engage students in thinking.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It’s a classic idea : In the 1600s it was the basic model of evaluation at Oxford and Cambridge (with the grilling by professors done in Latin), and it was pretty much what Socrates did to his students. Oral exams, she adds, give professors a window into how students think through problems — a concept called metacognition.

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MARCH 21, 2023

Creativity and problem-solving will come in handy in brainstorming solutions and revolution steps for projects, while communication and networking are invaluable when interacting with team members or potential clients. Excellent communication will help you showcase your skills and abilities to potential employers.

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Futurum

JULY 5, 2023

How are advances in technology improving dietary research? To overcome these challenges, dietitians Professor Deborah Kerr and Associate Professor Carol Boushey have teamed up with computer engineer Associate Professor Fengqing (Maggie) Zhu. However, this is very time-consuming for both participants and researchers.

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JULY 24, 2024

For example, when preparing a project, a fifth grader will do the research using the internet, collaborate with classmates on Google, write the report with a web-based tool, share it using digital tools, and then use those learned skills in other classes.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

The truth is, proper planning, research, and time management are crucial for outstanding results. The Role of Research Knowledge is key. Research-intensive assignments are often considered difficult due to the time and effort required. FAQs Q: How can I make research-intensive assignments easier?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

And a growing body of research, popularized by the Jonathan Haidt book “The Anxious Generation,” argues that smartphone and social media use harms the mental health of teenagers. When it’s proving hard enough to regulate the appropriate use of smartphones, what will it be like to manage a rush of kids wearing computers on their faces?

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Futurum

APRIL 12, 2022

Can we decipher the mechanisms that allow plant cells to communicate? At Professor Dave Jackson ’s lab at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in New York, USA, scientists are studying the mechanisms that co-ordinate plant development. Communication allows each cell to know which kind of cell it needs to become.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

As students, technology aids in learning, research, and collaboration, while in the professional realm, it becomes a tool for productivity, communication, and innovation. Certain tech requirements can be common between school and work, such as research capabilities, project management, and effective communication tools.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Challenges and Solutions in Mathematics College professors frequently adopt a lecture-based approach, emphasizing theory over practice. Surprisingly to some, the health sciences field, encompassing professions like epidemiology, pharmacy, and even medical research, relies heavily on mathematics.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 4, 2022

According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center , undergraduate enrollment year over year fell by 3.6 Yet, no communication was given to professors who did not extend deadlines or offer extra assistance to those who were sick and could not come to class. Issue #3: Sick professors without stand-ins.

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MAY 13, 2024

By providing a platform where students can share ideas, edit documents simultaneously, and communicate in real time, students learn to work effectively with others, regardless of distance, preparing them for academic and professional success.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Giaimo, director of Middlebury University's writing center and an assistant professor of writing and rhetoric there. asked Melissa Nicolas, a professor of English at Washington State University, in an op-ed last year. Writing centers are often run by non-tenured staff, which can make them especially vulnerable, says Genie N.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 8, 2024

A number of instructors in the math department at San Diego Mesa College, where she's a professor, had started exploring how to weave standards-based grading — an approach that evaluates students on how effectively they have mastered content — into the way they teach calculus. So far, Spoon reports that the changes are invigorating.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

For example, at Columbia University, professors are creating and using virtual reality tools to help students gain empathy across racial lines, learn dentistry techniques and examine molecules in 3D. Community colleges are central to this.” Virtual reality could also create new career opportunities for students.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

But many college professors say it has gotten even harder in recent years as students prioritize their mental health, have trouble adhering to deadlines and are more skeptical of the purpose of homework. Instead, college instructors need to change how they assign and communicate their homework assignments.

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ED Surge

JUNE 8, 2023

That was the research question posed in the latest Community College Survey of Student Engagement, a large-scale survey of more than 82,000 students across 181 community colleges. But are these online students as engaged as those in traditional classes?

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JUNE 9, 2022

Working in groups, students research opposite sides of an issue, then debate it in front of class. They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. using research authentically. Give students time to research, but not too much time. Reading, writing, research, speaking/listening.

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JUNE 12, 2023

No longer do they complete their research on projects solely in the library. _Discuss the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications. Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. Now, there is a varied landscape of resources available on the internet. _What is ‘ netiquette’

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ED Surge

MARCH 14, 2023

To find out, last week we gathered a panel of experts at the intersection of brain research and teaching practice to hear their latest thinking for a live taping of the EdSurge Podcast. Andrea Chiba, a professor of cognitive science in the program for neuroscience at the University of California at San Diego. And it's sort of missing.

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MARCH 15, 2023

If you’re researching for a project, visit an online library. While researching using an online library, cite materials in an appropriate manner to comply with student digital responsibilities. The online research becomes collaborative note-taking as a student group researches a topic and takes notes using a shared document.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They're not going to be able to even use the controller with great effect,” says Heather Kirkorian, an associate professor of human development and family studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who studies the impact of screen media on infants and young children.

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JULY 14, 2023

Consider: Charles Darwin: Darwin often relied on the observations of amateur naturalists and enthusiasts during his research Mary Anning: a fossil collector in the early 19th century William Herschel: an astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus E. Also, the two World Wars necessitated rapid research and innovation.

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Scientix

OCTOBER 25, 2024

I think it’s very important to have authentic themes to work on and to make learning about science relevant to everyday life,’ said Professor Annette Scheersoi, a specialist in sustainability science education from the University of Bonn and coordinator of MULTIPLIERS. You can access the platform here to download our toolkits and activities.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The news is sobering,” says Kristen Huff, vice president of assessment and research at Curriculum Associates, an assessment company that recently published research showing that the nation’s youngest learners, especially, are still struggling to rebound from the pandemic’s disruption to learning and development. “We

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ED Surge

AUGUST 14, 2024

Many educators, like Stanford University Professor Bryan Brown , have long advocated for a shift in the national approach to teaching science and have worked to develop curricular content to further those goals. And what would make them care enough to see themselves as scientists one day?

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JUNE 25, 2020

digital communications. digital search/research. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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JUNE 18, 2024

These fields are the foundation for innovation and progress in various industries such as healthcare, transportation, communication, etc. Identify a Cause Begin by researching and identifying causes that resonate deeply with your students and align seamlessly with your STEM curriculum.

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ED Surge

JUNE 8, 2022

As the pandemic progresses, professors are sharing stories about what feels to them like widespread student disengagement. 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

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Northeastern University

JUNE 6, 2024

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program ( NSF #2150417, P.I. Claire Duggan ) provides pathways for local community college students to enrich their education and careers by becoming meaningfully involved in research projects hosted at Northeastern University. Ibrahim Zeid, Co-P.I. Thank you to our presenters!

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MARCH 27, 2023

Build and improve your written and verbal communication skills to ensure you can confidently and fluently articulate your ideas and thoughts. Become a critical thinker to help with your college research. Learn how to work in a team, ask questions, and do presentations.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 26, 2022

Major innovation, Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen explained, drives consumers from the mainstream to the periphery. At first, each new communications technology mimics its predecessor. The interactive medium was used for one-way communication, from teacher to student. Consider online instruction.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

digital communications. digital search/research. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Look at what Harvey Silver says in his book, Compare and Contrast : By compiling the available research on effective instruction, Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock found that strategies that engage students in comparative thinking had the greatest effect on student achievement, leading to an average percentile gain of 45 points.

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