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When we think of assessments, we usually think of tests and exams. While these are an important part of an instructor’s toolkit, there are many other methods and use cases for assessing students. Creating feedback loops between students and the instructor, particularly in online and blended learning environments, is one of the most valuable outcomes…
Listen to the article 10 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In April, Dartmouth College announced an eye-catching figure to make its campus more sustainable, an investment amounting to half a billion dollars. How the Ivy League university plans to actually lessen its impact on the planet is…
India has surpassed China to become the largest source country at US graduate level, according to the Recruiting for Key Disciplines in the US report. As policies restricting international student inflows take hold in Canada, Australia and the UK, “there is ample room for the international student population to grow” in the US, it said. To maximise…
Instructional strategies refer to the techniques instructors use to deliver their lessons. Effective instructional strategies—also known as teaching strategies—help students become actively involved in the learning process. When done right, instructional strategies also support students in reaching their learning objectives. By reading the guide below (our downloading this free list of instructional strategies), you’ll gain…
This article will provide you with an understanding of what ‘pedagogy’ is, why it’s important for every classroom and how pedagogy has been evolving to take 21st-century skills and learning into account. You’ll learn about the different aspects of pedagogy, as well as some common pedagogical knowledge and approaches. Examples for each will provide greater…
Diagnostic assessment examples can help ground the concepts of diagnostic assessment in education. Plus, these examples can be an effective tool in gauging student progress and comprehension of course concepts. What is Diagnostic Assessment in Education? An essential part of course planning for instructors to consider is how to gauge student understanding of course concepts….
Bloom’s Taxonomy is probably the most widespread and enduringly popular model in education. It was created in 1956 by Dr. Benjamin Bloom and colleagues at the Board of Examinations, University of Chicago. In 2001, the pyramid was revised by Lorin Anderson, a student of Bloom’s, resulting in Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy. Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy focuses on…
While predicted for over a decade, the death of the traditional college textbook industry really began in 2016. This was the year that three major textbook publishers—Pearson, Cengage and McGraw-Hill among them—reported multi-million dollar losses as their market share decreased from 46 percent to 33 percent. One of the most important reasons for this rapid…
For generations, the gold standard of higher ed instruction was something we now pejoratively refer to as the ‘sage on stage.’ In this lecture-based model, a professor stood in front of a class and imparted knowledge upon their passive listeners. Interactive learning is an innovative, practical alternative to this traditional style—and one that’s only growing…
Prior to 2020, you may have dabbled in digital teaching, using tools like apps or textbooks. But thanks to COVID-19, you’ve likely had to adopt an entire virtual classroom strategy. In spring 2020, schools around the world shuttered their physical doors and opened virtual ones in an effort to help students finish their studies. Educators…