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Skills-focused online learning platforms are powerful tools that meet the complexity of the current moment.| eCampus News
What looks like efficiency in UK higher education often masks systemic injustice. Jim Dickinson explores how policies around reassessment quietly entrench inequality| Wonkhe
For Leanne Timpson, asking questions of students – even if it is uncomfortable – is a catalyst for student inquiry and deeper learning| Wonkhe
Ahead of their session on the topic at this year's Festival of Higher Education, Claire Hamshire and Rachel Forsyth explore why trust is the bedrock of successful institutions.| Wonkhe
Skills-focused online learning platforms are powerful tools that meet the complexity of the current moment.| eCampus News
A U.S. Marine's Journey from São Paulo to UT Austin| Life & Letters Magazine
Walk into any classroom or workplace today, and the topic of AI comes up quickly. Some are energized by the possibilities. Others are worried about what might be lost. Most of us feel both. The post Future proof your career: Human-centered majors in the AI era appeared first on eCampus News.| eCampus News
WGU's digital platform closes the gap between learning and employment, helping students and alumni showcase career-ready skills.| eCampus News
The longer a teacher talks for, the more likely it is the number of pupils paying attention decreases. The trick to sustaining attention is to ask pupils questions and to expect 100% participation DURING an explanation. Questions interrupt the loss of attention. If done well, questions do not interrupt the flow of your explanation, as … Continue reading Choral Response and ‘I Say You Say’| Bunsen Blue
Let’s indulge in two thought experiments. Scenario 1. Imagine you have no data about a class you start to teach in September. You have no knowledge about their prior attainment and no knowledge about what they have learned before. You don’t know what their behaviour is going to be like or what they are predicted … Continue reading Do your pupils work hard enough?| Bunsen Blue
‘Turn & talk’ is one of the techniques I use most in my classroom – perhaps 20 or more times in any given 50-minute lesson. I recently shared a clip of what this might look like on Twitter (click here). My strategy for explicit instruction involves asking questions in three phases. Phase 1 questions include … Continue reading Turn and Talk| Bunsen Blue
Have you ever delivered a really clear teacher explanation and used lots of checks for listening to ensure your class was paying attention, only to find that when you ask your class a question to check for understanding they respond with: In this blog, I explore why this happens and what we can do to … Continue reading The Three Phases of Questioning| Bunsen Blue
It is natural for students to lose attention during an explanation. In this post, I share two of the highest leverage strategies you can use to secure 100% attention. I explain why this should be our goal in my previous post. Strategy 1: All Hands Up Cold Calling I disagree with the way lots of … Continue reading Checks for Listening: 100% Participation| Bunsen Blue
At any given moment in a lesson students are either engaged or they are coasting. When they are engaged, students are paying attention, thinking hard and learning. When they are daydreaming, off-ta…| Bunsen Blue
Regarding skills-based hiring, hiring practices could evolve if they focused more on the experiences and regular work that individuals do.| eCampus News
Did you know that the Faculty of Education has its very own Education Resource Centre (ERC)? Tucked away in Winters College 023, the ERC is a dedicated hub designed to support Education students on their journey to becoming future educators and changemakers. Whether you’re preparing lesson plans, studying for exams, or working on a group […] The post Discover the Education Resource Centre: A Hidden Gem for Education Students appeared first on Faculty of Education.| Faculty of Education
A report outlines a phased approach designed to foster data-informed decision-making and improved student outcomes from learning analytics| eCampus News
The most effective use of emerging technology is in support of better online learning experiences for both students and faculty alike.| eCampus News
Discussions around making assessments more accessible are commonplace but what does truly inclusive practice look like? Lia Blaj-Ward explores what the research tells us| Wonkhe
The Great Barrier Reef May Term program combines natural wonder and policy studies| Life & Letters Magazine
Drawing on student testimonies and a Portuguese case study, Jim Dickinson investigates how endurance, rather than education, can become the benchmark for success in some university cultures Drawing on student testimonies and a Portuguese case study, Jim Dickinson investigates how endurance, rather than education, can become the benchmark for success in some university cultures| Wonkhe
Post-pandemic K-12 learning gaps remain—but some districts have found ways to close them.| Harvard Magazine
York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is helping newcomers to Canada navigate the complexities of the job market with the Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals.| York University
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Two York University community members – Professor Satinder Kaur Brar and Faculty of Education PhD candidate Anna Pearson – have been recognized with a 2024 Minister’s Award of Excellence from Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities.| Faculty of Education
Campus-community partnerships offer a path forward as federal support for inclusion and diversity initiatives erodes.| eCampus News
Barak Rosenshine is most famous for his principles of instruction, but what did he have to say about building knowledge? In his writing on ‘Advances in research on instruction’, he put forward the important – and familiar notion – of ‘knowledge structures’. Put simply, this is how information is organised and stored| Alex Quigley
After a rigorous search, UNC-Chapel Hill has selected YuJa Panorama to boost accessibility in Canvas courses.| Information Technology Services
The spread of private school choice programs are fueling growth, but public schools also see the model’s potential.| www.the74million.org
Katrina Cain-Griffin was not expecting to find deep connections to the work of James Baldwin, an African American writer and civil rights activist, during a graduate seminar led by Professor Emeritus Warren Crichlow.| Faculty of Education
Let me introduce you to James. James finds it hard to articulate his thoughts due to limits to his vocabulary and a difficulty in understanding complex language in class. He can rely on simple words, repeat phrases, and non-verbal communication to get through the school day. In science, he particularly| Alex Quigley
One expert suggests traditional letter grading, percentages and weighted assignments are “not the way forward.” But what could alternatives look like?| K-12 Dive
The CFE Showcase on Teaching, March 20 and 21, will highlight hot topics and provide instructors an opportunity to connect across disciplines.| Information Technology Services
Microschools typically are small, have multi-age classrooms, and focus on self-paced learning. But they vary tremendously in setting, size, and focus. The best currently available estimate is that between 1 million and 2 million students attend microschools full time, and many more attend part time. Microschools seek to serve a wide range of students including […] The post Microschools as an Emerging Education Model first appeared on Micro Schools Network.| Micro Schools Network
On February 8th, 2025, Academic Coordinator of the Glendon Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) program, Muriel Péguret, co-organized a dynamic Open Educational Resources (OER) creation workshop, bringing together experienced French as a Second Language (FSL) teachers and first-year Bachelor of Education (BEd) students.| Faculty of Education
Webinars for education start-ups on how to set up your own school or learning community| educationstartups.org
When centered on student outcomes, online learning holds immense potential to fundamentally transform how institutions approach education.| eCampus News
Leaders and colleges and universities nationwide have responded to the new administration's DEI orders in different ways.| eCampus News
The CFE Showcase on Teaching will return for its 10th event March 20 and 21. The showcase celebrates teaching at Carolina by helping instructors learn from each other and connect with colleagues across disciplines.| Information Technology Services
As school choice expands and new models such as microschools emerge, policymakers and advocates must ensure that these options adhere to accountability standards and do not divert critical resources from a universally accessible, high-quality public education system. The rapid growth of microschools and their acceptance of taxpayer dollars in certain states raises questions about their […] The post The Importance of Holding Microschools Accountable first appeared on Micro Schools Network.| Micro Schools Network
Everyone has a view on education. Every parent and politician has sat in a classroom, so they have a view on what the teacher does or doesn't do. But experience does not always translate into wisdom and understanding. Happily, we are not short of wisdom that does shine a light| Alex Quigley
Researchers find that even when middle schoolers are only viewing an artistic work such as a play, empathy and other skills get a boost.| K-12 Dive
In the heart of Toronto’s Jane and Finch neighbourhood, often misunderstood and overshadowed by negative stereotypes, York University’s TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) is empowering students and fostering meaningful connections.| Faculty of Education
Educational Technology 5E Instructional Design Model Teachers strive to choose instructional models that help students thoroughly grasp new concepts while keeping them engaged and motivated to learn. These models also serve as a guide for developing essential skills. One... 5E Instructional Design Model Dr. Serhat Kurt| Educational Technology
Microcredentials are reshaping the future of higher education, but barriers remain for most higher ed institutions.| eCampus News
The UPCEA project delivers promising practices to help institutions engage local businesses in the development of non-credit microcredentials| eCampus News
Here are three ways to tackle gaps in internship with a keener eye on quality and a more innovative approach to scale.| eCampus News
While opportunities to partner with employers for microcredentials are growing, higher ed is losing ground to private providers.| eCampus News
Educational Technology Gamification, What It Is, How It Works, Examples For many students, the traditional classroom setting can feel like an uninspiring environment. Long lectures, repetitive tasks, and a focus on exams often leave young minds disengaged, craving a more dynamic way to... Gamification, What It Is, How It Works, Examples Dr. Serhat Kurt| Educational Technology
Educational Technology SAMR Model: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition When integrating technology into education, the SAMR model serves as a foundational guide. Crafted by Ruben R. Puentedura, SAMR offers educators a structured way to think about incorporating technology effectively. It stands for... SAMR Model: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition Dr. Serhat Kurt| Educational Technology
