Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

These modules are ideal for students who are accustomed to fast-paced digital environments and may have limited attention spans. This data is accessible to both teachers and students through visual dashboards, which serve as powerful motivators and intervention tools. Flipped Classroom 2.0

Critical Thinking 80

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 80

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

These modules are ideal for students who are accustomed to fast-paced digital environments and may have limited attention spans. This data is accessible to both teachers and students through visual dashboards, which serve as powerful motivators and intervention tools. Flipped Classroom 2.0

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The case reveals insights about a question relevant to a marathon course or an academic course: How can the integrity of results be ensured when there is easy access to technology that can be used to cheat? In other words, regardless of students access to AI tools, cheating has been and continues to be endemic.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Pay special attention to roles that directly impact legal compliance, such as Special Education, ELL, or state-tested subjects. This frames the conversation around compliance and student access, not just HR shortages. Prioritize students with the lowest proficiency bands, where access gaps are most likely. Brief your board.

Special Education 94

Special Education English Languages Language 94

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible. Small class sizes ensure that every student receives the individual attention they need.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

But lets be honest, coming up with fresh and creative ways to hold their attention isnt always easy. Simply stepping outside can make a noticeable difference in your students attention and energy levels. Assign roles within each group to help students stay focused.

Activities 82

Activities Teaching Learning Attention 82

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs. Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. Come back for more.

Reading 75

Reading English Grades Attention 75

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Assigned seats in a grid pattern aren’t your only option for an engaging classroom setup anymore! For teachers who use this layout, it makes it easy to circulate the room and access each student for personalized attention. There are endless possibilities for seating layouts in your classroom, and each has its own benefits.

Classroom Management 98

Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

Give them a safe and structured place to let their arguments fly when you assign these persuasive writing prompts. Should parents have access to their kids’ text messages and social media? What environmental issue should we pay the most attention to? Should parents be responsible for their teens’ behavior?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Middle School Middle School 52

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

For students, this means larger class sizes, less individualized attention and support, and a lower quality of education overall. By addressing the teacher shortage, your students can access quality professional learning that promotes academic outcomes and prepares them for future success. Why Is There a Teacher Shortage?

Teachers 52

Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not only has the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots created concern about assigning writing, but myriad challenges exist when we send writing home with students. #1 As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

Assignments 458

Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 458

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2021

Teachers feel guilty because they know one group of students is commanding more of their time and attention. Often, the students in class monopolize the teacher’s time and attention because they can raise a hand or blurt out a question. The in-class and online students should have the same access to you in the lesson.

Questions 456

Questions Students Attention Assignments 456

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Sometimes this is the result of students who are distracted or not paying attention. Students can access the explanations when they need them as a learner. Third, students have 24/7 access to the teacher’s explanation and directions. Third, students have 24/7 access to the teacher’s explanation and directions.

Attention 401

Attention Blended Learning Writing Assignments 401

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

Homework has been getting a lot of attention in the media. Because I clearly saw the value of not assigning homework elementary level, I had to take a closer look at why I was assigning homework at the high school level. How was I going to get through everything without assigning homework?

Assignments 420

Assignments Motivation Reading High School 420

Edsurge

JULY 19, 2024

His ambitions to learn were thwarted because his teacher had assigned handouts and a three-week-long lesson plan that relied on a website that wasn’t easy for him to navigate. They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles.

Accessibility 215

Accessibility Disabilities Local Government Schools 215

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments. One way to increase the accessibility of classrooms is to remove any unnecessary distractions. While aesthetically pleasing, these may be a distraction to some students , such as those with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. .

Accessibility 163

Accessibility Learning Attention Assignments 163

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2024

How do assignments made by online professionals get good scores? Here are tips to make your assignment look professional, from the Ask a Tech Teacher international team: Top Tips And Tricks To Make Your Assignment Look Professional Introduction One of the most important aspects of an assignment is how you present your report.

Assignments 157

Assignments Plagiarism Essay Attention 157

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework. Then, class time is dedicated to practice and application, which has traditionally been assigned as homework for students to complete independently.

Blended Learning 469

Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 469

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As I’ve said in previous blog posts, teaching in a concurrent classroom is the most challenging teaching assignment I can imagine. I also encourage teachers to consider the value of creating an interactive agenda using Google Slides so that students have access to all of the resources and directions in one place.

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

It has disabled our education system, creating challenges to educational access, barriers to student academic progress and strains on teachers’ and students’ physical and emotional well-being. Simultaneously, educators needed to identify what content students needed, how to organize it and how to help students access it.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Among these is the flipped classroom model , a strategy that leverages video instruction to mitigate potential obstacles that make it challenging for students to access information presented live. However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?”

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A teacher’s cognitive engagement is the degree of attention to and investment in their work (Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013). What accessibility features might make this space more user-friendly? What aspects of the assignment would benefit from further development? What are their needs and preferences?

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For many parents, teachers and caregivers who struggled through a year of remote learning, with all of its online homework assignments and Zoom classes, this has been a major relief. If my friends are paying attention, maybe I should too”).

Teachers 300

Teachers Attention Assignments Online Learning 300

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus. Some are more accessible than others, so pick one that suits you and your students best. They offer avenues for sharing ideas, discovering new content, and collaborating with peers.

Skills 300

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 300

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

School administrators should be continually on the lookout for emerging technologies that can increase student engagement, retain knowledge, and make learning more accessible. Today, teachers and students have complete access to smartphones, tablets, or laptops in all classes.

Learning Styles 320

Learning Styles Participation Hybrid Learning Attention 320

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2018

I’m not sure if teachers dreaded faculty meetings more than I did, but while standing in an auditorium filled with tired-looking faculty after a long day of teaching, I sometimes had this thought: If I did a dance or paused unsuspectingly, would that gain their attention, even if only for a moment?

Technology 266

Technology Social Studies Art Languages 266

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning. Many students have used 3D printers to solve real-world problems, such as printing affordable and accessible prosthetics for those in need.

Middle School 329

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 329

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

So, I know firsthand how important equitable access to resources is, and how hard we educators work to set our students up for success. Teachers in rural areas are exceptionally creative, working around limited library access, funding restrictions, and the ever-present battle with scaling best practices to support their students.

Students 336

Students History Essay High School 336

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

The platform’s customization options enable me to design assignments that cater to each student’s unique learning needs, promoting a more inclusive and effective educational experience. This hands-on approach captured the student’s attention and made abstract concepts more tangible.

Special Education 281

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 281

eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

When colleagues ask me the best tools for inspiring curiosity and engaging students: NASA : The NASA website is an invaluable resource, gaining attention recently due to the excitement surrounding events like the solar eclipse. Any educator or students can have access to the full version of Canva for free.

Art 327

Art Students Culture Coaching 327

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Teachers should access their courses and monitor discussions daily and respond as quickly as possible to students’ questions, requests for review, submitted work, and other posts, even if it’s to just acknowledge receiving it, with an answer coming later. Check for questions frequently and provide timely feedback on progress.

Education 279

Education Syllabus Instructors Feedback 279

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? Where there’s an alternative there must be a standard, so we started our chat creating a list of what those standard assignment are: exams, quizzes, essays, reports, lab manuals and the like.

Assignments 93

Assignments Exams Learning Instructors 93

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers. Additionally, providing reading materials at different levels and genres with resources like Newsela and CommonLit , and assigning writing tasks that focus on language development, can strengthen their reading and writing skills.

English 274

English Blended Learning Languages Language 274

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

It will provide more support for students who are struggling in the online environment, it will take some of the burden off of the teachers, and it will help schools support educational equity by creating greater access to services that previously were only available to families that could afford it. –

Distance Learning 362

Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Accessibility Culture 362

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Instead, technology has allowed students to have almost instant access to different types of information, tools, and more in today’s day and age. The answer is not necessarily a new one, but it is a concept that needs more attention from educators in our modern-day classrooms: Design thinking. What is design thinking?

Failure 300

Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 300

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

That’s because screens are where they are expected to access and complete their schoolwork and homework. My children are assigned to watch online videos and answer questions about them in an online form. No doubt, this assigned screen time probably comes from a good place. Their grades reflect their responses.

Distance Learning 273

Distance Learning Assignments Questions Reading 273