Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. Without that intrinsic personal motivation, it’s hard to reach the levels we expect and hope,” says Parandeh Kia, associate provost for educational technology at the institute. government.

Motivation 214

Motivation Languages Language Learning 214

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

How do teachers ensure that instruction and facilitation of learning are accessible, inclusive, and equitable? ” I proposed that starting with UDL can be a more effective approach, as it can help teachers shift their mindset towards providing learning experiences that are accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all students.

Blended Learning 460

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Instead of creating readers, this approach can alienate students who struggle to access books at a particular reading level or do not care for the genre of the books on their class reading list. Allowing students a degree of agency in terms of the books they select can be a powerful motivator for even the most reluctant readers.

Coaching 409

Coaching Motivation Reading Assignments 409

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

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Moving from essential to “renewable” assignments means that the students see the tasks as sufficiently meaningful to be kept and even passed on to others. What a waste!

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Assignments that engage students in creative practices motivate hard-to reach students and provide an opportunity for all students to be successful. Technology has made creative opportunities more accessible for teachers and students. Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have.

Technology 319

Technology Critical Thinking Assignments Motivation 319

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

The U-shape seating arrangement also provides easy visual access to the whiteboard or other teaching aids, which the teacher may be using during the differentiated small group lesson. This can lead to greater engagement and motivation, as students feel a sense of belonging and connection to their peers.

Motivation 481

Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

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. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment. It’s important to make the writing process less intimidating.

Writing 329

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 329

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Students also reported being more motivated by audio and video feedback because it was clear and personalized (Voelkel & Mello, 2014; Henderson & Phillips, 2015). If students are working on a formal writing assignment or project, teachers can schedule 5-minute feedback sessions with individual students.

Feedback 546

Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What accessibility features might make this space more user-friendly? The work teachers do to understand their students’ needs is critical to designing learning experiences that will be inclusive, accessible, and equitable. What aspects of the assignment would benefit from further development? What did they do well?

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

In higher education, we see our students use AI in many ways, to provide both authorized and unauthorized aid in their completion of assignments. He said that students could read much of the content off our PowerPoint slides and in the assigned readings without AI. As instructors, our role is not just to provide access to content.

Instructors 95

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 95

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

That has sparked a burst of activity by teachers at schools and colleges to change their assignments to make them harder to game with this new tech — and hopefully more human in the process. For instance, on a recent assignment, some of the homework that came in didn’t sound like typical student work he was used to.

Assignments 148

Assignments Instructors Writing History 148

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2020

We have the opportunity to help motivate students to create something that’s not just for a grade, but is something that their friends are going to see and engage with.”. As far as their assignments go, I am creating a piece of art and taking pictures of it step-by-step. I post new assignments twice a week.

Art 272

Art Teachers Assignments Learning 272

Faculty Focus

JUNE 13, 2024

It has been sobering to see, through their eyes, how unclear our assignments can sometimes be. Maybe the student skipped class or doesn’t have all the material handed out with the assignment. But when things aren’t clear, their motivation dries up. Believe me, I’m guilty too. On to the second essay option. Yes, that’s it.

Assignments 119

Assignments Essay Writing Questions 119

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. Teachers must be strategic about the level of academic rigor and complexity of the practice and application they are assigning to ensure that it is within their zone of possibility.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage. They were used as gimmicks and antics to “motivate” students. They believed that students’ motivation should come from within. Even in our school, when assignments are handed back in class, students still rush to ask their classmates, “What did you get?”

Motivation 174

Motivation Students Middle School Middle School 174

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Self-led, active learning will also see a rise as teachers enable students to work at their own pace and make more decisions about their learning––from what types of assignments they complete to how they want to work in the classroom. With easy-to-use AI art generators becoming more popular, they may use AI in creative endeavors.

Education 358

Education Motivation Game-Based Learning Assignments 358

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2019

These two teachers have found the answers through audiobooks and access. Since her district expanded access to grade-level text by providing human-read audiobook technology, Nappi’s students’ reading skills and confidence have improved dramatically. Another advantage is that more of her students turn in their assignments on time.

Learning 279

Learning Reading Assignments Students 279

Faculty Focus

JUNE 13, 2024

It has been sobering to see, through their eyes, how unclear our assignments can sometimes be. Maybe the student skipped class or doesn’t have all the material handed out with the assignment. But when things aren’t clear, their motivation dries up. Believe me, I’m guilty too. On to the second essay option. Yes, that’s it.

Assignments 110

Assignments Essay Writing Questions 110

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Engagement : This involves identifying what motivates and excites students about learning. Each type should offer UDL principles to create inclusive and accessible educational experiences. UDL is about creating inclusive learning environments by providing multiple pathways for engagement, representation, and expression.

Learning 309

Learning Universal Design Syllabus Quizzes 309

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. It seems as if a quick scan of one of the assigned pages is the best effort.

Instructors 87

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 87

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

Slide decks, in particular, offer a visually engaging way to present the content, making it more accessible and interesting for students. Whether using a public or private system, the key is to ensure that it is easily accessible and user-friendly, so students can update their progress and stay on track throughout the learning process.

Blended Learning 436

Blended Learning Feedback Universal Design Art 436

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. Many students have used 3D printers to solve real-world problems, such as printing affordable and accessible prosthetics for those in need. Allowing students to vote on projects or learning topics can boost engagement.

Middle School 327

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 327

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The textbook that Delmar Larsen assigned his students was full of errors, and he knew it. Sometimes students will be assigned to write on a specific question in class, or to mimic a chapter of an existing textbook. Coppola toyed with other open-access resources, but most were too advanced for her students.

Textbooks 165

Textbooks Writing Accessibility Peer Review 165

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Another point of entry for students is learning about the experiences of their peers, so when I taught eighth grade, I always assigned The Outsiders. This novel by S.

Reading 327

Reading Assignments English Math 327

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to a lack of confidence and motivation. Last year in New York City Public Schools, Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (FDR) teachers started using a real-time AI math coaching platform from Edia to give students instant access to math support.

Coaching 261

Coaching Math Students Assignments 261

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 student often found it challenging to stay focused and motivated with conventional paper-based tasks.

Special Education 289

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 289

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Self-led, active learning will also see a rise as teachers enable students to work at their own pace and make more decisions about their learning––from what types of assignments they complete to how they want to work in the classroom. With easy-to-use AI art generators becoming more popular, they may use AI in creative endeavors.

Education 319

Education Motivation Game-Based Learning Reading 319

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Some educators may not want children spending time staring at screens during school and dont think their young students need to have access to a device. Digital content libraries: Students can access many digital content libraries to read, listen to audiobooks, or watch animated stories. Storyline Online , Tumblebooks , and BookFlix.

Blended Learning 253

Blended Learning Learning Assignments Beliefs 253

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams. Accessibility: The use of the internet allows students and teachers to access and research information quickly and effectively to support self-improvement.

Collaborative Learning 319

Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 319

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Before school libraries would begin to morph into multimedia digital information centers, they supported student literacy-building practices by providing access to their on-site book collections. Access to audiobooks and online tutorials. The Evolution of the School Library. Workshops on internet and information literacy.

Schools 358

Schools Essay Instructors Critical Thinking 358

eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a result, an increasing number of students will be able to access grade-level texts. The more background knowledge they have, the more vocabulary they bring to bear on the assignment, and the more they are able to focus on applying their phonics skills. I predict this will be reflected in summative and benchmark scores.

Science 310

Science Reading Knowledge Motivation 310

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

As there is more of a push to limit access to social media for pre-teens, many of the positive collaborative and crowd sourcing skills that can be learned through social media will have to be taught, potentially more overtly, in other contexts. Explain the purpose and benefits of these new technologies to foster motivation and engagement.

Ethics 311

Ethics Assignments Culture Critical Thinking 311