eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

While communication challenges can arise for physical education teachers, technology like mobile instructional audio systems can increase communication, boosting motivation, performance, and overall classroom connection for all students. It also supports in class management and delivering clearer instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Teachers are frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of focus, engagement, and motivation. Teachers frustrated by a perceived lack of focus, engagement, or motivation should develop routines and resources designed to help students develop these critical self-regulation skills. ” I hear statements like this every week.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

We talked about building student agency into the various parts of the project to increase student engagement and motivation. Finally, we discussed strategies for connecting students with an authentic audience to ensure they were motivated to do their best work. Other times we hosted an exhibition and invited community members.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Practical Strategies for Classroom Application The research consistently tells us that the application of brain-based learning principles leads to increased academic achievement, better behavior, development of appropriate social-emotional skills, and increased motivation. Lets examine a few examples from the research. link] Rahmatin, L.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

1 Hard to Motivate After a Long Day at School After spending six to seven hours in a structured, often high-pressure academic environment, students face the additional burden of homework. As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

For example, mobile flashcards and microlearning videos- short, focused lessons accessible via smartphones- allow students to review and reinforce knowledge in brief intervals, boosting retention and engagement [2]. Students in remote areas can access the same quality of instruction as those in educational hubs.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I highlighted how blended learning can help educators more effectively provide multiple means of engagement to increase student motivation and ensure all students can successfully engage with learning experiences. That way, students can engage with information in a format that appeals to or is more accessible for them.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

This is a critical shift if we want to cultivate expert learners who are resourceful, strategic, and motivated. Over time, the lack of autonomy and agency also negatively impacts a learner’s motivation. The beauty of blended learning models is they shift control over the learning experience from teacher to student.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

It provides evidence of progress over time, which can be motivating for students and informative for teachers and parents. Making formative assessment data accessible to students is essential to foster a learning environment that prioritizes autonomy, self-regulation, and reflection.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In addition to personalizing learning, giving students agency is a powerful motivator. For example, if students decide to create a TED Talk to inspire others to act on an issue, they simply click the link to access a support document to access a storyboard that will support them as they plan their talks.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

Boosting student achievement Preventing teacher burnout Closing equity/access gaps Supporting student mental health Δ To help students truly thrive, schools must go beyond emotional support and daily well-being; they need a more comprehensive approach that fosters a clear sense of purpose, direction, and meaning in both school and life.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

7 Student agency is the best way to increase engagement and motivation. That lack of agency can have a devastating impact on student motivation. The more agency and autonomy students enjoy, the more likely they are to be motivated. I understand the frustration. 8 Projects can turn the world into our curriculum.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

This leads to increased engagement and motivation. DEI initiatives also contribute to improved academic outcomes by fostering a sense of belongingness amongst students. When students see themselves reflected in their educators and curricula, they are more likely to feel valued and supported.

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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.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

The advantages and limitations of AI in education AI in education brings numerous advantages, such as personalization, accessibility, and scalability. AI lacks emotional intelligence, often struggling to engage in empathetic interactions, motivate students during challenging periods, or adapt its teaching style based on emotional cues.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

These resources map to 14 National Career Clusters and connect classrooms with Career Connect , which offers students virtual access to industry professionals. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. He said that students have had access to the information we teach prior to AI. As instructors, our role is not just to provide access to content. Our Role as Instructors in the Age of AI This is our role as instructors in the age of AI.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I hope that a close examination of this approach to designing and facilitating lessons will motivate teachers to explore alternative models that free them from the front of the room. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement and motivation. There are three main ways to approach differentiation.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Catlin Tucker

MAY 1, 2019

I hoped that giving them the tools to track their words per minute might motivate them to stay focused on the task of reading a challenging passage. Once they had read their passage twice, they logged into Google Classroom to access a blank Google Document. We began by asking students to read the passage on their own first.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Building a foundation Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs provides a foundational framework for understanding human motivation and development. This includes access to diverse learning materials, funding for professional development, and support for community engagement activities.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Choice is a powerful motivator. This approach to designing a choice board for peer feedback gives students agency and choice while providing the necessary scaffolding to make this activity accessible. Peer feedback is most effective when it is focused, and students have clear guidelines for giving feedback. Peer Feedback Choice Board.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

But ASU has an explicit mission to help more people access higher education — including, Austin says, students from low-income families and students from underrepresented minority groups. At 17, she says, her motivation for being in college was not a hunger to learn new things. “I

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Effective tutoring motivates, models, and inspires a genuine love of learning. Unlike AI, human tutors can identify what excites and motivates your child. This individualized attention can significantly boost a student’s confidence and motivation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology.

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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. Step #1 Get To Know The People You’re Designing For. What are their needs and preferences?

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Research shows that it can also be difficult to access these courses, though, especially for students of color and those from lower income areas. This data has broadened education researchers understanding of dual enrollment programs, including how access varies from state to state and which subjects are the most crucial for dual enrollment.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It is ideal if both the teacher and student have access to the planning document during the conference. Human connection and the feeling of being seen and supported are most likely to motivate students to lean into learning. During the Conference.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

Everyone loves games, and competition motivates people to perform their best. It will also disable or freeze devices after repeated attempts at access. Better Access Control Devices should also have restricted access outside class hours. They can also access and update student records.

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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). First, you will need to install Kaizena and ask your students to install it so they can access your audio comments.

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Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

That way, teachers are inspired and motivated to work through the challenges associated with this shift in designing and facilitating learning. Unlike a real-time mini-lesson or explanation, students can manipulate a video’s speed, slowing it down, or add closed captions to increase accessibility. Blended Learning Defined.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

When students are given a visual representation of their progress, their engagement and motivation increases. Gamified programs are intended to motivate students with rewards, personalized feedback, and competition with leaderboards and challenges to make learning feel like play.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This technology equalizes standards, and enables access for all, resulting in the democratization of education. (1). Digital learning tools include any program, app, or technology that can be accessed via an internet connection. (2) Self-motivation and persistence are requirements for online learning.

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Learning Elementary School Elementary School Motivation 309

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. Agency and autonomy can yield higher levels of motivation over time. ” I used that Chromebook to design a collaborative online station to complement my teacher-led and offline stations.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

During a session at FETC 2023 , Samuel explored how blockchain can be used in real world to solve problems like knowledge gaps, student motivation, attendance, teacher compensation. Blockchain relies on methods of cryptography, which secures data from unauthorized access and keeps students’ information safe.

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Motivation Textbooks Knowledge Grades 281

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process. Wrap Up The playlist model is an effective instructional model that provides students with more control over the pace and path of their learning while also ensuring they have access to personalized instruction and support.

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