Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Connection is challenging for students and educators, but also for parents. Another challenge we deal with is internet access. The teachers are loving that the students are learning to self-facilitate and come to class with articulated questions. How are you keeping yours motivated and engaged?

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

As teachers, we know that the physical environment of a classroom can have a significant impact on how students engage with the material and each other. From the color of the walls to the lighting and temperature, every aspect of the room can contribute to a student’s ability to feel comfortable and stay focused.

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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. Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency. What: Student agency is the students’ ability to make key decisions in the learning experience.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

7 Student agency is the best way to increase engagement and motivation. When I ask teachers to share the biggest challenges they face right now, they often identify a lack of student engagement as the number one hurdle. Student engagement and teacher engagement are reciprocal.

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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. The why driving my shift to blended learning has always been a desire to increase student engagement. I want students to want to be in our classrooms–physical or virtual.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

Experts say that classes that are self-paced, asynchronous or technically possible to tune into from a shared space full of distractions often require students to exhibit more self-control, more intrinsic motivation and better time management. It is delivering information to students when they need it, in a timely fashion.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In high school, I competed in statewide competitions with the Business Professionals of America , a student organization focused on career and leadership development, through which I learned how to receive feedback and how to lose with grace and maintain pride. Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. I encourage teachers to design this station through the lens of student agency.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. Below, let me share instructional strategies that I use in my courses (virtual, asynchronous, and in-person) to recover student engagement. Sound familiar?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Reports highlight that many students struggle with self-discipline in an online environment, leading to higher dropout rates compared to traditional settings. Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

For example, you can insert images, graphics, links, and videos to provide additional context, explanations, or examples that can help students better understand the content covered in the playlist. Slide decks, in particular, offer a visually engaging way to present the content, making it more accessible and interesting for students.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. We are needed to inspire students to come to class, to ask questions, to work out the answers with them. He said that students have had access to the information we teach prior to AI. Saucier, Ph.D. Saucier, D. Miller, S.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. How can we, as educators, enable engagement, persistence, and improved performance in the classroom? In other words, can we foster greater motivation? When the path to success is clear, students engage and apply effort.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

ReadWorks is free and provides all its resources free of charge and has both printed and digital versions of the material available to teachers and students (Education Technology Nonprofit, 2021). When students are given a visual representation of their progress, their engagement and motivation increases.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2020

As COVID-19 concerns prompt school closures around the world, many educators are turning to remote learning to keep students engaged. Please fill out this form to verify your account and request access to Minecraft. As they work remotely, they need to have activities and environments that motivate them to learn.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Karen Cheser, Superintendent of Durango School District (CO) described creating inclusive environments and providing access to educational resources in a rural setting. Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools discussed the community hubs initiative in Denver, aimed at leveling the playing field for students facing poverty.

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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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspiring district leaders, classroom teachers, and school staff have found unique and innovative ways to engage students in learning, motivating students to see beyond classroom walls and truly immerse themselves in learning. It’s possible to build student engagement in STEM classrooms.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Various types of learning strategies are needed to boost student engagement and bring it to its highest levels. According to the Van Andel Institute for Education, every teacher hopes to ignite, empower, and engage the students who walk through their classroom door. However, implementing this is easier said than done.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

AI tutoring can change students’ learning experiences by providing access to an environment designed according to their learning styles and paces. Enhancing student engagement and motivation Beyond academic support, AI tutoring systems can also improve student engagement and motivation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. and Prodigy to gamify her instruction and motivate students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Social-emotional skill building tackles the core reasons students disengage from classroom learning. That is why schools that embrace social-emotional learning programs see reduced absenteeism, higher student engagement and motivation, a stronger feeling of community among students, improved academic performance, and fewer dropouts.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. How can we, as educators, enable engagement, persistence, and improved performance in the classroom? In other words, can we foster greater motivation? When the path to success is clear, students engage and apply effort.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding your goals helps in prioritizing features that are essential for achieving desired outcomes, such as improving student engagement or accommodating diverse learning needs. These electives provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop a well-rounded skill set, fostering engagement and motivation.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

Additional support for academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs can ensure students in crisis or who cannot fully participate in synchronous lessons during the day remain engaged and on-track. Try using music to keep students engaged and motivated. Engage parents. . Use distance learning to do more.

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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.

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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.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. Below, let me share instructional strategies that I use in my courses (virtual, asynchronous, and in-person) to recover student engagement. Sound familiar?

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. Schools are always looking for ways to keep their students engaged and learning–and implementing technology can do that. Technology is changing the way we teach and learn.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

These connections make students more interested in the stories they read, enhancing their overall classroom engagement. 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.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Recognition events: Plan ceremonies or assemblies where students and staff are publicly acknowledged for their hard work and accomplishments.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2021

Goal-setting and having a voice in their own learning are powerful motivators for students, especially those in high school. The platform is gamified to optimize student engagement and motivation. It helps educators provide personalized research-based interventions and allows them to evaluate progress.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2025

The more we design online learning experiences that give students agencyletting them decide what to explore, how to learn it, and how to demonstrate their understandingthe more meaningful and motivating that work becomes. Schools have invested heavily in Wi-Fi infrastructure, digital platforms, curriculum, and student devices.

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