Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

This article will share practical tips to help faculty support their wellbeing and improve student engagement in the online environment, especially at the stressful end of a semester. A focus on engagement is a beloved concept that educators have embraced for decades.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

This article will share practical tips to help faculty support their wellbeing and improve student engagement in the online environment, especially at the stressful end of a semester. A focus on engagement is a beloved concept that educators have embraced for decades.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students. Why Online Student Engagement Matters Online learning offers a host of unique opportunities that empower students to learn in ways that work best for them.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

On college campuses, this trend can be palpable as well, with students, faculty, and staff feeling more inclined to get involved in civic affairs in some way. Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure. Accessed June 18, 2025. 

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

On college campuses, this trend can be palpable as well, with students, faculty, and staff feeling more inclined to get involved in civic affairs in some way. Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure. Accessed June 18, 2025. 

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether a student struggles with organization, time management, or test anxiety, this program provides the structured guidance necessary to close learning gaps and boost confidence. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day Craft in English and Spanish Manualidad del Día de los Veteranos By Bilingual Scrapbook Grades: K-2nd Available in both English and Spanish, this resource allows students to create a pants-and-boots craft, explore pages about the different branches of the military, or participate in writing prompts.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

Dr. Kevin Martin Principal, Parkway Northeast Middle School, Missouri What motivated you to participate in a pilot program focused on improving online safety? Martin: As a middle school principal, I see firsthand how social media and digital engagement impact our students, both positively and negatively.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

” Most teachers include some form of the word “engagement” in their answers. So, it makes sense that teachers are frustrated when they feel like students are not engaging. The pandemic is presenting new barriers to student engagement, most obviously the lack of physical proximity.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction. Also, all AMSD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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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. Inclusivity and Belonging : Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, particularly in diverse and rural areas, is vital for student success.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

And almost every conversation I have with educators regardless of whether they are classroom teachers, instructional specialists or administrators is around student engagement. All of them are asking, with some urgency, about how we can boost student engagement under these difficult and fluctuating circumstances.

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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. Critical Thinking “Tell me how” challenges on FlipGrid to get students to surface their thinking or reasoning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

But that changed one day when her son told her he wanted to participate in FIRST ? Connection is challenging for students and educators, but also for parents. Another challenge we deal with is internet access. We’ve had teams with access to 3D printers printing PPE and getting it to their local hospitals.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

Through these interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction. Effective professional development will maximize the power of these resources, increase student engagement in learning, and support students’ continued academic development.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Specifically, district leaders and teachers sought a digital resource aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, supportive of hands-on learning, and accessible to the district’s English Language Learners. All CCISD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Below are the benefits and challenges of being a student in a whole group lesson. Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency. What: Student agency is the students’ ability to make key decisions in the learning experience. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement and motivation.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

“What we are hearing is students are personally overwhelmed, emotionally overwhelmed—and facing financial hardship, technology issues and difficulties with child care that are preventing them from logging on,” says Tim Renick, founding executive director of the National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Nevertheless, these students bring with them their hopes and aspirations—and are depending on college faculty and staff to help them find success. In late spring of 2020, the center offered an online survey focused on how students were managing all the changes brought about by the pandemic.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

These new digital resources, and supporting professional learning experiences, will play a critical role in continuing each students’ academic progress on any device, whether at home or in the classroom. When planning this initiative, Keysight sought to strengthen equity of access in education with modern digital resources.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

My adaptation of Staker and Horn’s (2012) often cited definition is rooted in constructivist principles emphasizing the student’s role as an active participant in the learning process. The why driving my shift to blended learning has always been a desire to increase student engagement.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

I recommend that teachers get a week ahead of their students in terms of the design and delivery of course materials. However, in the world of online learning, students typically have access to an entire week’s worth of content at the beginning of the week.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

The company announced last week that it is offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product, Mystery Writing by Discovery Education , through a free, year-long trial. This approach aims to keep students engaged and actively involved in their learning process.

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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.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Below, let me share instructional strategies that I use in my courses (virtual, asynchronous, and in-person) to recover student engagement. I’ve been utilizing mid-semester check-ins for several years now and have noticed that students respond best when I send out informal invitations to reflect on their learning experiences.

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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

MAY 5, 2023

Students’ access to opportunities in life largely depends on their access to diverse, supportive relationships.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

Family distractions are also at play, particularly for older students who may care for younger siblings while parents are at work. Amid these disruptions, it can be challenging to get students to consistently log on, stay on, and participate in learning. Try using music to keep students engaged and motivated.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

When specifically asked about generative AI tools, participants reported an 18 percent increase in use since first reported in September 2023. ” Other key findings from Imagine Learning’s report include : AI’s positive impact: 55 percent of participants agree that generative AI will have a positive impact in the classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2023

Over time and through trial and error, we’ve learned the importance of engaging students in relevant content that is meaningful to them, engaging them in monitoring their own learning, or engaging them through strategies that make learning accessible.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? According to the study, learners who only received teacher training and did not engage with the online learning tools had poorer achievement scores. Teachers enjoy a boost in student engagement The use of interactive technology helps make lessons fascinating.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Through its transformative Engage IRL (Engage in Real Life) initiative, the district is encouraging kids to get off their devices and onto the pickleball court, into the swimming pool, and outside in the fresh air. In only two years, student engagement in extracurriculars has nearly doubled.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

Avantis Education , maker of ClassVr, announced the launch of Eduverse – a ground-breaking new online platform that gives students access to a K-12 metaverse. In the Eduverse, students can access immersive, educational content and amazing VR experiences. AVer Information Inc.,

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

A big issue for many teachers was a general lack of student engagement online. I cannot say I am surprised given the lack of clarity about expectations for participation online, the “no harm” grading policies adopted by many districts during school closures, and issues around equity and access.

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