Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

It is natural to view students as a means to ends such as low DFW rates , good student evaluations, tenure, or a paycheck. Without the constant need to defend or assert one’s ego (our preferences and aversions), the instructor’s attention can open to what is happening in the room or on the screen.

Teaching 72

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 72

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

It is natural to view students as a means to ends such as low DFW rates , good student evaluations, tenure, or a paycheck. Without the constant need to defend or assert one’s ego (our preferences and aversions), the instructor’s attention can open to what is happening in the room or on the screen.

Teaching 71

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 71

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. In the same way, teachers should dedicate the same time and attention to feedback as they do to instruction. Studies in Educational Evaluation , 45 , 17-26. 77, 81–112.

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

If students are going to develop as learners, then they need to track their progress, reflect on their specific skills, and identify areas that need more time, attention, and improvement. goals they have for the grading period and describe their action plan for achieving these goals. I do not believe grades should happen to students.

Students 420

Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2021

While it’s still too early to evaluate the extent of the change in the quality and scope of instruction that AI might achieve, what is certain is that it will cause a revolution. Overall, AI should allow students to get personalized instruction and teachers to have more free time to prepare classes and update their information.

Education 345

Education Intelligence Evaluation Attention 345

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Texthelp ®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and math skills, today announced the launch of WriQ ®, a cloud-based writing assessment and achievement tool. “WriQ, has been designed with those needs in mind. .”

Writing 255

Writing Gamification Motivation Evaluation 255

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically. I don’t start from a deficit approach, but rather, I listen to writers’ concerns and accompany them through their academic journey with a non-evaluative and mindful approach.

Evaluation 119

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 119

eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This level of access can increase student achievement and engagement–an added bonus in an age where AI and social media make capturing students’ attention a challenge in the best of times. That a state leader could use the standards to evaluate high-quality online programming in their state.

Online Learning 305

Online Learning Accessibility Hybrid Learning Learning 305

Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2023

House of Representatives’ Education and Workforce Committee is giving the approach attention. As hiring, talent-matching and skills development become even more digital and data-driven, colleges will need to pay attention in order to keep pace. s), as well as into continuing education activities and other educational experiences.

Attention 146

Attention Skills Learning Outcomes Evaluation 146

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Educators can argue that the characteristics of CBE call for increased attention to learning: clearly defined competencies, flexible time structures for competency mastery, and teacher and faculty roles for mentoring learners, to name a few. Curate, create, and compile learning activities and resources that will help learners achieve mastery.

Learning Outcomes 262

Learning Outcomes Achievement Culture Evaluation 262

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2019

Intentions are powerful because they help us to remain focused while on the road to achievement, and they provide us with insight and mental clarity as we move throughout our day. Evaluate your surroundings. The next time you’re in a motivational rut, evaluate your surroundings. Focus on your students.

Motivation 254

Motivation Attention Evaluation Assignments 254

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The pandemic not only left students months behind in math , but it widened achievement gaps for historically disadvantaged students,” said Justin Serrano, CEO and co-founder of Littera. The districts will use the Littera TMS to design, deliver, and evaluate tutoring programs tailored to their students’ needs. About Littera.

Math 244

Math Schools Achievement Students 244

eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Processes for understanding the educational benefit of a particular IEP vary widely, and in many cases include educators printing out IEPs, collecting service records, achievement and behavioral data, and lining them up side-by-side to evaluate whether students made meaningful gains towards their goals.

Students 265

Students Evaluation Special Education Disabilities 265

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

Rise Vision helps schools improve communication and safety, increase student involvement, celebrate student achievements, and create a positive school culture. If there’s one place student awareness and attention is at a premium, it’s the classroom. ABOUT RISE VISION Rise Vision is the #1 digital signage software solution for schools.

Communication 245

Communication Culture Intelligence STEM 245

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

Educational institutions in the United States have long promoted and prided themselves on their campus grounds, endowments, opportunities and student achievements. Student life and athletics are also powerful messages and motivators for applicants, and can be the deciding factor when students are choosing between multiple institutions.

Schools 279

Schools Participation Motivation Evaluation 279

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically. I don’t start from a deficit approach, but rather, I listen to writers’ concerns and accompany them through their academic journey with a non-evaluative and mindful approach.

Evaluation 98

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Student impacts The caseload approach often raises concerns about its impact on student achievement, especially when caseloads become excessively large due to the absence of caseload caps in many states. However, these larger groups can lead to less individualized support and diminished student attention.

Special Education 272

Special Education Education Attention Learning Disabilities 272

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The key to successfully navigating this maelstrom of emotions is to start small, break the challenge down into achievable tasks, and begin with actions that will have the most impact. For many, it is exciting, unsettling and overwhelming all at the same time.

Intelligence 341

Intelligence Education Ethics Lecturing 341

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

This method, however, may inadvertently create myriad barriers for students with hearing impairments, memory challenges, attention deficit disorders, insufficient background knowledge, or who lack familiarity with subject-specific or academic vocabulary. Simply showing an instructional video is not enough.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

eSchool News

JULY 10, 2018

This type of instructional approach not only has a positive impact on achievement, but can help bridge the gap with higher-income peers, the researchers say in a report.

Math 185

Math Elementary School Elementary School Evaluation 185

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

As part of the district’s data-sharing agreement with Khan Academy, researchers will analyze state testing data to determine how using Khan Academy is associated with student growth and achievement. District leaders also developed plans in science and English language arts that focus on new approaches to learning to boost student achievement.

Schools 267

Schools Math Testing Intelligence 267

eSchool News

MAY 2, 2023

With keen attention to the SEL needs of its students, Windsor has shown an impressive uptick in the proportion of students exhibiting typical to strong SEL abilities. Their dedication and commitment have played a pivotal role in achieving this growth in our students’ social-emotional learning competencies.

Culture 287

Culture Schools STEM Evaluation 287

Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2016

This refrain is well-grounded in empirical research—differences between teachers have been shown not only to affect student test achievement but also a variety of later life student outcomes—and it is the basis for a concerted national effort to upgrade the skill-set of the nation’s teacher workforce.

Study 152

Study Teachers Evaluation Confidentiality 152

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

It’s not for the faint of heart, though she manages to bring to it a great deal of attention and enthusiasm. Upstairs at Care-A-Lot , while the children are asleep , Bernardino pulls out a three-inch, three-ring binder filled with evaluations, notes and competency trackers from her meetings with Mercedes-Perez.

Achievement 141

Achievement Education Coaching Attention 141

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

Maintaining safety technology with routine testing and training When strengthening the safety measures at your school, it is important to not only integrate effective communication tools, but to also evaluate your technological infrastructure regularly.

Communication 290

Communication Technology Schools Testing 290

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Data generated by this brief questionnaire helps our educators screen, assess, guide intervention planning, monitor progress and evaluate outcomes related to SEL. With keen attention to the SEL needs of its students, Windsor has shown an impressive uptick in the proportion of students exhibiting typical to strong SEL abilities.

Teaching 294

Teaching Students English History 294

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2019

Lemma Shomali: Our research tells us that as K-12 education moves away from scripted textbooks, teachers must evaluate digital resources from many sources: the open web, content providers, etc. Now, I’ve got their attention, and students start thinking, ‘Wow, this science stuff is interesting. What’s the key benefit to students?

Curriculum 163

Curriculum Teachers Achievement Textbooks 163

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What if instead of having to compete with peers for the sun’s attention, it had room to grow in its own way, at its own pace? Although she was performing at grade level academically, she experienced increasing challenges with her attention, organization, peer interactions and behaviors at school.

Special Education 210

Special Education Schools Evaluation Attention 210

Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

One of the most insidious causes for the difference in achievement is a stubborn culture of low expectations by the adults in their schools. Another cause for the achievement gap is that Black and Latino students experiencing poverty are more likely to have teachers with weaker mathematical backgrounds.

Math 167

Math Accessibility Education Knowledge 167

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

This system of evaluation isolates the learning of content and mastery of skills from other factors, such as behavior.SBG takes on many different forms across the country. Students get the practice they need to achieve mastery and feel prepared for the state test.

Grades 200

Grades Math Culture Achievement 200

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. Let’s evaluate the Common Core Reading Standards and their good fit with games: What Common Core Expects. Integration and evaluation of content. On the surface, it’s not so surprising.

Writing 199

Writing Reading Teaching Evaluation 199

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 2, 2022

Instead, our own country’s achievement gaps are widening. Similarly, our efforts to ‘toughen’ teacher evaluations also show no positive impact on students. Are school administrators even paying attention? We’re not closing gaps with other countries on international assessments. It’s all pointless. And for what?

Testing 142

Testing Evaluation Study Learning Outcomes 142

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2017

Does their attention drift? The less time commandeered by any grit-specific evaluations, the better, she says, adding: “The goal is something that takes zero extra time.”. For college students and adults, Duckworth has developed a 12-item questionnaire that lets people evaluate their own levels of grit. Do they give up entirely?

Testing 147

Testing Evaluation Achievement Attention 147

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In an era of breakneck change and tech innovation, evaluating dyslexia in young students looks much the same today as it has in the past: A struggling reader’s parents and teachers might sit down, gather information and assess the child on their strengths and weaknesses to determine a diagnosis and appropriate interventions.

Schools 166

Schools Testing Evaluation Attention 166

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Virtual simulations, educational games, and multimedia presentations captivate students’ attention, making complex concepts more accessible and enjoyable. Digital quizzes, online assignments, and real-time feedback mechanisms offer a more dynamic and varied approach to evaluating students’ understanding and progress.

Technology 239

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

EdReports — the highly regarded, independent nonprofit designed to improve education by providing reviews of K-12 instructional materials — applies evidence-based analysis in evaluating math and ELA programs. Known as “gateways,” the categories include: “Focus & Coherence,” “Rigor and Mathematical Practices,” and “Usability.”

Grades 140

Grades Math Evaluation Problem-Based Learning 140

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

Today, we’ll talk about 4 of these highly important skills and how to achieve them while you’re still in college. Learn to set realistic goals – Break down large tasks into manageable subtasks and set specific, achievable goals with deadlines. You’ll also become more efficient in achieving your goals and a lot more productive.

Study 147

Study Skills Motivation Critical Thinking 147