eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

DE Original Series Boosting Literacy Skills With The Writer’s Block, middle school students build grammar, literary analysis, and communication skills with relatable hosts and captivating storytelling. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. For Johnson, it was a love of learning that motivated her: “I just like to know things about everything. Educators recognize the need to cultivate these skills.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

This process showed me that students flourish not only when they achieve academically but when their mental health, emotional resilience, and relationships are nurtured. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. This kind of structured choice fosters agency and motivation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. One major issue is the lack of personal interaction.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The Motive It is unknown whether Ruiz intended to cheat in New York or if the opportunity merely presented itself and she took it. Students know there will be consequences if they are caught cheating, but they weigh them against the consequences of not achieving. Addressing Academic Dishonesty Among the Highest Achievers.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

The visuals on the board are meant to serve as a reminder of what the future can look and feel like if your students take the necessary steps to achieve their goals. These images should represent their goals and illustrate how they’ll feel when they’ve achieved them.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

They’re being asked to create an environment conducive to academic achievement without face-to-face interaction with their students. Even before schools closed in the spring, teachers were already grappling with a crisis in student motivation. Related content: How to make student-teacher communication work.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring the well-being of students and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Breaking language barriers One of the most significant barriers to successful integration of newcomers into communities is language. Bloomz lets me do that.”

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

First, I do not think grades are an effective long-term strategy for motivating most students. In his book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us , Daniel Pink points out that extrinsic rewards–points, grades, or the promise of a class party for good behavior–are not effective ways to motivate people over time.

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Teachers Motivation Assignments Students 544

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Teachers are frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of focus, engagement, and motivation. Can students regulate their behaviors, actions, emotions, or thoughts to achieve goals? Each of these attributes is thought to improve both academic achievement and motivation. ” I hear statements like this every week.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2019

However, external motivators, as Daniel Pink articulates in his book Drive , are not effective long-term. External motivators may yield short-term results, but ultimately intrinsic motivation in which students are motivated by an internal reward or feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment is much more effective.

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Teaching Motivation Attention Classroom Management 421

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

When I coach teachers using the station rotation model that combines individual and collaborative learning activities both online and offline , we talk about how to arrange the furniture in the room to communicate the type of task students are doing. When students are seated in groups, they are able to easily share ideas with their peers.

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Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Interpersonal The interpersonal domain includes the collaborative and communication skills students need to work effectively with others and engage in shared tasks. This includes social negotiation.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 9, 2018

In his book, Sinek talks about how successful individuals and organizations communicate. I’ve worked with so many school districts that are embracing technology and blended learning models, but they do not communicate why this shift is important to teachers. Ultimately, what are you trying to achieve? What is our purpose?

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Blended Learning Achievement Motivation Communication 389

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Ending the year on a strong note not only celebrates the achievements of students and staff but also sets the stage for a successful transition into the next academic year. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff.

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Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 296

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Agency is a key element in personalizing education, and research has found that students who have agency in their learning are happier in school and more likely to achieve success. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated.

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Students Motivation Achievement Assignments 347

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Frustrations mount as they attempt to manage both instructional requirements and a decrease in achievement from at-risk students. Students need: Concentration Motivation Initiative Interest Self-esteem/efficacy. Building trust can go a long way to opening a line of communication. Diagnosing and remedying problems is essential.

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Students Achievement Motivation Disabilities 349

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Rise Vision helps schools improve communication, increase student involvement, celebrate student achievements, and create a positive school culture. .” To learn more about how Derby North Middle School is using Rise Vision digital signage software, visit the company’s website. We make it easy or your money back.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This is important: Research shows when parents and caregivers are involved in their children’s schooling, students show higher academic achievement, school engagement, and motivation. You have to communicate, communicate, communicate. School is officially back in session–and family engagement is strong.

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Communication Motivation Participation Achievement 278

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This approach not only motivates students to behave appropriately but also helps them develop a positive association with good behavior. The removal of the unpleasant consequence serves as a motivator for students to maintain their good behavior. This recognition does not have to come in the form of tangible rewards.

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Classroom Management Motivation Culture Achievement 270

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Self-management is the ability to regulate one’s feelings, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in various situations to achieve a particular outcome, goal, or aspiration. Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks. How can a regular practice of goal setting impact student motivation over time? Academic achievement.

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Learning Motivation Achievement Skills 343

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Because AP classes use a standardized test to assess how well students have learned and can apply the concepts taught in these courses, they are generally well accepted by colleges and universities both as a measure of academic achievement and for college credit. That does not mean, however, that they are necessary.

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Exams Motivation High School High School 294

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

This is the aspect of the situated learning theory that seems most challenging to achieve online. This definition emphasizes the need for community, connection, and engagement. For learning online to be effective, students must communicate, collaborate, and develop knowledge together. Participation.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., “Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students.

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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 300

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Students engage with the material through interactive simulations, audio lessons, visual presentations, or text-based resources, as teachers monitor both individual growth and class-wide achievement patterns. Educational platforms now incorporate sophisticated gaming mechanics that go beyond basic point systems and badges.

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Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation 239

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Unfortunately, says Guthrie, students’ reading motivation is often "shockingly low." After spending 45 years studying how to motivate and engage students, Guthrie has learned that the secret to developing successful readers lies in understanding the right—and wrong—ways to motivate them. Not the books and the content.

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Motivation Reading Beliefs Grades 128

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Obviously, creating a positive work environment characterized by trust, respect, teamwork, and open communication can help foster a sense of community and keep IT employees engaged and motivated. As best-selling author Daniel Pink writes in his book Drive , having autonomy is a powerful motivator for employees.

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Education Motivation Writing Achievement 305

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

School leadership, which is the process of enlisting and guiding the talents and energies of teachers, students, and families toward achieving common educational goals, is about thinking differently , not just acting differently. to “How can I be the best to help my people do their jobs more effectively?”.

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Motivation Achievement Communication Skills 278

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

They complete tasks quickly, are often motivated to dig deeper into a subject, and are prone to boredom if not sufficiently challenged. Specifically, the Talents Unlimited model identified the following five key thinking abilities that lead to success: Productive Thinking, Communication, Forecasting, Decision Making, and Planning.

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Students Learning Communication Discussions 310

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students.

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Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 98

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

To understand what a given assessment is meant to do, take a careful look at the materials that accompany it and any pertinent communications from the district. The right questions can help those around you achieve the clarity they need to fully understand what an assessment is designed to accomplish. When in doubt, ask questions.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Asking for students’ personal experience and insights about their own communities is both inspiring and, once again, hard to fake. Motivate students to act by incorporating action planning into assignments. Secret 2: Student expertise. This involves breaking down tasks into smaller steps.

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Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 341

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.

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Schools Participation Motivation Evaluation 279

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

There isn’t one solution for increasing learner engagement and motivation. When it comes to learning, engagement is influenced by a learner's level of motivation, focus and cognitive ability as well as online course design and a teacher's decisions regarding facilitation style. Quick communication builds connection.

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Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

k12 Digest

MAY 14, 2025

Recently, in an exclusive interview with K12 Digest, Kim shared insights on the role of technology in supporting student learning and achievement, personal role models, significant career milestones, future plans, words of wisdom, and much more. What role do you think technology should play in supporting student learning and achievement?

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Achievement Learning Outcomes Culture Universal Design 220

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2023

Creativity and problem-solving will come in handy in brainstorming solutions and revolution steps for projects, while communication and networking are invaluable when interacting with team members or potential clients. Excellent communication will help you showcase your skills and abilities to potential employers.

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