Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

This step was taken especially since it became more difficult for me over the years in the classroom to keep todays device-driven students focused beyond 10 seconds or less on an assigned major concept for each of my fifty-minute classes.Retained learning was there but not at the expected levels.In

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Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 70

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2019

: Pushing Boundaries and Challenging Conventional Thinking , Run Like a PIRATE: Push Yourself to Get More Out of Life and Empower Our Girls: Opening the Door for Girls to Achieve More. In this episode, we discuss the changing roles of teachers and students in a time when students have unlimited access to information and resources online.

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Exams Discussions Achievement Activities 367

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

Mystery Science , which joined the family of Discovery Education services in 2020 and recently won SIIA’s Best Science Instructional Solution CODiE award for Grades PK – 8, provides K-5 educators simple to use, open-and-go, hands-on lessons that inspire students to love science. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Elementary School Elementary School Student Engagement Science 236

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts. . Editable ready-to-use worksheets and assessments are also available in both English and Spanish.

Science 241

Science Student Engagement Social Studies English 241

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 191

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Suggestions from members included showcasing the relevance of AI to real-world careers, introducing AI tools with teacher-approved safeguards, and strategically using AI tools that emphasize creativity and student engagement.

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Feedback Testing Participation Achievement 230

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Learners achieve higher achievement scores in math One 2016 randomized study by Roschelle et al found that students attained higher achievement scores when teachers combined one-on-one attention and web-based homework tools.

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Math Student Engagement Teachers Mobile Devices 147

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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Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

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 294

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Diverse perspectives are set to make AI and technology among the most meaningful contributions to society, but it’s crucial to open up teaching opportunities to all to achieve this. Even when they achieved great milestones and innovated outstanding tech, their stories were overshadowed.

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STEM Education Ethics Achievement 329

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Students are not just passively learning math; they’re actively participating.

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Education Schools Math Science 313

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

What are the main factors of student success? Teachers must build strong, trusting, and collaborative relationships with their students in order to ensure student engagement increases and to boost their student success rate. Why is student success important? What drives student success?

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Coaching Students Hybrid Learning Student Engagement 267

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

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. Carlanda Miller, also known as The Magical Teacher, shared her approach to motivating students and creating a joyful learning environment.

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Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Here are three effective strategies: Think-Pair-Share : This strategy encourages active participation and collaboration among students. First, students individually reflect on a question or prompt, then they discuss their thoughts with a partner, and finally, they share their ideas with the class.

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Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning Lecturing 245

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

“Our community has benefited greatly from the Global Cities model, and we’re eager to give more students the opportunity to connect with a diverse set of peers, he said. Our own country is based in difference, in the recognition that so much of our achievement as a nation depends on what we learn from each other.

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Critical Thinking Knowledge Learning Outcomes Skills 363

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

Student Engagement 99

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 99

Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I was fortunate to work with numerous educators this summer on how to teach and lead for higher student engagement – even during a pandemic. This summer I worked with over 150 teachers in Virginia to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion.

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Student Engagement Teaching Coaching Discussions 142

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Rather, the premise is that they will likely have different goals, approaches, and experiences, and what we ask them to do with and for one another is discern, discuss, and support the pursuit of those. How might this structure support student engagement, learning, and growth in your courses? In preparation, 2023. Mingus, Mia.

Assignments 119

Assignments Student Engagement Students Learning 119

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2024

Flexible, hybrid learning is key to student success. Schools should reimagine the learning processes and leverage in-person and hybrid learning to help students achieve the best possible results. In fact, challenges around online student engagement remain among the most-discussed disadvantages of online learning.

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Hybrid Learning Motivation Online Learning Instructors 303

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Over the past decade, we’ve seen students engage in multiple ways productively (with one another, with the subject matter, with their peers worldwide).

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Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

This professional learning covered one of the most-discussed new technologies of the day: artificial intelligence. During this professional development, I was able to further my understanding of AI and how to best implement its capabilities into my classroom to increase student engagement in instruction.

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STEM History Middle School Middle School 296

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Through structured exercises, students improve their ability to plan, organize, regulate emotions, and tackle challenges with confidence. This program helps students turn frustration into achievement by teaching them how to manage tasks effectively and approach learning with a problem-solving mindset.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2023

While being one of the State’s largest districts, in both area, and student membership, the district exemplifies excellence in education, as evidenced by the fact that Stevens Point’s students continually achieve higher percentages than the State average, of proficiency and advanced proficiency in the Wisconsin Forward Examinations.

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Science Grades Education Schools 240

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 293

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

The combination of automated assessment tools and flexible content delivery methods allows teachers to spot learning gaps quickly while giving students the freedom to master concepts through their preferred learning modes. Educational platforms now incorporate sophisticated gaming mechanics that go beyond basic point systems and badges.

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Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation 215

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The feedback is listed in three easy-to-read columns, which helps make even complex discussions easy to digest. Research has shown that mindset matters: collective teacher efficacy has a strong and positive correlation to student achievement. Teachers use their phones to capture an audio recording of their lesson.

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Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 333

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. If your goal is to increase student learning outcomes, then these features, while nice-to-have, may not move the needle in the way you need most.

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Gamification Learning Outcomes Quizzes Students 304

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

GoGuardian’s research team recently conducted a survey of educators from 40 countries to gather insights about the instructional practices that drive student engagement. Responses revealed that, when it comes to engagement, teachers value learning experiences that address the whole child—creatively, cognitively and emotionally.

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Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts. Editable, ready-to-use worksheets and assessments are also available in both English and Spanish.

Science 246

Science Schools Art English 246

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

By incorporating real-world experiences and addressing problems, I aim to engage students and encourage them to devise solutions to these challenges. For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? According to Moser et.

Interdisciplinary 207

Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 207

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

The success rate of online learning versus traditional classroom learning is a topic of ongoing research, with various studies examining factors such as academic achievement, retention rates, and student satisfaction. What is the success rate of online learning? Subsequent studies have provided mixed findings.

Learning Styles 239

Learning Styles Laboratory Learning Online Learning 239

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, April 15, 2021) —South Dakota’s Pierre School District (PSD) today announced the launch of a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s mission to inspire all students to achieve their potential. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

Achievement 137

Achievement STEM Education Science 137

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Rather, the premise is that they will likely have different goals, approaches, and experiences, and what we ask them to do with and for one another is discern, discuss, and support the pursuit of those. How might this structure support student engagement, learning, and growth in your courses? In preparation, 2023. Mingus, Mia.

Assignments 98

Assignments Student Engagement Students Learning 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Introducing games into the classroom can engage students in ways that conventional methods often fail to do” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p. The variety keeps students engaged because each game offers a different experience. Students grouped terms into meaningful categories and discussed their reasoning.

Gamification 310

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 310

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

Student Engagement 75

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 75

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning.

Active Learning 96

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 96