Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

.” I disagree, especially when it comes to assignments designed to provide students with opportunities to review concepts and practice specific skills. First, I do not think grades are an effective long-term strategy for motivating most students. What did they learn about their skills from assessing their work?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Designing for Deeper Learning The sign of deeper learning is the ability to transfer or apply knowledge and skills to new and novel contexts. This includes social negotiation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Understanding the connection between class size and student achievement, as well as teacher retentions, is critical to the future of our educational system. The Link Between Class Size and Achievement. Research into the impact of class size on student achievement has been ongoing for decades.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Another study showed that in mathematics, students exposed to brain-based instruction not only achieved higher scores but developed a deeper conceptual understanding of the material. By creating an emotionally safe and supportive learning environment, teachers help students build resilience, motivation, and a growth mindset.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL is used by nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students in Kentucky, accounting for more than 283,000 learners.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. Without that intrinsic personal motivation, it’s hard to reach the levels we expect and hope,” says Parandeh Kia, associate provost for educational technology at the institute. government.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Reaching reluctant and disinterested readers can be challenging, frustrating, and discouraging for teachers, who fully grasp the importance of literacy skills. Theyre encouraged to embrace mistakes, stay motivated, and deepen their understanding of the material. This approach especially helps reluctant readers.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 9, 2020

He is the architect behind the educator movement “ Teach Hustle Inspire ,” and he wrote the bestselling book MC Means Move the Class: How to Spark Engagement and Motivation in Urban and Culturally Diverse Classrooms. Shaun Woodly, who is a decorated K-12 teacher, university professor, author, and speaker.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

This leads to increased engagement and motivation. Furthermore, diverse learning environments encourage collaboration and communication skills because students learn to work effectively with peers from different backgrounds. In times of budget constraints, institutions may struggle to prioritize DEI efforts.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Through these experiences, Carl developed a deep understanding of what founders require to navigate the unique challenges within the Education Industry and achieve sustainable growth. This kind of adaptive, data-driven support is helping students achieve more in less time, making learning both more effective and more motivating.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Student agency empowers learners to play a more active role in their own education by taking charge of the learning process under the guidance of skilled educators. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. Students learn independence and other skills needed for success.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

Rows for Independent Tasks While there is evidence to suggest that group seating arrangements can be beneficial for promoting collaboration and social skills, there are situations where sitting in rows or a straight line can be useful, particularly when students are working on individual tasks that do not require interaction or collaboration.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2023

The skills required to succeed in your post-High School life, be it college, a vocational training program, the military, or a job, are surprisingly similar. Graduates looking to hit the ground running should be sure to cultivate a good balance of soft and hard skills.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

And unfortunately, even before the pandemic, reading achievement has been low over the past several decades. for literacy saw fourth-grade reading scores rise by 10 points – even after school closures during the pandemic – due to an emphasis on explicitly teaching foundational reading skills and professional development.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Perhaps … it’s not just about the skills we bring to the table. In short, social capital theory implies that those with larger and stronger networks, relationships and interpersonal trust excel at achieving their goals. And although African American/Black workers account for only 5.7 percent of the U.S. Researcher Tara J.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Many of our students entered the school year below grade level, and while achieving grade-level mastery is challenging, a growth mindset allows us to see their potential, celebrate progress, and plan for further successes amongst our students. Instead of focusing on what students cant do, we emphasize what they can achieve.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

In my last blog post , I said self-awareness is a foundational social-emotional learning skill. As students understand themselves on a deeper level, they’re more likely to be successful in developing their self-management skills. Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks. Academic achievement.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 23, 2017

Grades did not necessarily reflect mastery of grade-level skills. Grades and the development of skills should be an ongoing conversation between the teacher and student. In John Hattie’s work, he states that “self-reported grades comes out at the top of all influences [on student achievement]. 3 on most skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

Boosting student achievement Preventing teacher burnout Closing equity/access gaps Supporting student mental health Δ To help students truly thrive, schools must go beyond emotional support and daily well-being; they need a more comprehensive approach that fosters a clear sense of purpose, direction, and meaning in both school and life.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2025

For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, refine their decision-making skills, and build momentum for the opportunities ahead. In today’s world, goal setting isn’t just about school–it’s a necessary life skill.

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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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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. It highlights a number of key challenges for U.S. The report analyzed U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2024

Schools should reimagine the learning processes and leverage in-person and hybrid learning to help students achieve the best possible results. A student’s motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success. COVID-19 took a toll on student motivation, and 80 percent of educators are still feeling the effects.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

These goals are hard, if not impossible, to achieve with traditional, teacher-led, whole group lessons. 7 Student agency is the best way to increase engagement and motivation. That lack of agency can have a devastating impact on student motivation. I understand the frustration. 8 Projects can turn the world into our curriculum.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

According to a recent survey , 38 percent of students reported decreased motivation to excel in school. In comparison, 80 percent of educators feel the pandemic made students less motivated. Motivating students starts with building a positive learning environment. Each student approaches learning uniquely.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

More than 70 third graders who had not yet shown proficiency on the End-of-Grade (EOG) test or Read to Achieve test participated in the three-week camp. It’s important for young learners to have the time, resources and support needed to develop their reading skills,” said NCVA Principal Kelly Shanahan.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has ideas on those skills that will not only serve you well in your academics but beyond: 4 Highly Important Study Skills to Develop During College and Beyond We spend a lifetime learning, so it makes sense to develop a few study skills that will make our lives easier.

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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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

America’s skills gap has been widely discussed. Many predict that the new wave of e-commerce triggered by shelter-in-place mandates will be here to stay, which will further drive demand for software engineering, data analytics, and digital marketing skills, which were already difficult to find. The skills they want have also shifted.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

But it also can improve achievement when confident teachers incorporate it into instruction. It can help build social and emotional skills, it can illustrate concepts found in literature and history classes, and more. Minecraft has pretty amazing potential as a teaching tool. And the game isn’t just for STEM classes, either.

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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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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Learning must prioritize the application, not retention, of information and skills in a real-world setting. This is the aspect of the situated learning theory that seems most challenging to achieve online. Community of Practice. Participation. Participation.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They discovered that much of their skill involved developing perceptual abilities that allowed them to look at a chess board and immediately see potential moves, rather than searching all possible moves. AI can adjust to every action students take to meet them where they are and help them progress at a very detailed, skill-by-skill level.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2024

Key points: Students are motivated by academic excellence, personal growth, and development Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success 5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program For more news on learning trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

Here’s a look at some of the biggest questions around college and career skills today: What is college and career readiness? But in general, it means preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in postsecondary education and/or the workforce, meeting their personal and professional goals along the way.

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