Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics).

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 96

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

If a learning activity helps you become someone of value in your social group—if it earns you the respect and belonging you crave—you’ll throw yourself into it. They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 272

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

While summer breaks may offer a pause for students and staff, they often mark a hacker activity surge. This means establishing alerts and working towards regular device audits, patch testing, and rollback strategies. Our ultimate assignment is to create cyber-secure classrooms for future learners.

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Local Government Counselling Intelligence History 261

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

Use these easy and effective ELA activities for middle school to keep students engaged and teach them valuable skills. These short ELA activities for middle school get students thinking and writing quickly. 4 Refreshing ELA Activities for Middle School Reading How do you balance classroom fun with ELA CCSS ?

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 105

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

But if you’re new here, I’ll give you a very quick overview: Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test on it or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. The strategies are summarized below.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Build up foundational knowledge Many students enter high school with gaps in their instruction, making many lessons and activities feel impossibly difficult. Find new ways to assess learning Reluctant learners often suffer from test anxiety , especially by the time they reach high school.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Teach Hub

MAY 22, 2025

When students are actively making, building, or designing, theyre involved, engaged, and thinking critically. This kind of hands-on activity pushes problem-solving and innovation without needing a trip to the art supply store. Art Activism Older pupils really get into art projects for students that mean something to them.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Active Stakeholder Engagement : Regularly involve faculty, students, and staff to create a sense of shared ownership. Actionable Tip : Assign a dedicated AI governance team to monitor adherence to policies. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 118

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity. I still assign readings. Try This in Your Class Tomorrow If you want to test this out without overhauling your syllabus, here’s a quick plug-and-play format: Choose a paradox related to your next topic. It turns out, paradoxes are rocket fuel for learning.

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Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity. I still assign readings. Try This in Your Class Tomorrow If you want to test this out without overhauling your syllabus, here’s a quick plug-and-play format: Choose a paradox related to your next topic. It turns out, paradoxes are rocket fuel for learning.

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Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 85

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Active Stakeholder Engagement : Regularly involve faculty, students, and staff to create a sense of shared ownership. Actionable Tip : Assign a dedicated AI governance team to monitor adherence to policies. Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

There are test tubes, beakers, and maybe even open flames depending on the grade level. Students benefit from seeing reminders daily, especially during hands-on activities. Managing Safety During Group Activities and Fire Drills Group activities are fantastic for engagement, but they can be tricky without clear procedures.

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Add accountability activities to your units 9. For students who are testing below grade level, incorporate the CCSS for language arts that are closer to their actual abilities. Add accountability activities to your units Teachers don’t give grades — students earn them. Provide relevant reading materials 5.

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Like the smile from acing a test or the joy of earning a reward, those flashes of satisfaction are unforgettable. These kid-approved activities are bursting with wonder and aligned with NGSS standards , so you can be sure curiosity and goals are fulfilled. Turn off the lights and test it out. Ready to make more of those moments?

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Elementary School Elementary School Science Schools 75

k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Decision-makers want reassurance that a product or service has been tested and proven effective in similar environments. Strategy: Assign dedicated account managers to school districts to assist with onboarding and implementation. Schools are more likely to trust vendors who actively engage in educational conversations.

Schools 52

Schools Failure History Learning Outcomes 52

Organized Classroom

MAY 16, 2025

Read & Post: Read & post homework assignments every day. Rank & Order: Have students number each assignment in order of “attack”, e.g. what is to be done first, second, third, etc. They also don’t waste valuable time mulling over more difficult assignments. Color Coding: Highlight any tests (e.g.

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Students Assignments Testing Reading 70

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Let robots help with daily activities 10. Build the sturdiest bridge in class One of the classic STEM activities for middle school , this team project uses elements of both mechanical and civil engineering, as well as teamwork. Let robots help with daily activities What chores would you give a robot to complete?

Middle School 52

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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. Active, engaged learners retain information better, participate more fully, and develop a deeper understanding of the material. Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Assigned seats in a grid pattern aren’t your only option for an engaging classroom setup anymore! With books, rules posters, cards, activities, a contract, and an editable parent letter, you can feel confident with your seating options. And you should feel empowered to switch things up as often as you need to.

Classroom Management 98

Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

My typical day is filled with personal activities. I usually like to do some activity during my school breaks. Plus, my week is filled with a lot of esports activities. What activities or hobbies do you enjoy in your free time? Sometimes more if there’s a test coming up. I do a lot of things. I love to read!

Schools 52

Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. States that paid the highest salaries were Washington ($72.3k), California($73.2k), and New York ($76.4k).

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Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

To extend the activity, have them share their thoughts with classmates. 19 Longer Journal Writing Prompts for High School For a deeper dive into your students thoughts, assign longer journal prompts for high school. Are the drawbacks of animal testing worth the benefits to humans? Do parents deserve respect no matter what?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

k12

JUNE 10, 2025

For starters, my online school allows me to have flexibility in my class and assignment schedule. At 12:30 PM, I attend my student advisory council meeting, and then at 1:30 PM, I finish working through my psychology assignments, notes, and readings from that week. It is hard to list all the things.

History 52

History English Schools Students 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

The letter “v” What did the active sentence say to the passive sentence? Test your students’ funny bones and critical thinking skills with these science-themed riddles and jokes. Students can work on their own or in teams to test their knowledge of facts while solving subject-specific riddles.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Math 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Encourage engaging debates with weird and light-hearted topics Less-serious topics engage students and help them practice public speaking skills through a low-stakes activity. Practice perspective-taking by exploring pros and cons How strong are your students’ arguments when testing against a counterargument?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

If you’re planning to participate in Hour of Code, here are a series of activities — broken down by grade — that will kickstart your effort. How do I program a series of activities — and why? I can break activities down into their most basic steps. They can be done individually or in small groups. Scratch Jr.

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Grades Activities Art Writing 234

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not only has the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots created concern about assigning writing, but myriad challenges exist when we send writing home with students. #1 As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 458

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to discover, analyze, and apply learning. Passive learning, on the other hand, means students passively receive information–for example, students might use a Chromebook to take a test or submit assignments in a learning management system.

Activities 306

Activities Middle School Middle School Critical Thinking 306

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2025

When state testing season arrives, classroom routines can quickly fall apart. In this blog, I’ll share six strategies that encourage students to explore, create, reflect, and connecteven during the testing season. In pairs or small groups, ask them to create a choice board of activities focused on a unit youve already covered.

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Testing Learning Critical Thinking Essay 195

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 12, 2019

Although many teachers recognize the importance of making students active agents in the classroom, it is easy to overlook student agency when we plan our lessons. A simple approach is to think about the what, how, and why of a lesson, assignment, or project and give students the opportunity to answer one of those questions.

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Assignments Students Blended Learning Motivation 420

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It promotes ownership of learning, motivating students to be more engaged, active participants in their education. Self-assessing Practice and Review Too often, when teachers assign review and practice in class or for homework, the responsibility for checking the accuracy of that work falls on the teacher.

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Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 428

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 24, 2015

homework, classwork, projects, tests, and projects), I identified the main skills we would be focusing on developing in this class and used those to create my gradebook categories. In the past, students received points for almost every activity they completed in class. Don’t Grade Everything. That is part of the learning process.

Grades 420

Grades Essay Assignments Skills 420

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Longtime professor Cathy Davidson is on a mission to promote the practice of active learning. It’s not just about test scores and whether people learn, she argues, but there’s an ethical issue that sometimes gets lost in discussions about teaching. It contains what are essentially recipes for various active-learning techniques.

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Activities Lecturing Exams Active Learning 216

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In my work with gifted students, I’ve had the opportunity to develop strategies and purposeful activities for exploring and strengthening social emotional learning. Realizing there is no single strategy or activity that will address every need was monumental. Related content: 6 strategies for teaching SEL remotely.

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STEM Assignments Testing Discussions 342

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2021

In my work with gifted students, I’ve had the opportunity to develop strategies and purposeful activities for exploring and strengthening SEL. Realizing there is no single strategy or activity that will address every need was monumental. This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues.

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Teaching STEM Assignments Testing 335