Activities, Classroom Management and Motivation

4 reflections on the end of the school year

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

The end of the year is not just a time for wrapping up grades and packing up classrooms–it’s also a powerful opportunity for growth and renewal. Educators may evaluate what worked well and what didn’t, including instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, student engagement efforts, and time management.

Schools

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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

The traditional flipped classroom model, which reverses the conventional lecture-homework structure, has evolved significantly since its inception. In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

Critical Thinking

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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

The traditional flipped classroom model, which reverses the conventional lecture-homework structure, has evolved significantly since its inception. In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

Critical Thinking

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

Hybrid Learning

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Brush Up on Your Teacher Skills: Must-Read Professional Development Books for Teachers (and More!)

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

This time of year can also naturally allow for reflection on what is and isn’t working in the classroom. Maybe you’ve thought about trying a new classroom management strategy, exploring new methods for student engagement, or digging into the latest trends in education. to focus on yourself.

Reading

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8th Grade ELA Teacher Essentials: 11 Top Teaching Tools

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. Choose a classroom management system 4. Add accountability activities to your units 9. Incorporate project management 10. Include review materials in your curriculum 3.

Grades

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Maximizing Online Professional Development Opportunities

Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

If you’re looking to learn more about classroom management , social-emotional learning, or whatever the case, the program should match what you want to learn. But if you really stay present and actively participate in the program, you’ll get so much more out of it. Next, make sure that the program aligns with your needs.

Participation

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Teacher Shortage Solutions: How To Find the Best Educators

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. They deeply understand the curriculum, student behavior, and classroom management.

Teachers

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Take the Manage Out of Classroom Management

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2018

When I lead blended learning workshops or coach teachers implementing blended learning, I get a lot of questions about classroom management. ” On some primal level, I know that I don’t like to be managed myself. These extrinsic motivators do not inspire deep learning and function to harm intrinsic motivation.

Classroom Management

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The psychology of classroom management: Behaviorist and humanistic theories

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Key points: Effective classroom management is not just about controlling behavior 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture 4 tips to build a strong classroom culture this year For more news on classroom management, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching.

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Blended learning is the thoughtful design and facilitation of learning experiences that strive to shift control from teacher to learner by weaving together active, engaged learning online and offline. This blend of online and offline learning can happen exclusively in the classroom with the station rotation and whole group rotation models.

Blended Learning

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Classroom Management

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are disadvantages of classroom management? Poor classroom management examples can have detrimental effects on the learning environment and student outcomes. Furthermore, poor classroom management can contribute to a negative classroom climate characterized by tension, frustration, and disengagement.

Classroom Management

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What are Disadvantages of Classroom Management?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Classroom management challenges include engagement and maintaining order consistently Discover the advantages and disadvantages of classroom management Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends In classroom learning, educators face multifaceted challenges in managing classrooms effectively.

Classroom Management

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5 ways your classroom environment boosts student engagement

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Key points: Tying classroom decor to learning themes is great for student engagement The psychology of classroom management 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture For more news on classroom management, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Teachers have their own preferences and approach when it comes to classroom decor.

Student Engagement

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How Intrinsic Motivation Helps Students Manage Digital Distractions

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Overwhelmingly, I’ve found students open to and interested in tools to help them effectively navigate distractions and promote their social and emotional well-being, and that teachers benefit enormously from professional development centered around technology use, executive functioning skills and intrinsic motivation. But how does that work?

Motivation

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Any of these learning activities or tasks above would benefit from students controlling the pace of their progress and could potentially benefit from the playlist model.

Teachers

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What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By minimizing disruptions, promoting positive behavior, and establishing clear expectations, classroom management enhances academic achievement, cultivates social-emotional skills, and fosters positive teacher-student relationships. What are the positive effects of classroom management? Let’s explore.

Classroom Management

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5 strategies for turning boredom into brilliance

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Learning Menus: Provide students with a learning menu filled with intellectually rich activities. Students can then choose which activities to complete in order to meet the assigned requirements. This strategy actively engages students in notetaking and gets them up, moving, and thinking.

Critical Thinking

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Social-emotional Learning Part II: Self-management

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Self-management includes the ability to: Delay gratification, postponing an immediate reward in favor of a greater reward that comes later. Manage one’s stress in a healthy way. Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks. Self-management. How can I support students in cultivating stress management strategies?

Learning

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Turning classroom boredom into student brilliance

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Learning Menus: Provide students with a learning menu filled with intellectually rich activities. Students can then choose which activities to complete in order to meet the assigned requirements. This strategy actively engages students in notetaking and gets them up, moving, and thinking.

Students

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3 simple ways to use interactive whiteboards in preschool classrooms

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

When preschoolers enter the classroom, the first thing they notice is the “big TV,” which is an interactive whiteboard. At this age, preschoolers are curious, adventurous, and active, always seeking ways to engage their bodies and minds. I have found the smart board very helpful in my classroom.

Beliefs

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Friday 5: The many faces of classroom learning

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2024

And while today’s classrooms look different, students and teachers remain at the heart of classroom learning. Let’s take a look at a few trends in classroom learning and how these trends are impacting the future of education. What is a learning activity in a classroom?

Learning

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13 Smart Classroom Management Strategies for Every Teacher

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 12, 2025

While administrators can do their part by implementing school-wide behavior management strategies, individual classroom management largely falls on teachers. Tackling classroom management can be overwhelming, so weve gathered 13 classroom management strategies to help and inspire you.

Classroom Management

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For Back to School, Savvas Supports Educators and Students With Innovative Solutions to Maximize Personalized Learning

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

“A one-size-fits-all instructional approach doesn’t work in a classroom where every student brings their own unique learning style. More than ever, personalized learning is critical in getting students engaged and motivated to learn and supporting academic growth,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.

Textbooks

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.). Let’s start with the basics.

Lecturing

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3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

This positively impacts their motivation to engage with tasks. Such personalized decision-making opportunities foster intrinsic motivation and active engagement and allow students to discover their strengths and understand their preferences, further bolstering their confidence and belief in their abilities.

Blended Learning

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Begin the Semester with Classroom Community Building Activities to Increase Student Engagement

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

My goal of last semester was to build community within my classroom from day one and throughout the semester. I consistently wanted to integrate community building activities for the students to participate in and feel safe and comfortable. After completing all of the stations, we discussed each activity as a class.

Student Engagement

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Your Device Rollout Isn’t About Hardware—It’s About Engagement

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

The school reported a 117 percent increase in effective student participation around tasks requiring device use, a 132 percent increase in student preparedness to begin learning activities and an 89 percent improvement in positive digital citizenship. Good classroom management is another essential component of a device rollout.

Gamification

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Begin the Semester with Classroom Community Building Activities to Increase Student Engagement

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

My goal of last semester was to build community within my classroom from day one and throughout the semester. I consistently wanted to integrate community building activities for the students to participate in and feel safe and comfortable. After completing all of the stations, we discussed each activity as a class.

Student Engagement

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors

35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It motivates people to reach reading goals by tracking when, how much, and what they read. The latest enhancements to the Lenovo VR Classroom solutions create an immersive educational experience through engaging visuals, meaningful content, and explanatory audio that sparks a connection with each student.

Mobile Devices

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Why Don’t We Trust Students?

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

The rapidly changing demands of the workplace and life require individuals who are self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of critical thinking and problem-solving. This hurts their motivation and creates an unsustainable work imbalance, with teachers doing the lion’s share of the work.

Students

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This Former Athlete Shoots for 100% in His Classroom and His Company: An Interview with Otus' Chris Hull

Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Otus , which he describes as a student performance platform—a learning management system that also spans classroom management, curriculum, and assessment. One of the activities that this former teacher would do was have the students write a blog and reflect every day. That really motivates me to continue.

Failure

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EdTech Leader Swivl Expands Its Toolset, Launching the Mirror

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Automated reflection can help solve the intrinsic motivation challenge by fostering goal alignment on both individual and communal levels, expediting learning processes, and establishing fresh assessment benchmarks. Teachers have the flexibility to define recording goals and arrange activities for both individuals and small groups.

Metacognitive Skills

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5 ways PBIS boosts morale and increases learning opportunities

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Reinforcing positive behavior through innovative activities Dont be afraid to try new things! For example, during our annual kickoff event at the beginning of the school year, we integrate engaging, hands-on activities that teach core values in a way students find meaningful.

Culture

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3P Learning’s Mathletics Program Earns ESSA Level II Certification and ISTE Seal

eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2024

User-Friendly Interface for Educators: An intuitive, navigable user experience including instructional videos for educators and differentiation tools to simplify classroom management. Comprehensive Progress Tracking: A complete and comprehensive method for monitoring student progress via analytics and feedback.

Math

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Why Use SplashLearn in Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Curriculum Alignment: SplashLearn aligns closely with school curricula, reinforcing classroom learning with games and activities. Rewards: To further motivate learners, SplashLearn incorporates rewards like coins and access to non-curricular games. Integrates seamlessly with classroom management tools.

Assignments

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Utilizing Canva to Work Smarter Not Harder

Teach Hub

JUNE 7, 2024

They also offer structured templates for lesson and unit plans, helping you organize your objectives, materials, activities, and assessments all in one place. Enhances Classroom Management If you want to enhance your classroom management , Canva is a game-changer.

Motivation

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Brain Breaks: The Science Behind it and the Benefits

Teach Hub

APRIL 8, 2024

Learning begins at the Reticular Activating System (RAS) inside the brain. The Benefits of Brain Breaks for Classroom Management and Academic Achievement Teachertainers teach higher-order thinking strategically in brain breaks and lock freshly learned skills into the prefrontal cortex on the sly!

Science

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Scholastic Launches Early Childhood Program to Start Every Child’s Learning Journey with Both Academic and Social-Emotional Support

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

At the heart of the program is the Mind Builder skill-building methodology, developed with the Yale Child Study Center to support social-emotional learning, executive function skills, motivation, and creativity. All learning is connected to the week’s concept question, creating an immersive learning experience each week.

English

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What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Classroom?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: K-12 classrooms foster academic and social development Discover the advantages and disadvantages of classroom management Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends When it comes to classroom learning, classrooms offer a structured environment for learning, fostering interaction and academic growth.

Learning Styles

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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment. These skills are precious in academic, personal, and professional lives.

Collaborative Learning

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Restorative Justice Does More Than Solve Conflict. It Helps Build Classroom Community.

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Students were encouraged to actively listen to their peers and share openly or respectfully pass when it came their turn to speak. I also recognize that is not the case for the majority of educators in classrooms.

Beliefs

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Subscriber Special–Summer Tech Camp–Everything You Need

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2015

Focus: Technology that addresses life in a fun, motivating way. What’s the best way to keep students motivated and involved without letting them play games all day? Materials included in Kit: 21 Activities. 37 Posters to decorate walls and motivate discussion. Fine for mature 2 nd grade.

Motivation

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The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged Engaging students in the classroom is a key factor in successful teaching and learning. It’s very important to make sure they are engaged and actively learning so they can end up going to a good college and building a future with a good foundation.

Student Engagement

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4 reflections on the end of the school year

Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking

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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Brush Up on Your Teacher Skills: Must-Read Professional Development Books for Teachers (and More!)

8th Grade ELA Teacher Essentials: 11 Top Teaching Tools

Maximizing Online Professional Development Opportunities

Teacher Shortage Solutions: How To Find the Best Educators

Take the Manage Out of Classroom Management

The psychology of classroom management: Behaviorist and humanistic theories

Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Advantages and Disadvantages of Classroom Management

What are Disadvantages of Classroom Management?

5 ways your classroom environment boosts student engagement

How Intrinsic Motivation Helps Students Manage Digital Distractions

3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?

5 strategies for turning boredom into brilliance

Social-emotional Learning Part II: Self-management

Turning classroom boredom into student brilliance

3 simple ways to use interactive whiteboards in preschool classrooms

Friday 5: The many faces of classroom learning

13 Smart Classroom Management Strategies for Every Teacher

For Back to School, Savvas Supports Educators and Students With Innovative Solutions to Maximize Personalized Learning

Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

Begin the Semester with Classroom Community Building Activities to Increase Student Engagement

Your Device Rollout Isn’t About Hardware—It’s About Engagement

Begin the Semester with Classroom Community Building Activities to Increase Student Engagement

35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

Why Don’t We Trust Students?

This Former Athlete Shoots for 100% in His Classroom and His Company: An Interview with Otus' Chris Hull

EdTech Leader Swivl Expands Its Toolset, Launching the Mirror

5 ways PBIS boosts morale and increases learning opportunities

3P Learning’s Mathletics Program Earns ESSA Level II Certification and ISTE Seal

Why Use SplashLearn in Class?

Utilizing Canva to Work Smarter Not Harder

Brain Breaks: The Science Behind it and the Benefits

Scholastic Launches Early Childhood Program to Start Every Child’s Learning Journey with Both Academic and Social-Emotional Support

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Classroom?

Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Restorative Justice Does More Than Solve Conflict. It Helps Build Classroom Community.

Subscriber Special–Summer Tech Camp–Everything You Need

The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged

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