Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day, celebrated every year on November 11, is an opportunity for your class to honor real-life heroes, learn about the meaning of service, and have fun with hands-on activities. Walsh or The Wall by Eve Bunting to give students an introduction to the history. Then they can create their own Veterans Day books.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A., H., & Bailey, E.

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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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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

In the spring, the long winter months can add to this fatigue, making it even harder to keep students engaged (Rohan and Sigmon, 2000). Introducing something unexpected and different from the established classroom dynamics can reenergize students, foster creativity, and enhance their enthusiasm for learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

And they point to a crucial insight for education: the key to unlocking students’ motivation, especially in adolescence, is helping them see that they have value —that they are valued by the people they care about and that they are meaningful contributors to the groups where they seek belonging. All of those are real.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Design exploratory science activities 5. Choose resources that fit your style and family Tips for Making a Curriculum for Homeschool Students Benefits of Using TPT to Plan Your Homeschooling Curriculum 1. Every activity can be used with one or more students. This resource is perfect for a daily reading review activity.

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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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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

In the spring, the long winter months can add to this fatigue, making it even harder to keep students engaged (Rohan and Sigmon, 2000). Introducing something unexpected and different from the established classroom dynamics can reenergize students, foster creativity, and enhance their enthusiasm for learning.

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Languages Language Instructors Culture 67

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Feelings of disconnection from their peers and institutions persisted after students returned to campus from remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

The pilot program, in which four GSO students worked with approximately 200 students from the Providence Public School District middle school, was developed by the Rhode Island Department of Education and funded by a $10,000 STEMx Challenge Grant. This ensured that all students at our school were included in the discussions.”

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 24, 2025

I am always looking for quick and fun ways to keep students engaged in learning AND stretch their thinking. As a gifted and talented facilitator, I regularly add critical thinking games and tasks that challenge students to think outside the box and encourage classroom teachers to do the same. Why Teachers (and Students!)

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

Reciprocal reading is a structured yet flexible strategy where students work together to make sense of a text using four roles: summarizer, questioner, clarifier, and predictor. These roles help break down the process and keep students engaged every step of the way. This step empowers students to become curious readers.

Reading 67

Reading Discussions Fairness Questions 67

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

According to a recent survey by Anthology (2023) , 60% of students in the US have used AI tools, with 10% reporting weekly use 38% using them monthly. Instead of fearing AI, we should actively explore its potential in the classroom, emphasizing how it can enrich the learning experience.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

With funding from the National Science Foundations Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (NSF S-STEM) program, we provide scholarships and support students with co-curricular activities to enhance their educational experience.

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STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 54

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity. They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. It turns out, paradoxes are rocket fuel for learning.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Feelings of disconnection from their peers and institutions persisted after students returned to campus from remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse.

Assignments 65

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 65

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity. They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. It turns out, paradoxes are rocket fuel for learning.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers use direct, explicit instructionbreaking down complex concepts into manageable stepsso students can grasp new ideas without feeling lost or overwhelmed. Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

This article delves into the complexities of developing and implementing an AI framework that not only aligns with an institution’s unique mission but also addresses the diverse needs of its stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and administration.

Ethics 121

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 121

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Shift to a student-centered classroom 8. Reward the journey, not the result How to Identify Reluctant Learners What Does Student Engagement Look Like? Create an engaging learning environment for all abilities 1. Begin with a fresh start No student wants to enter your classroom with their reputation already on your mind.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

This article delves into the complexities of developing and implementing an AI framework that not only aligns with an institution’s unique mission but also addresses the diverse needs of its stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and administration.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

I admit that I did not have the most thoughtful or eloquent answer as I discussed trying to keep up with advances, to recognize the utility of AI, but also to continue to foster critical thinking skills in my students. He told me that he uses ChatGPT all the time (and he is not alone among students in doing so; Kichizo Terry, 2023).

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions 2. Flexible Seating: Best for adapting to students’ individual needs 4. Horseshoe: Best for class discussions and inclusivity 5. All 15 arrangements were created with student engagement in mind. And then have fun changing up your layout anytime you need to!

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Building community connections outside our classroom, by allowing students to interact with authors, public leaders, community professionals, etc., These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. makes learning more meaningful.

Writing 52

Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

Redesigning Lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement As much as we’re worried about ‘learning loss,’ our students aren’t going to learn if they’re not first engaged. Let’s create reasons for students to come to school and opportunities to do things that are interesting! Register soon!

Ethics 52

Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 52

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Students benefit from seeing reminders daily, especially during hands-on activities. They help students remember procedures and give you an easy reference point when things get a little off track. They help students remember procedures and give you an easy reference point when things get a little off track.

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students. Why Online Student Engagement Matters Online learning offers a host of unique opportunities that empower students to learn in ways that work best for them.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

But if you really stay present and actively participate in the program, you’ll get so much more out of it. So instead of just glancing over and watching it from time to time, really try to get engaged. If your course was about increasing student engagement, then try one technique that you learned one week and another the next.

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Participation Learning Styles Motivation Classroom Management 52

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. Others may lead discussions on how disciplinary disparities mirror broader issues in the justice system.

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Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 213

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. Others may lead discussions on how disciplinary disparities mirror broader issues in the justice system.

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Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 130

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Keep students engaged with a collection of fun debate topics and “would you rather” questions for high school students that they’ll enjoy talking about. 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.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Hey, Mike Alpert!

MAY 24, 2025

Teacher Recognized for Creating Fun Activities Possible Caption: It’s the best job in the world. Let’s face it - students tune in when learning feels real. This week, we’re discussing quick ways to build real-world “What would you do?” It’s the low-hanging fruit of student engagement.

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Reading Math Writing Science 40

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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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

When teachers are working with students online, their role as facilitator encompasses their interactions with students in conferences, the feedback they give students on their work, and their ability to assist students in making meaning in online discussions, both synchronous and asynchronous.

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Discussions Student Engagement Participation Students 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Discussion is a cornerstone of any learning community. Students construct and confirm meaning, in part, through dialogue with their peers. Online discussions offer an avenue to connect students online and facilitate knowledge construction; however, many teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement online.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

” Most teachers include some form of the word “engagement” in their answers. So, it makes sense that teachers are frustrated when they feel like students are not engaging. The pandemic is presenting new barriers to student engagement, most obviously the lack of physical proximity.

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