Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Here are creative strategies tailored for young students, middle schoolers, and high schoolers to make math more engaging and meaningful. Making Math Fun for Young Students Turn Math into Learning Stations Textbooks alone wont cut it for young learners, they need movement, hands-on activities, and variety.

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Math Textbooks Quizzes Participation 88

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

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. The sixth graders participated in a water pressure experiment while at the Bay Campus.

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STEM Middle School Middle School Laboratory 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

When this approach is harmoniously integrated with essential pedagogical actions for engaging in activities that require independent work or collaboration, students have the chance to discover their preferred learning methods, solve problems, and explore concepts on their own or with peers.

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. You’re expected to cultivate skills that prepare students for real-world challenges. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

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 53

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

When this approach is harmoniously integrated with essential pedagogical actions for engaging in activities that require independent work or collaboration, students have the chance to discover their preferred learning methods, solve problems, and explore concepts on their own or with peers.

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

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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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

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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High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

These roles help break down the process and keep students engaged every step of the way. Summarizing Students start by condensing what they’ve read into a few key points. ” type of questions; this is about asking things that make your brain work a little harder, such as, “Why did the character make that decision?”

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Reading Discussions Fairness Questions 66

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!

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Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 52

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Sixteen educators will compete in eight interactive rounds, demonstrating their skills in engaging students through Seesaw’s platform. Audience participation will determine the winners, culminating in an exciting final round on July 1 at 4:00 PM. educators who use Seesaw and are attending ISTE.

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Participation Evaluation Activities Skills 130

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

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

The activities during the Mystery Guest’s visit can vary. Engage with Public Leaders Connecting students with public leaders can help students learn what goes into shaping a local community. When students engage with public leaders, they witness democracy in action. What’s one way you help others?

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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

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. Each of these titles will help you seek fresh inspiration and sharpen your skills in classroom management, student engagement, or a subject area you want to improve.

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Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

Be Present and Participate When it comes to online professional development programs, it’s easy to treat them like background noise while you get your chores done or grade papers. But if you really stay present and actively participate in the program, you’ll get so much more out of it. That’s the point, isn’t it?

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Participation Learning Styles Motivation Classroom Management 52

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

On college campuses, this trend can be palpable as well, with students, faculty, and staff feeling more inclined to get involved in civic affairs in some way. Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure.

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Students Attention Communication Study 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

On college campuses, this trend can be palpable as well, with students, faculty, and staff feeling more inclined to get involved in civic affairs in some way. Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure.

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Students Attention Communication Study 59

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. These efforts move students beyond surface-level awareness and toward informed advocacy. Over time, reflection becomes a tool for transformation rather than a reactive activity.

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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. These efforts move students beyond surface-level awareness and toward informed advocacy. Over time, reflection becomes a tool for transformation rather than a reactive activity.

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Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 130

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 243

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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Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

This presents myriad opportunities to engage students in active learning online. Given the critical role that discussion plays in meaning-making, many teachers are experimenting with using their video conferencing sessions to engage students in conversations about texts, videos, podcasts, and online resources. .

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Discussions Student Engagement Participation Students 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

A big issue for many teachers was a general lack of student engagement online. I cannot say I am surprised given the lack of clarity about expectations for participation online, the “no harm” grading policies adopted by many districts during school closures, and issues around equity and access. Sort It Out.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Students 546

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While many have faced obstacles in integrating distance learning—any abrupt change operates on a learning curve—it’s also become clear that technology-based learning is essential to education to allow students to learn from wherever they are and prepare them for the future. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Students 362

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery. 4: Hands-on learning.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 288

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them with a foundation to learn our varied subject areas? What is student engagement? Before we begin, let’s define student engagement.

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Student Engagement Teachers Students Attention 294

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2023

From secondary schools to master’s degrees, educators often adopt a unidirectional approach, where information flows solely from teacher to student. However, it is imperative for students to actively become part of the teaching process, and teachers must cultivate an environment conducive to peer-to-peer learning.

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Student Engagement Quizzes Students Motivation 281

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

So, what are the three active strategies? Let’s explore how these strategies promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding among students, enhancing academic success. What are three active learning strategies? What are active study strategies?

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Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning Lecturing 251

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

While many have faced obstacles in integrating distance learning—any abrupt change operates on a learning curve—it’s also become clear that technology-based learning is essential to education to allow students to learn from wherever they are and prepare them for the future. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

Student Engagement 298

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Technology Distance Learning 298

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. There is far less written about teacher engagement, even though teacher engagement and student engagement are reciprocal.

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Blended Learning Teachers Coaching Learning 533

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

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. In training sessions, teachers often ask, “How can I increase engagement and participation in synchronous online discussions?”

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Discussions Participation Questions Assignments 546

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction.

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Student Engagement Science Schools Elementary School 246

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It was exciting to see how the addition of a single device enabled my students to drive their learning and engage in meaningful student-centered learning activities. It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. How will students actively engage at this station?

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Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Inclusivity and Belonging : Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, particularly in diverse and rural areas, is vital for student success. Access to Resources : Providing students with access to educational tools and extracurricular activities helps bridge the gap caused by socio-economic disparities.

Student Engagement 251

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 251

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A couple of weeks ago during a coaching session, a middle school teacher I work with described a fun math activity. She asked her students who were learning remotely to build blanket forts. As you might expect, the students calculated the area, perimeter and volumes of their forts.

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Student Engagement Learning Students Middle School 218