eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. This was particularly true for educators in specialized subject areas, such as visual & performing arts and computer science & technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential. The use of digital tools fosters collaboration and interaction, which can enhance critical thinking skills.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Through the launch, DreamBox is bringing its patented, state-of-the-art adaptive platform for the first time to PreK-2 readers, offering personalized learning paths that adapt in real-time to every interaction, both within and between lessons, in a playful, engaging learning environment.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. While novels are engrossing for some students, teachers who use a variety of texts and media sources engage more students and address a broader range of topics and reading standards.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Keys to Connect features: A youth engagement challenge designed to motivate and inspire original approaches to societal issues such as transportation. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

Children self-reported helping more around the house, reading for fun, and doing arts or crafts. While some children reported experiencing boredom, boredom motivated them to action an exploration—suggesting that children benefit from more unstructured time.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Student Success Champions are available as an option and can help students develop a student success plan and maintain motivation over the course of their education. Twenty-two credits in courses including Mathematics, English, Social Sciences, Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts are required to complete the program.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

These strategies encourage curiosity and critical thinking, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the day’s lesson. By incorporating kinesthetic hooks into teaching practices, educators can create dynamic and immersive environments that promote collaboration and critical thinking.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

Educators are grappling — either by choice or decree — with how to incorporate digital devices, new learning standards, and more collaboration and critical thinking into the already-packed school day. Student motivation is related to perceived relevance. Now, people have accepted that.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It motivates people to reach reading goals by tracking when, how much, and what they read. For The Win Robotics focuses on fostering critical thinking and lifelong curiosity through the power of experiential STEM and computer science education through drone technology.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Carlanda Miller, also known as The Magical Teacher, shared her approach to motivating students and creating a joyful learning environment. Intrinsic Motivation : Encouraging students to be motivated by a genuine desire to learn and achieve, rather than external rewards, is key to their long-term success.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 6, 2025

He completed post-Graduate work on Psychology and Motivation at Temple University and was a member of the Klingenstein Centers2025Leadership Fellowship at Columbia University. Chris writes and speaks often on topics relevant to education such as Literacy, the Arts, Technology, Innovation, and Motivation.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

They found [AI-assisted text generators] could give inspiration and ideas and motivate them to write. The activity develops students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. They used it in a future city project. They developed a pollination device using robotics to pollinate flowers.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

With the increasing push to create and adopt K-12 CS standards across the country and the growing popularity of CS courses in higher education, I wondered whether taking COMP 10 would make me think differently about what it means to teach and learn coding. The art and power of coding resembles the art and power of literacy.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

That gave them a sense of agency and motivated them to tackle complex problems. Its an approach some researchers think is too often missing from the classroom. For instance, play in early education reinforces the development of social-emotional skills and critical thinking. Wed never say that about art, she adds.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

By fostering a dynamic learning community that cultivates intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, AJUSD is helping all students develop into lifelong learners. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2023

CoolThink is a milestone in STEM education in Hong Kong, providing a comprehensive and proven framework for computational thinking and coding education. We guide them to observe, think about critical features and problem-solve before they start to code. Learning to code also motivated her learning in mathematics and art.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

The result is a more engaged, motivated student body ready to tackle complex challenges confidently. Such extensive resources empower them to conduct independent research and develop critical thinking skills essential for their future academic endeavors. They also transform how teachers collaborate and develop professionally.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Specifically, we must improve depth of mastery in fundamental critical thinking, problem solving, and mathematical understanding during the most effective period for learning in our lifetimes—childhood. Other aspects of our designs are influenced by neuroscientific knowledge about motivation and working memory.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public. Adaptive learning platforms are gaining prominence as personalized becomes more critical for student success.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the education sector continues to embrace technological advancements, educators are watching the transformative impact of various technologies, particularly how they facilitate enhanced comprehension, critical thinking, and prepare students for success in the ever-evolving digital era.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

MARCH 13, 2025

Hours of sitting in front of a computer and staying focused on a test can take a toll, even on our most motivated and eager students. Motivation During Testing Keeping students motivated during long testing days is essential for helping them give their best effort. The creative A-Z task cards are always a hit!

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day. Should students be required to take a music or art class?

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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.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

What motivates one may not motivate all. Authentically modeling and positively reinforcing curiosity in the classroom contributes significantly to everyones critical thinking, decision-making, program solving, and well-being. Teachers are encouraged to listen carefully to their students conversations.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

With the increasing push to create and adopt K-12 CS standards across the country and the growing popularity of CS courses in higher education, I wondered whether taking COMP 10 would make me think differently about what it means to teach and learn coding. The art and power of coding resembles the art and power of literacy.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you. Instead, the organization values traits like critical thinking, empathy, and thoughtful communication—above STEM competencies. Challenge: “Kids hate writing.”. I hear this over and over again from teachers.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

What motivates one may not motivate all. Authentically modeling and positively reinforcing curiosity in the classroom contributes significantly to everyones critical thinking, decision-making, program solving, and well-being. Teachers are encouraged to listen carefully to their students conversations.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s also a place where students problem-solve, test, assemble, build, invent, and think outside of the box. Materials and tools may include arts and crafts, engineering supplies, and technology and robotics supplies. Research has demonstrated that makerspaces enhance students’ creativity, critical thinking, and design skills.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. These tools often offer features like timed quizzes, leaderboards, and instant feedback, creating a gamified experience that motivates students to actively participate and strive for improvement.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. These tools often offer features like timed quizzes, leaderboards, and instant feedback, creating a gamified experience that motivates students to actively participate and strive for improvement.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In fact, the National Association of Colleges and Employers lists communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, and teamwork as four of the eight career readiness competencies. When students know that they are preparing to share or present, they will be motivated to engage with the course material on a deeper level.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 6, 2025

Kristy earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Art Education and her Superintendent License from The Ohio State University. I began my career as a traditionally trained educator, teaching elementary and high school visual arts. She has served as a teacher, principal, and district administrator in central Ohio.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Carlanda Miller, also known as The Magical Teacher, shared her approach to motivating students and creating a joyful learning environment. Intrinsic Motivation : Encouraging students to be motivated by a genuine desire to learn and achieve, rather than external rewards, is key to their long-term success.

Student Engagement 130

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Solution: When curating or building digital lessons and resources for teachers, look to the The Education Trust’s Assignment Analysis Framework to ensure that instruction is aligned to state standards, cognitively challenging, and conducive to student motivation and engagement.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

Additionally, research asserts that specific practices associated with growth mindset highly impact student motivation, learning, and achievement (Dweck, 2008; Barber, van Oostveen, and Childs, 2019). Finally, I encourage the use of Motivation , a motivational app to stay inspired. Dweck, Carol. New York: Ballantine, 2008.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Bolstered by his trademark energy and enthusiasm, along with educator resources from Statistics in Schools (SIS), he's motivating students to learn about statistical literacy, data analytics, interpreting maps and the overall significance of the census. There's math, geography and critical thinking involved.

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