Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2024

Tips for Teachers to Balance Work and Life During the Busy Parent-Teacher Conference Season The parent-teacher conference season often demands your full attention since you will have to create and update records as well as give specific feedback to every parent about their child. Most importantly, get adequate sleep.

Teachers 167

Teachers Attention Achievement Activities 167

Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 20, 2015

Today’s classroom is filled with learners with different skill sets , requiring varying levels of attention. Group Work. Breaking students up into smaller groups is always a good way to make instruction and learning more palatable. Assign assessments directly inside your LMS and track their progress.

Syllabus 104

Syllabus Assignments Learning Styles Group work 104

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

He is a professor of cultural anthropology at Kansas State University whose expertise as a digital storyteller has won him widespread attention for his videos, which have been translated into more than 20 languages, viewed by more than 20 million people and featured at conferences and film festivals around the world.

Learning 162

Learning Students Assignments Participation 162

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part 1: Pedagogical approaches Backward design Set the course goals and lesson objectives, then plan activities, assignments, and evaluations/assessments that align with the goals and objectives. Depending on students’ interest in the subject, it is best not go longer than 10 minutes due to attention span limitation.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

Some of the online “behaviors” that I look for: Were they paying attention? What we’ve done: After our brief mini-lesson on fractions, we assigned students to different stations based on a unit pretest that Tonja had given, along with informal observations we made during instruction. Having online learners added new challenges.

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Teaching Teachers Students Math 216

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

But, just then, one of the shop windows caught our attention…this window was not like the others as four stuffed animals sat playing poker. This is one of my favorite forms of play, as it incorporates group work, competition, and we have a lot of fun! Make An Impression! I also give out little prizes. Stay Playful!

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

But, just then, one of the shop windows caught our attention…this window was not like the others as four stuffed animals sat playing poker. This is one of my favorite forms of play, as it incorporates group work, competition, and we have a lot of fun! Make An Impression! I also give out little prizes. Stay Playful!

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part 1: Pedagogical approaches Backward design Set the course goals and lesson objectives, then plan activities, assignments, and evaluations/assessments that align with the goals and objectives. Depending on students’ interest in the subject, it is best not go longer than 10 minutes due to attention span limitation.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Teach Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

For example, a student who constantly interrupts might be seeking attention because they feel they are being overlooked. Incorporate group work, hands-on activities, and real-world connections to keep students invested in their learning. Let your rules speak for you and do not give these students any extra attention.

Attention 98

Attention Fairness Learning Styles Writing 98

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This multi-sensory approach helps capture students’ attention and makes complex concepts more accessible. These technologies capture students’ attention and help them stay focused, leading to improved motivation and participation in the learning process. Technology also facilitates personalized learning.

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Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 138

Teach Hub

JUNE 7, 2024

Their digital planner templates can help reduce the stress of juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities at once by helping you keep track of assignments, meetings, and important dates. Its collaborative tools make group work easy and fun, enabling students to collaborate seamlessly, regardless of their location.

Motivation 104

Motivation Quizzes Classroom Management Attention 104

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Then, I developed assignments aligned to each domain so that we could monitor progress more specifically. Additionally, I started categorizing daily work by domain as well, so it was easy to compare to that initial score, and thus adjustments could be made by student as necessary in the curriculum. Did the student leave the room?

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Failure Learning Testing Assignments 108

Teach Hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Think about what made the beginning of the year exciting: interactive activities, group work, hands-on projects, and maybe a little bit of classroom decorating. Add in some choice-based assignments or project-based learning to spark creativity. And no, it doesnt have to be over-the-top or expensive.

Motivation 105

Motivation Students Writing Activities 105

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

This step was taken especially since it became more difficult for me over the years in the classroom to keep todays device-driven students focused beyond 10 seconds or less on an assigned major concept for each of my fifty-minute classes.Retained learning was there but not at the expected levels.In

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Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 91

k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

Then theres attention span. Fast-paced digital content can shorten attention spans, making it harder for students to stay engaged during slower, deeper learning tasks, like reading a long article or solving a complex problem. Research shows that multitasking actually reduces productivity and retention. Categorize each activity.

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Technology Schools Reading Math 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2017

Over the last few years my classroom has gotten a lot of attention. I wanted to go paperless so we could keep track of work—so my students never had to panic about forgetting a pen, a pencil or a backpack again. I started using Google Classroom to post all of my content online, and provide feedback on assignments.

Attention 141

Attention Special Education Curriculum Testing 141

Edsurge

MAY 2, 2019

They all felt compelled to direct their attention away from their classmates and towards the front of the room, eyes focused not on their laptops but on the instructor (me) and the main screen I projected. Students can capture multiple types of media, then work them into assignments. Hierarchy reasserted itself.

Mobile Devices 132

Mobile Devices Learning Essay Internet 132

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

But sometimes, these skills are just as important as a doctor’s attention to a patient’s needs. His attitude and attention helped snap my grandmother out of her detached state and engaged her in a conversation. A physician attends to a patient with their medical knowledge, training, and experience.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

But sometimes, these skills are just as important as a doctor’s attention to a patient’s needs. His attitude and attention helped snap my grandmother out of her detached state and engaged her in a conversation. A physician attends to a patient with their medical knowledge, training, and experience.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

The studio integrates lecture, lab, and group work in a flexible learning environment, allowing students to actively participate in problem-solving, discussions, and projects, and it supports diverse learning activities and styles. Another effective approach is personalized assignments (Driessen et al.

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 62

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

The studio integrates lecture, lab, and group work in a flexible learning environment, allowing students to actively participate in problem-solving, discussions, and projects, and it supports diverse learning activities and styles. Another effective approach is personalized assignments (Driessen et al.

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 60