eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

In a study of 554 teachers in the San Antonio area, 60 percent said that students turned in assignments less frequently during distance learning, and 65 percent believed that there were significantly fewer lessons that grabbed the attention of students.

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Gamification Distance Learning Students Motivation 328

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. Without that intrinsic personal motivation, it’s hard to reach the levels we expect and hope,” says Parandeh Kia, associate provost for educational technology at the institute.

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Motivation Language Languages Learning 214

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Wiggins says the best feedback is: Goal-oriented or referenced: Feedback should clarify the goals of the assignment or task, guiding students toward a clear desired result or outcome. Ongoing: Regular feedback routines ensure that students receive continuous guidance, motivating students to continually improve.

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Feedback Coaching Assignments Motivation 348

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This approach respects the natural constraints of attention and working memory. For instance, the University of Murcia integrated chatbots into their learning management system to provide real-time feedback on assignments, resulting in a 30% improvement in students understanding of course material [4].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2021

When you have to compete with a warm sun, sandy beaches, and playful friends, motivating students in summer school can be a daunting challenge. The biggest impact on productivity came from simply paying attention to the workers and their environment. Let your summer school students experience this motivator.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

Set aside dedicated study time, designate a quiet space, and make a visual schedule for completing assignments. Seeing their growth and knowing what is coming may keep your child’s attention and enthusiasm high. At the start of homework time, review the plan with your child and cross off items as they are finished.

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Assignments Students Math Motivation 300

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A teacher’s cognitive engagement is the degree of attention to and investment in their work (Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013). The issue of grading and motivating students to see value in work that is not graded is complex and multifaceted. What aspects of the assignment would benefit from further development?

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Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

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. It seems as if a quick scan of one of the assigned pages is the best effort.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This approach not only motivates students to behave appropriately but also helps them develop a positive association with good behavior. For example, a teacher might eliminate a night of homework or classwork (and alternatively provide free time) if students consistently complete their assignments on time.

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Classroom Management Motivation Culture Achievement 281

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning. Allowing students to vote on projects or learning topics can boost engagement.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2019

You might think that teaching a high school programming course in which students are asked to code simple games and interactive websites would be motivating and exciting, but there are unforeseen elements of dealing with the teenage brain and the influences on their lives that seem to creep into the most well-designed plans.

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Curriculum Students Motivation Attention 280

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

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Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 116

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

My doctoral research focused on the multidimensional motivational construct of teacher engagement in blended learning environments. Teachers can assign students an individual playlist or strategically pair or group students on a shared playlist to encourage communication and collaboration. Not necessarily.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

The platform’s customization options enable me to design assignments that cater to each student’s unique learning needs, promoting a more inclusive and effective educational experience. This student often found it challenging to stay focused and motivated with conventional paper-based tasks.

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Special Education Skills Education Feedback 293

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention. Students can then choose which activities to complete in order to meet the assigned requirements. The dynamic nature of PBL maintains student interest and motivation.

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Middle School Middle School Critical Thinking Lecturing 324

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention. Students can then choose which activities to complete in order to meet the assigned requirements. The dynamic nature of PBL maintains student interest and motivation.

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Students Critical Thinking Lecturing Culture 301

Teach Hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Getting students motivated after spring break can feel a bit like trying to run in flip-flops. Building this momentum helps students feel capable and proud, which fuels motivation better than any reward ever could. Add in some choice-based assignments or project-based learning to spark creativity. Easier said than done.

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Motivation Students Writing Activities 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

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Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation.

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 93

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Teachers can’t slow down the lesson plans for the entire class to accommodate a few struggling students, and can’t provide individualized attention to all the students who need it to stay on track. Automated grading and feedback : Automated grading systems powered by AI can significantly reduce teachers’ time evaluating assignments and exams.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 329

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The answer is not necessarily a new one, but it is a concept that needs more attention from educators in our modern-day classrooms: Design thinking. Design thinking also has a positive impact on the overall motivation and engagement of students. What is design thinking?

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Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 312

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2017

How do we motivate learners to use these skills and not give up when they are challenged with a difficult task? Motivating learners is a key element in teaching and we are well versed on all the methods to introduce topics and start lessons with attention-grabbing techniques.

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Teachers Critical Thinking Motivation Students 200

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Provide personal questionnaires, pay attention to the extracurriculars students participate in and their behavior with other students. Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. Take a genuine interest in students’ lives and passions.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 307

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? Where there’s an alternative there must be a standard, so we started our chat creating a list of what those standard assignment are: exams, quizzes, essays, reports, lab manuals and the like.

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Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 105

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

As kids get older, other obstacles enter the arena, such as peers who think reading isn’t cool or assigned novels taking precedence over student choice in reading. As kids get older, other obstacles enter the arena, such as peers who think reading isn’t cool or assigned novels taking precedence over student choice in reading.

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Motivation Beliefs Reading Assignments 135

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A well-structured digital study plan can help alleviate this stress by providing a clear path to manage assignments, study sessions, and personal time. With multiple subjects and various types of assignments to manage, keeping your digital materials well-organized can significantly reduce stress and save time.

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High School High School Study Exams 167

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. Many teachers watched their students brush off assignments and disappear from class. In cases where Bragg did have a role, like generating discussion questions, they were assigned by his students.

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Teaching Students Learning English 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2018

It is deemed by some as a way to inspire and motivate students, tailor instruction to meet student needs, and scale instruction with the support of technology. Examples include: attention, cognitive flexibility and working memory. Examples include: emotion, motivation and stereotype threat.

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Learning Motivation Assignments Science 166

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The STAR project randomly assigned students to either small classes (13 to 17 students per teacher) or large classes (22 to 25 students per teacher). For a student, individual attention can make the difference between effectively developing skills and just coasting along.

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Achievement Students Instructors Ethics 268

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2020

Middle schoolers, they warned us, are unable to work at their own pace because they lack academic fundamentals, intrinsic motivation and basic time management skills. As our colleagues pointed out, they lacked intrinsic motivation and independent work skills. We’d heard these arguments before but we weren’t convinced.

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Blended Learning Middle School Middle School Motivation 218

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2018

The problem is that as an educator, my natural inclination is to provide these students more direct instruction, increased support and even hand-holding at times—but in a society that values individuals who are motivated, persistent self-starters with initiative, that’s not fair. No, we just have to show the example,” another responded.

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Learning Assignments Students Motivation 161

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Attention feels more frayed and fragile during live video lessons for all of us. That’s especially true for our learners who experience challenges to sustained attention when in the physical classroom. To develop innovative solutions to accessibility challenges, we need to be motivated and energized to problem-solve.

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Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation.

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 63