k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

The implications stretch far beyond convenience or novelty- they represent a fundamental shift in how knowledge transfers from source to student. This approach respects the natural constraints of attention and working memory. However, research increasingly challenges this notion. Similarly, platforms like QuizBot and Buddy.ai

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), microlearning, and learning analytics provides new dimensions to this pedagogical approach, enhancing both student preparation and in-class engagement. model, the learning process is amplified by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, which help personalize student learning pathways.

Critical Thinking 95

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), microlearning, and learning analytics provides new dimensions to this pedagogical approach, enhancing both student preparation and in-class engagement. model, the learning process is amplified by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, which help personalize student learning pathways.

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

After 13 years of testing higher-order active learning modalities in the classroom, collecting data, building a database, and analyzing student learning results in bi-annual principles of marketing classes, my colleague and I saw two important results emerge. What are the Necessary Steps to Specifically Help SES Students?

Student Engagement 96

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 96

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Halfway through the semester, it’s not uncommon to notice a shift in your students’ energy levels (Baghurst and Kelley, 2013; Kumari et al., The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention.

Languages 96

Languages Language Instructors Culture 96

Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

When the Grading Stack Becomes Too Much As the classroom quiets and the last student heads out the door, you finally take a breathonly to be met with the overwhelming sight of papers piled high, waiting for your attention. That in order to monitor student learning, we have to review every answer, every response, every paragraph.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Operating three campuses in the Davie area, AEF Schools cater to a diverse student population through two Preparatory Programs and one Academy Program.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Halfway through the semester, it’s not uncommon to notice a shift in your students’ energy levels (Baghurst and Kelley, 2013; Kumari et al., The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention.

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Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’re trying to get students to really think while they read, not just skim or restate facts, then reciprocal reading might be just the technique you’re looking for. But what it does is something that every teacher hopes for: it helps students take control of their own reading process.

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Reading Discussions Fairness Questions 66

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

But their reluctance has less to do with what’s happening in class and more to do with their identities as students. Use these classroom strategies for reluctant learners in high school to build relationships, stoke curiosity, and build a learning team that focuses on student success. Shift to a student-centered classroom 8.

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High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

As the potential for students to misuse AI tools raises ongoing questions about accountability, cheating, and academic integrity, a scandal from the past offers insights into the future. Missed Signals Shed Cheated in Her Previous Marathon The press coverage from Boston caught the attention of a New Yorker named Susan Morrow.

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Keeping students engaged is a daily goal that teachers are always trying to hit, and for good reason: its directly tied to how much students learn and retain. But lets be honest, coming up with fresh and creative ways to hold their attention isnt always easy. Even a quiet corner of the playground or schoolyard can work wonders.

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Activities Teaching Learning Attention 81

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Districts across the country are facing a convergence of policy shocks that are fundamentally altering how they deliver instruction, serve students with specific needs, and ensure legal compliance. Legal obligations, such as ensuring appropriate services for students with disabilities or English learners, remain intact.

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Special Education English Languages Language 94

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs. Graphic novels?

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Reading English Grades Attention 75

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Assigned seats in a grid pattern aren’t your only option for an engaging classroom setup anymore! Explore different classroom setup ideas to see which might work best for your classroom size and layout, your current students, and your different lessons. Flexible Seating: Best for adapting to students’ individual needs 4.

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Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

That’s what makes ELA so engaging — and with the right tools and resources, you’ll inspire every student in class! 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.

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Middle School Middle School Activities Schools 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

10 8th Grade Social-Emotional Writing Prompts Social-emotional learning is a way for students to find their place in the world around them while staying in touch with their own wants and needs. Use these SEL writing prompts to help students stay aware of their own emotional health and social understanding. What would you do?

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Writing Grades Middle School Middle School 52

Primary Punch

JANUARY 2, 2021

Here’s what we’ll be up to virtually and some ideas if you are seeing students face to face. I give each student a gameboard that fits their goals and we play. We usually play with just one and assign columns to each of the kids. As most SLPs know games are super motivating to my students.

Languages 52

Languages Language Activities Skills 52

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

When a student answers, she might turn to the other side of the room and ask, What did they just say? The tactics, she said, have helped keep her students engaged. How students do in middle school can predict how they do in life. Instead of throwing out questions to the whole class, now Gallimore more often calls on individuals.

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Testing Math Coaching Exams 226

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

For students, this means larger class sizes, less individualized attention and support, and a lower quality of education overall. Florida faced over 5,000 teacher vacancies statewide in 2024, while West Virginia topped the list in vacancies per 10,000 students, with 59 open roles per 10,000 enrolled students.

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Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you think all students should attend school dances? What about kindergarten?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not only has the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots created concern about assigning writing, but myriad challenges exist when we send writing home with students. #1 As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 458

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2021

One of the challenges teachers in concurrent classrooms face is feeling torn between the needs of students in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Teachers feel guilty because they know one group of students is commanding more of their time and attention. Step 1: Use Your Resources. Can they ask a classmate? Remind App.

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Questions Students Attention Assignments 456

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2018

It’s hard to overemphasize the importance of teaching our students how to use technology appropriately and responsibly. And what’s just as important is making sure we’re helping all our students build these essential digital citizenship skills. Identifying student challenges. And you can help.

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Attention Teaching Learning Motivation 260

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 29, 2015

Students watch videos at home where they can control the pace of their learning, then they come to class prepared to apply that information in collaborative student-centered activities. Instead of simply consuming information, I want students to think critically about that information. Here’s how it works!

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Multiple Choice Questions Students Assignments Blended Learning 420

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework. Then, class time is dedicated to practice and application, which has traditionally been assigned as homework for students to complete independently.

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Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 469

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Encouraging students to complete work outside of class has always been a struggle. But many college professors say it has gotten even harder in recent years as students prioritize their mental health, have trouble adhering to deadlines and are more skeptical of the purpose of homework.

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Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 199

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

I wanted students to take ownership of their progress and skill development. I do not believe grades should happen to students. If students are going to develop as learners, then they need to track their progress, reflect on their specific skills, and identify areas that need more time, attention, and improvement.

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Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of K-12 and college students have transitioned to online learning. One of the major issues teachers are struggling with is effectively engaging students. However, not all teachers have received the adequate resources and training needed to teach remotely.

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Gamification Distance Learning Students Motivation 311

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

However, encouraging students to read in and out of class is challenging as small screens command much of their time and attention. It is becoming increasingly difficult to pry students away from Snapchat, Netflix, Spotify, Instagram, and video games to read anything longer than a snippet. Booklist Assignment.

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Culture Reading Assignments Blended Learning 500

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of K-12 and college students have transitioned to online learning. One of the major issues teachers are struggling with is effectively engaging students. However, not all teachers have received the adequate resources and training needed to teach remotely.

Gamification 327

Gamification Distance Learning Motivation Students 327

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

As I support teachers struggling to navigate the demands of the concurrent classroom, I find myself continually returning to the station rotation model as a strategy to design and facilitate learning for this challenging teaching assignment. There is an inequality of teacher attention. Whole group direct instruction is ineffective.

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Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

Homework can be challenging for all children, but for students with autism, it can be challenging. 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.

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Assignments Students Math Motivation 279

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. No, not necessarily.

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Student Engagement Teachers Students Attention 291

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

Homework has been getting a lot of attention in the media. In the long run, I think this break from academic tasks beyond the classroom will actually keep students more engaged at school. Despite having clear motivations for assigning homework, I always worried I gave students too much homework. hours every other day.

Assignments 420

Assignments Motivation Reading High School 420

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. North Carolina is a leading state in the number of “early colleges,” which allow students to earn a college degree with their high school diploma. I always work to make my lessons both informative and accessible for each kid.

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Students History Essay High School 330

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

On the 10th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on student engagement. Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention. These adaptations do not need to be complicated either.

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Students Critical Thinking Lecturing Culture 280