Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2019

We create a culture in our classrooms, establish norms and routines, and seek to influence our students. However, for many teachers, classroom management and behavior issues are constant distractions that complicate an already challenging job. This reminds me of the way many teachers run their classrooms.

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Teaching Motivation Attention Classroom Management 421

eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

The importance of a positive school climate and culture As an educator, you are innately aware of tension and stress in your school, no matter the cause. Student engagement is critical Creating a positive school climate and culture is a crucial first step because it helps promote student engagement.

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Students Lecturing Classroom Management Culture 302

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. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Key points: Tying classroom decor to learning themes is great for student engagement The psychology of classroom management 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture For more news on classroom management, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Teachers have their own preferences and approach when it comes to classroom decor.

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Student Engagement Students Motivation Classroom Management 286

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Students can then choose which activities to complete in order to meet the assigned requirements. Learning Menus: Provide students with a learning menu filled with intellectually rich activities.

Critical Thinking 305

Critical Thinking Middle School Middle School Lecturing 305

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Students can then choose which activities to complete in order to meet the assigned requirements. Learning Menus: Provide students with a learning menu filled with intellectually rich activities.

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Students Critical Thinking Lecturing Culture 280

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Two main factors can have a significant impact on a teacher’s emotional engagement at work: The quality of their relationships with students Student behaviors and classroom management. Student Behaviors and Classroom Management.

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Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In his widely discussed 2024 book “The Anxious Generation,” social psychologist Jonathan Haidt details how the cultural shift from a “play-based childhood” to a “phone-based childhood” corresponds to the spike in adolescent mental illness. Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools.

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Teachers Schools Reading History 286

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2019

If I post the assignment on the board, even after weeks/months of making it habit, they still don’t grasp the concept of looking there for instruction. . As for the late students who wander in, that probably isn’t the culture in your school–that students arrive when they feel like it. Let me know how it goes.

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Classroom Management Questions Attention Curriculum 90

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Contest winners get to participate in behind-the-scenes experiences at iconic American historical and cultural sites as part of America’s Field Trip. I see the difference having the freedom to be creative for an assignment has on students when they aren’t thinking about it impacting their GPA.

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Students History Essay High School 330

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Isaacs teaches a video game design course, which seems ideal for trying out Classcraft’s classroom management platform, which can turn classes into a live action video game or a scholastic version of Dungeons and Dragons. A free version of the platform is available with basic classroom management tools. Starting Oct.

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Textbooks Classroom Management Social Studies History 166

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It allows more educators like you to create, distribute, and grade assignments, albeit paperless, especially in online learning sessions. Its integration and connection with other Google services like Docs, Drive, and Gmail make it a central hub for seamless learning environments like classrooms.

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Activities Quizzes Education Feedback 158

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The personalized academic and classroom management practices involved in this approach are no small feat, especially for teachers coming from traditional backgrounds, but in order to really know their students and determine which approaches will work best for each, this staff is committed to the hard work set out for them.

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Learning Elementary School Elementary School Curriculum Design 144

Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Otus , which he describes as a student performance platform—a learning management system that also spans classroom management, curriculum, and assessment. I want my students to be able to have differentiated assignments and to be able to find the one that is most interesting. He also helps run. Otus Cofounder Chris Hull.

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Failure Motivation Writing Culture 160

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

However, in conversations with faculty, many discuss that although they take the time to write or discuss explicit feedback with their students, the students may not read it or if they do read it, they don’t apply the feedback given to future course assignments which can lead to frustration from faculty leading to a ‘what’s the point then?’

Feedback 119

Feedback Reading Disabilities Assignments 119

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

By slowly but surely building a club-wide culture of trust and support through thousands of imperceptible moments, all leading to their inevitable conclusion. During one particular total football practice, Ted assigns each player the name of another player. Increasing situational interest in the classroom. Ted: I haven’t?

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Feedback Course Design Assignments Evaluation 126

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

Based on individual experience level, students assigned themselves to city blocks I had prepared and built out the city. Read more tips for classroom management and creating a positive classroom culture. I prefer assessments that promote critical thinking and written reflection over build quality.

Teaching 167

Teaching Critical Thinking Essay Discussions 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They can cover traditional topics in science and math or more eclectic ones like popular culture, current events, music, entrepreneurship, Minecraft, and TikTok. Listen to this: Learning is presented via videos and hands-on projects with ample opportunity for peer interaction. Curious about the topics? Unusual Creatures of the Congo.

Learning 167

Learning Feedback Knowledge Participation 167

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

However, in conversations with faculty, many discuss that although they take the time to write or discuss explicit feedback with their students, the students may not read it or if they do read it, they don’t apply the feedback given to future course assignments which can lead to frustration from faculty leading to a ‘what’s the point then?’

Feedback 98

Feedback Reading Disabilities Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture. Individual Work: Individual assignments and assessments are an expected part of any college class as we must ensure that students independently have an understanding of the course concepts. But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible.

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Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

By slowly but surely building a club-wide culture of trust and support through thousands of imperceptible moments, all leading to their inevitable conclusion. During one particular total football practice, Ted assigns each player the name of another player. Increasing situational interest in the classroom. Ted: I haven’t?

Feedback 111

Feedback Course Design Assignments Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture. Individual Work: Individual assignments and assessments are an expected part of any college class as we must ensure that students independently have an understanding of the course concepts. But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible.

Exams 111

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

For example, I was definitely on the “Barbie” train after enjoying the cultural “femomenon” from Greta Gerwig last summer and decided to adopt that theme for my syllabus (and I had a blast doing it and carrying the theme throughout the whole semester). You could even set this up as an out-of-class individual assignment or group assignment.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

For example, I was definitely on the “Barbie” train after enjoying the cultural “femomenon” from Greta Gerwig last summer and decided to adopt that theme for my syllabus (and I had a blast doing it and carrying the theme throughout the whole semester). You could even set this up as an out-of-class individual assignment or group assignment.

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Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Proper preparation of both my course content and my attitude towards teaching that day is part of creating a positive classroom culture. What I have found most helpful is not just their advice on classroom management or assignment designit is the candid conversations about their own experiences.

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Teachers Instructors Students Assignments 81

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 17, 2023

Faced with the stress of having too much to do, faculty are impoverished as they rush to design assignments to outwit ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that can write essays, or figure out how to get students to come to virtual office hours. Decluttering your workspace can be used as a technique to reduce stress and manage your time better.

eLearning 111

eLearning Interdisciplinary Plagiarism Assignments 111

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2016

Last school year, I made drastic changes in my classroom management system. to, “I can tell you worked hard on that assignment!” Due to a schoolwide initiative, my behavior “clip chart” system ended, and in turn, school rules were replaced with a language that promoted growth mindset.

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Science Failure Teachers History 113

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Station 3: Classroom culture : Students decide on two to three rules they think we can establish as a class to ensure a positive learning environment. Or I would post a question on the whiteboard that they would answer as they walked into the classroom, such as, What is your favorite movie?

Student Engagement 116

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 17, 2023

Faced with the stress of having too much to do, faculty are impoverished as they rush to design assignments to outwit ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that can write essays, or figure out how to get students to come to virtual office hours. Decluttering your workspace can be used as a technique to reduce stress and manage your time better.

eLearning 98

eLearning Interdisciplinary Plagiarism Assignments 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2018

We wanted to flip the culture at our school. Using any web browser or an Android or iOS device, teachers and administrators can capture student behavior where and when it happens, keep accurate attendance records, and assign warnings and consequences (or rewards for positive behavior) automatically.

Middle School 124

Middle School Middle School Motivation Attention 124

Elevate k12

APRIL 24, 2025

Its understandable why many consider fully staffed to mean that every classroom has an assigned adult. Understand the Academic Impact of Staffing Gaps When a certified teacher is missing from the classroom, the impact goes far beyond lesson plans and classroom management. Vacancies dont just disrupt schedules.

Students 85

Students Assignments Exams Science 85

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Station 3: Classroom culture : Students decide on two to three rules they think we can establish as a class to ensure a positive learning environment. Or I would post a question on the whiteboard that they would answer as they walked into the classroom, such as, What is your favorite movie?

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

The instructor typically arrives, distributes a syllabus outlining course policies and expectations, explains assignments and grading criteria, and may include a brief activity or icebreaker. They arent just adhering to an instructors visiontheyre shaping the culture of their learning community. Often, class ends early.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Back channels give students the opportunity to have their own conversations, to share questions and comments, and, yes, memes and jokes that, in our experience, are a strategy that allow students to shape the culture of the classroom. It might seem counterintuitive, but a rich backchannel can make individuals more inclined to speak up.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 11, 2018

This year, the MTSS/ PBIS team at Kalakaua decided to adopt technology from Hero K12 , an online program where teachers can chart a wide variety of student behaviors, handing out points for everything from being prepared for school with supplies, assignments, uniform, and student ID (1 point) to going to an afterschool event (50 points).

Technology 113

Technology Middle School Middle School History 113

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Proper preparation of both my course content and my attitude towards teaching that day is part of creating a positive classroom culture. What I have found most helpful is not just their advice on classroom management or assignment designit is the candid conversations about their own experiences.

Teachers 56

Teachers Instructors Students Assignments 56

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

The instructor typically arrives, distributes a syllabus outlining course policies and expectations, explains assignments and grading criteria, and may include a brief activity or icebreaker. They arent just adhering to an instructors visiontheyre shaping the culture of their learning community. Often, class ends early.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 98