Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Your students are already learning about school rules and classroom procedures, so why not include science safety in the mix? When you approach your science safety lab rules like any other part of your classroom management plan, it becomes second nature to your students. Want more tips for setting up classroom expectations?

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Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment.

Classroom Management 183

Classroom Management Mobile Devices Plagiarism Quizzes 183

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. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

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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 Motivation Students Classroom Management 297

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. The Playlist Model: Time to Work with Individual Students.

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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. History and was embarrassingly eager to participate in class debates and discussions.

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Teachers Schools Reading History 297

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2016

Classroom management. I am a classroom management perfectionist, and so letting go of control of my classroom—or rather, changing the type of control I had—is unnerving for me. The traditional model of rows of classrooms facing front. There are no rows; students sit in groups that encourage rich discussion.

Classroom Management 113

Classroom Management Discussions Communication Assignments 113

Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

I point to each station’s location and review the assigned seating chart. Note: I don’t usually assign seats at the independent teacher-led station because that is where I will be.) Because students do not need to get out any materials when they transition, I set the transition timer to 20 seconds. What is your favorite movie?

Coaching 339

Coaching Blended Learning Assignments Middle School 339

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Classroom management, promoting positive behaviors and reducing unproductive behaviors. The urgency of an assignment or task may make it feel important when it actually is not. Facilitate a discussion among the groups about the potential benefits and consequences of each response. A person’s ability to empathize.

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Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2018

Teachers are already stretched when it comes to classroom management and covering all the required content. To make it easier for them, look for informal assessment practices that fit into the life of the classroom and result in data that’s easy for teachers to track and follow through on. 2 things I found interesting.

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Quizzes Students Classroom Management Assignments 237

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

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Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

Although they understand the benefits of these collaborative conversations in station rotation, including increased self-efficacy, relationship building, and constructing knowledge together, teachers usually feel more comfortable designing teacher-led collaborative stations where they can control the discussion and ensure everyone is on task.

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Discussions Blended Learning Students Questions 247

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

In a secondary English language arts class, rather than assigning a single text to the entire class, teachers can provide a curated list of books or short stories, each highlighting different themes or literary styles. Students can choose a book or story that appeals to their interests or curiosity.

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Blended Learning Learning History English 229

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

revolution to more recent discussions on rights and liberties, there are lesson plans and activities available for whatever unit your students need. 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. From lessons focused on the U.S.

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Students History Essay High School 338

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Classroom managment (Claro & Loeb, 2019; Duckworth & Carlson, 2013; Jones & Jacob, 2014). Students juggling multiple classes and myriad assignments with varying due dates will benefit from making to-do lists; however, they may not have any practice with this routine. Click here to copy.

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Learning Motivation Achievement Skills 343

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2017

At The Shipley School, we’ve embraced how technology can aid in the learning process for all of our students, particularly in our Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) classrooms. Time Management. Long before our students had laptops in hand, we began working with our Middle School and Upper School teachers.

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Middle School Middle School Discussions Classroom Management 204

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan provided strategies and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms, and through this assignment, he learned a variety of skills including how to design compelling professional learning opportunities, how to find and evaluate sources and how to communicate his findings clearly to an audience.

High School 211

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 211

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We felt strongly about introducing our students to technology in the classroom. And one tool helping him on this journey is GoGuardian’s classroom management software, which his district adopted in 2018 as part of their one-to-one initiative. Davis and his Downey colleagues discuss the district's edtech adoption journey.

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Teachers Students Special Education History 196

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2018

Host topic discussions and cultivate writing skills via a class blog. Draw from the item bank to address specific skills, and then automatically assign an assessment to a group of students you’ve identified. Pros : Extensive features and options for classroom management rival those of many paid systems.

Feedback 141

Feedback Classroom Management Assignments Grades 141

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.

Activities 158

Activities Quizzes Education Feedback 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Sometimes it derives evidence of learning from anecdotal observation, watching students apply prior learning, working in groups, or participating in classroom discussions. Thanks to technology, there are lots of fun and effective ways to assess learning in ways that transform your classroom. Classroom management assessments'

Authentic Assessment 142

Authentic Assessment Quizzes Knowledge Discussions 142

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This may include: Google Apps for Education and/or Google Classroom–this serves as a basic digital portfolio for students, a collaborative tool with classmates, the teacher’s inbox, and her tool for returning graded and analyzed student work. More on classroom management: 17 Websites to Manage Your Classroom.

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Textbooks Internet Classroom Management Discussions 151

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

Experiential learning, service-learning, and discussion-based interactive instruction are three methods that are grounded in student experiences which encourage them to become further engaged within their discipline while increasing their focus on the application of knowledge over recalling information.

Active Learning 138

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 138

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

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

On Twitter I came across an exploratory discussion of Minecraft’s potential for school use. Minecraft is easy to use and implement in a classroom. Credit: stampylonghead I begin the school year with an open discussion about empathy and bullying. Discuss griefing behaviors and how to build positive relationships with Minecraft.

Teaching 168

Teaching Critical Thinking Essay Discussions 168

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

Sometimes we’re assigned to a student who has an IEP outlining specific goals, and other times we’re assigned to a classroom to assist the teacher and support students. Some years, we follow a student to the next grade level, while other years, we are assigned to a new student with an entirely different set of needs.

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Assignments Learning Disabilities Disabilities Fairness 143

Teach Hub

AUGUST 1, 2024

Whether you’ve been teaching for a while or are new to the classroom, having these teacher hacks in your back pocket will help you stay organized, manage your classroom, and integrate technology seamlessly into your classroom. Classroom Management Create a positive learning environment with these teacher hacks.

Teachers 111

Teachers Assignments Schools Quizzes 111

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Start with a discussion on 1) the difference between an amateur and professional writer, 2) what it means to be ‘published’, and 3) publication options. Introduce this project with a guest speaker who will discuss the special needs and learning styles of seniors. Then, they assign tasks to group members that include: learn the tool.

Activities 113

Activities Schools Writing Quizzes 113

Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 13, 2015

There’s likely a calendar tool available in your LMS, and while it’s usually for students to track assignment due dates, imagine the power it could have as a study tool. Post to a discussion board. Discussion boards offer prime real estate within the LMS for you to offer additional resources for students. Chat it up.

Testing 85

Testing Study Classroom Management Discussions 85

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

Experiential learning, service-learning, and discussion-based interactive instruction are three methods that are grounded in student experiences which encourage them to become further engaged within their discipline while increasing their focus on the application of knowledge over recalling information.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 98

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 162

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These small group projects and discussions differ from breakout sessions, however, in that students are typically assigned to the same task. Moreover, when individuals can engage in dialog around a topic, they are likelier to engage with and retain the material being discussed and take greater responsibility for their learning.

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Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

2022 for a discussion of the empathetic course design perspective). This ranges from our syllabi to our course structures and policies, to our assignments and assessments. Use engaging and efficient activities and assignments. 2011) into all parts of our courses (see Saucier et al.,

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Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 142

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 25, 2017

The problems associated with that approach were endless, including that students couldn’t find the assignment, lost their notes, wrote the assignment down wrong, left their notebook where they weren’t so couldn’t do it, the dog ate it. A typical homework assignment. It didn’t stop there. whiteboard.

Assignments 113

Assignments Students Quizzes Evaluation 113

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I landed on an assignment that would give these graduating seniors experience applying accounting knowledge to financial information. Since it is the first day of class I ask for volunteers to discuss their posts. Setting up the assignment this way means I will refer back to the first day of class multiple times during the semester.

Activities 109

Activities Syllabus Learning Knowledge 109

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

At our institution, a student living on campus and enrolled in our first-year writing course would complete all of the same major assignments as a dual credit student studying down the road at the local high school, but others might get a student ID card, study in the library, or attend a basketball game for free—just like any other student.

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Instructors Peer Review High School High School 122