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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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 91

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

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]. Similarly, platforms like QuizBot and Buddy.ai

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Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 150

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

These students might take longer to complete assignments or may miss visual cues from teachers, making it difficult to follow along with lessons. Without appropriate support, such as assistive technology, students may fall behind academically, which can affect their confidence and motivation to participate.

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Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 203

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

In higher education, we see our students use AI in many ways, to provide both authorized and unauthorized aid in their completion of assignments. He said that students could read much of the content off our PowerPoint slides and in the assigned readings without AI. that comprise of a lot of traditional lecturing. Saucier, Ph.D.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 97

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

Each assignment has 1-10 points, with a total of 100 points. In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. I especially wanted students to understand that the final assignment was anything but.

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 72

Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

Encourage your students to work in groups and take on roles that complement their strengths, but instead of assigning totally separate tasks, focus on roles that require real teamwork. Plus, having an outside audience can be a powerful motivator. The goal is collaboration, not division. Thats the kind of learning that sticks.

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Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 94

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.

Language 95

Language Languages Instructors Culture 95

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. I also let students revise one major assignment. And students from those environments bring that context with them when they walk into our lecture halls. Often, it’s a preparedness gap.

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Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Essay 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. I also let students revise one major assignment. And students from those environments bring that context with them when they walk into our lecture halls. Often, it’s a preparedness gap.

Teaching 53

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Essay 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. This data is accessible to both teachers and students through visual dashboards, which serve as powerful motivators and intervention tools.

Critical Thinking 86

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 86

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. As in the example below, sometimes sharing progress, such as how far they are in the course, can help students stay motivated and engaged near the end of the semester.

eLearning 68

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 68

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. This data is accessible to both teachers and students through visual dashboards, which serve as powerful motivators and intervention tools.

Critical Thinking 93

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 93

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. As in the example below, sometimes sharing progress, such as how far they are in the course, can help students stay motivated and engaged near the end of the semester.

eLearning 66

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 66

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

” assigning points : Blunt strongly discourages assigning points to whiteboard retrieval activities. You can do completion or participation, but I would avoid assigning points you don’t want to create anxiety around making mistakes.” They don’t have that freeing-type zone that the erasers create.”

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Teach Hub

MAY 22, 2025

This really works with students who think in pictures or have a harder time connecting with more traditional assignments. When theres a real purpose behind the work, student motivation goes up. It stops feeling like just another assignment and starts feeling like a way to speak up and be heard.

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Art Students Assignments History 57

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

One of the biggest is self-efficacy and motivation. You have to manage your time well and constantly motivate yourself because no one else will. Challenges of Online Learning As with anything good, there are some drawbacks or challenges that you must consider. This means that the onus falls on you to complete everything.

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Lecturing Essay Motivation High School 81

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.

Language 64

Language Languages Instructors Culture 64

Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

Many shared that they felt supported, motivated, and eager to participate in lessons tailored just for them. Once classroom logistics are confirmed, we’ll match you with certified special education teachers and assign an Inclusive Learning Coordinator to support your program. We’ll take care of the rest.

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Special Education Teachers Disabilities Coaching 97

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for. That can lead to distractions or a drop in motivation.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The Motive It is unknown whether Ruiz intended to cheat in New York or if the opportunity merely presented itself and she took it. Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. Affirm students at the starting line. Teach students how to cite sources.

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Establishing classroom organization by listing learning objectives, assignment due dates, and upcoming tests in your classroom lets you (and your students) stay one step ahead of the schedule. Incorporate project management Assigning too much homework can be detrimental to kids , rather than helpful. Explore middle school resources

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Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

Journey to “The Planets” by Gustav Holst – Music Virtual Field Trip By Music and Motivate Grades: 2nd-4th Blast off into learning with this space-themed lesson that uses Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite to explore our solar system. Assign each note a number value and show students how to clap or snap the different notes.

Activities 52

Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

She was also my animation teacher, and she was always very excited to see my submitted work come through, which motivated me a lot since animation is my career focus. For example, they have an announcement board, and I usually find motivating quotes or weekly facts that they post there. Who is your favorite teacher?

Schools 52

Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Digital Vision Board Template for Students By Jan’s File Cabinet Grades: 6th-8th Subjects: English Language Arts Engage middle grades students as they create vision boards reflecting their dreams, goals, and priorities, and learn about a motivational technique that can help them be successful in life.

Learning Disabilities 52

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Art 52

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. States that paid the highest salaries were Washington ($72.3k), California($73.2k), and New York ($76.4k).

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Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

k12

JUNE 10, 2025

Online learning works for me because I am responsible and motivated to achieve high standards in my academics. For starters, my online school allows me to have flexibility in my class and assignment schedule. In addition, on my wall, I have a monthly calendar full of school things and upcoming tests, assignments, and projects.

History 52

History English Schools Students 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

The slides include both psychology-specific and social-emotional prompts, including prompts about motivation and emotion, states of consciousness, and developmental psychology. 19 Longer Journal Writing Prompts for High School For a deeper dive into your students thoughts, assign longer journal prompts for high school.

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

k12

JUNE 5, 2025

59% say listening to music gives them hope or motivation, and 45% say it helps them process difficult emotions. Niche genres were mapped into 7 broader categories: Pop Rock Metal Rap/Hip-hop EDM Alternative Country Any genre label not clearly falling within these categories was assigned to an “other” bucket.

High School 59

High School High School Motivation Assignments 59

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

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As educational AI research tries to keep up with AI development, questions remain surrounding the impact of AI use on student motivation and overall learning. Because the tool can assist with assignments like generating essays from prompts, students quickly integrated these technologies into the classroom.

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Motivation Essay Learning Beliefs 329

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In fact, the switch to hybrid and fully virtual learning during the pandemic highlighted how students can become distracted and lose motivation when they are seemingly hiding behind a screen, causing many frustrated parents and teachers to loathe the use of technology in learning. My teenage students love technology.

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Motivation Students Communication Feedback 326

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

.” I disagree, especially when it comes to assignments designed to provide students with opportunities to review concepts and practice specific skills. First, I do not think grades are an effective long-term strategy for motivating most students. Teachers will assign work to provide students with practice or review.

Teachers 544

Teachers Motivation Assignments Students 544

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2022

The moves came prior to the motivation. Cravings are the drives that motivate us to act. Building up a habit like the one I have done for exercise involves both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators for most people. For instance, instructors can strategically assign tasks that can be auto-graded, or spot-checked.

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Motivation Reading Instructors Assignments 201

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 1, 2020

Their school days tend to be a blur of information, assignments, and activities. However, if students do not appreciate their growth over time, it may be harder to understand the value of the work they are doing or stay motivated. Students rarely recognize how much progress they are making over the course of a semester or school year.

Students 546

Students Motivation Assignments Activities 546

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Do they feel the work assigned is interesting, engaging, and relevant? They are navigating the experiences, assignments, routines, and workflows that we are assigning and using. What has been your favorite activity, assignment, or routine? 7 Student agency is the best way to increase engagement and motivation.

Learning 544

Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Then there’s the sudden temptation of ChatGPT and other new AI tools, which can make cheating on assignments easy and often undetectable. Instead, college instructors need to change how they assign and communicate their homework assignments. Some students don’t understand how important assignments are, Beckett says.

Instructors 197

Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 197

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Choice is a powerful motivator. Assignment Checklist. These are often the same things that teachers outline in the initial description of the assignment, task, or project. I believe rubrics should be provided at the start of any assignment, task, or project that will be assessed using a rubric. Peer Feedback Choice Board.

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546