eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) at Johns Hopkins University conducted an independent, randomized control trial in Spring 2023 at Holland Public Schools in Michigan. The goal of the study was to determine IXL Math’s efficacy on students in grades 3-5.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Although these unusual circumstances made the challenge of access palpable for the entire education system, overcoming challenges to accessibility is familiar to the special education community. To develop innovative solutions to accessibility challenges, we need to be motivated and energized to problem-solve.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

students enrolled in special education programs rose 30 percent. In fact, the National Education Association found nearly every general classroom across the country includes at least one student with a disability. This can help motivate learners to complete assignments, better focus on tasks and avoid procrastinating.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2021

We hope this opens up the eyes of other special education departments around the country.”. They want to finish their other assignments so that they have an opportunity to play with the Osmo’s during station time.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Upon the release of ChatGPT in the fall of 2022, we noticed that some of our students had suddenly become “experts” at synthesizing research and organizing their term papers, often resulting in perfect scores on their written assignments. The next step is to formulate and express their own ideas on the subject matter.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Random assignment is intended to ensure the treatment and comparison groups are the same along both measurable characteristics such as test scores as well as unmeasured characteristics such as motivation to learn. This could mean that the groups of students have similar scores on a state test or a pretest relevant to the study.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

Indeed, studies have shown that video learning has positive outcomes on multiple levels, including increased motivation and deeper learning, and can specifically impact students’ ability to facilitate discussions and identify problems. Tips for Using Video In Class. Five Best Practices of Creating Quality Screencasts.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2018

As a special education teacher, I work with students who struggle academically. Over the years I’ve become familiar with the ideas and theories commonly advocated for in special education practice. I thought, if I could identify what motivated them during play, I could tap into that during learning. Why is that?

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2020

They highlight the philosophies we use to determine teacher assignments and course offerings. But too often, scheduling decisions have little to do with the capabilities and motivations of students, and more to do with judgment calls made by adult decision-makers.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2022

During that time, I got to know my special education students better and more quickly than others because each had an individualized education program (IEP). Even before meeting them, I had information that helped me understand some of their motivations, personal preferences and interests.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

moving away from just using the word “grades” has been an important piece of keeping students motivated in the program. For Allen, moving away from just using the word “grades” has been an important piece of keeping students motivated in the program. Instead, he might be going to see “team cooperation.”.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Using Wakelet, school librarians can work with librarians in their district–or even across the state or country–to draw attention to important resources in the library, offer research tips, and motivate students. Librarians should provide professional development on how to use eBooks and audiobooks to support students’ special needs.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

I was working as a special education teacher in Cobb County School District at the time. The clear discrimination towards the special education population really bothered me, mostly because I could see that it was systemic and possibly out of my reach to fix. This is especially true for at-risk students.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 4, 2024

Family member illnesses and participation of family members in extracurricular activities/social events require attention for a variety of reasons, all of which might impact the adult learner’s ability to always meet assignment deadlines. Learning to juggle both social and academic demands can lead to feelings of stress and burden.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

They needed to find ways to reach their students, engage them, motivate them and connect with them in ways that built on the lessons they had learned from the first few months of the pandemic. It was a transformed experience from the spring, when teachers would post assignments in Google Classroom for students to complete on their own time.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

Similar to traditional classroom-based courses, one challenge students in an asynchronous online program face is fully understanding and meeting the requirements of assignments. To help students succeed or acquire mastery in important skill sets, some online instructors offer a second chance to redo assignments and improve their grades.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Collaborate with special education professionals to tailor these tools to individual learning goals. Don’t forget to provide training for both students and educators, ensuring everyone can use the technology confidently. Ensure that the technology you choose fits seamlessly into the student’s learning environment.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

Similar to traditional classroom-based courses, one challenge students in an asynchronous online program face is fully understanding and meeting the requirements of assignments. To help students succeed or acquire mastery in important skill sets, some online instructors offer a second chance to redo assignments and improve their grades.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

KidBizBoost®, TeenBizBoost®, and EmpowerBoost® for Tier 2 and 3 Response to Intervention and special education in grades two through 12. Teachers can access lessons via a new lesson carousel that allows them to quickly leaf through assigned instructional content, while lesson cards contain key information such as state standards.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 4, 2024

Family member illnesses and participation of family members in extracurricular activities/social events require attention for a variety of reasons, all of which might impact the adult learner’s ability to always meet assignment deadlines. Learning to juggle both social and academic demands can lead to feelings of stress and burden.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Knowing the results of their efforts shortly after completing an assignment lets students know both when they have mastered a concept and where they need to do additional work. Despite the challenges faced in the field of education – and particularly special education – both students and staff have proven ourselves to be a resilient bunch.

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Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 4, 2024

They would forget to do assignments. When we discussed their issues, you’d hear things like “That kid is a mess” and “She just doesn’t keep up with her things,” or even “He doesn’t care about school” or “She’s not motivated.” Lose whole notebooks.

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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.

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Elevate k12

APRIL 8, 2025

Included in all Special Education programs. Whether your goal is to create more opportunities for advanced learners, offer career exploration, or keep students motivated and engaged, Enrichment LIVE gives you the flexibility to make it happen. Keep student records up to date and give your team real-time visibility into progress.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These tools are specifically crafted to support educators in delivering content, engaging students, and facilitating the learning process. These tools aim to cater to diverse learning styles, promote interactivity, and adapt to the evolving needs of the educational landscape.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Self-Motivation and Discipline Without the physical presence of teachers and peers, students must be motivated to complete assignments and stay on track independently. Time Management Skills Online learners need to organize their day effectively balancing live classes, self-study, assignments, and personal time.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Discussion boards, reflective assignments, and peer reviews can facilitate this exchange. By building rapport with students and providing timely feedback, full-time online faculty create a supportive learning environment that enhances student engagement and motivation.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Discussion boards, reflective assignments, and peer reviews can facilitate this exchange. By building rapport with students and providing timely feedback, full-time online faculty create a supportive learning environment that enhances student engagement and motivation.

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Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

But while the logistics of this new model are increasingly familiar, one question continues to surface: How do we keep children engaged, motivated, and joyful in a virtual learning environment? Asynchronous Learning: Students access pre-recorded lessons and complete assignments on their own schedule, allowing for greater flexibility.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Knowing the results of their efforts shortly after completing an assignment lets students know both when they have mastered a concept and where they need to do additional work. Despite the challenges faced in the field of education – and particularly special education – both students and staff have proven ourselves to be a resilient bunch.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 29, 2024

By using “multiple means of engagement,” students who are not typically very engaged or motivated dial into the lesson. Sarah We know enough about neurodiversity to know that the “sitting still and listening” way of doing school doesn’t work well for many students.

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Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

Able to stay in their assigned seat for at least short periods of time. This allows them to have a surface to write on, partners and groups to work with, but also their own chair to help them learn to stay in their assigned place. This will help give you a clear measure to see progress and keep you motivated. Slavin, Robert E.,

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Among these students are newcomers to the country adjusting to a new language and culture, students with special education needs requiring individualized support, and gifted learners ready for deeper learning challenges. Learning A-Z provides a variety of digital literacy programs for educators.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

These organizations are uniquely positioned to align their strategies with educational impact rather than profit, driving sustainable growth in student access. Direct engagement ensures students are not only aware of available resources but are also motivated to use them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Teachers are well advised to offer students an alternative choice assignment in the event students resist these techniques. Motivated Skepticism in the Evaluation of Political Beliefs.” link] Taber, Charles S., and Milton Lodge. American Journal of Political Science, vol. 3, [Midwest Political Science Association, Wiley], 2006, pp.

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