Catlin Tucker

JUNE 12, 2019

However, the ability to make key decisions about their learning is a powerful motivator for students. A simple approach is to think about the what, how, and why of a lesson, assignment, or project and give students the opportunity to answer one of those questions.

Assignments 420

Assignments Students Blended Learning Motivation 420

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It promotes ownership of learning, motivating students to be more engaged, active participants in their education. Self-assessing Practice and Review Too often, when teachers assign review and practice in class or for homework, the responsibility for checking the accuracy of that work falls on the teacher.

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Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 428

Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2017

It is painful when all of the effort that teachers and students put into teaching and learning becomes summarized by standardized test results—especially when hard-working students that have demonstrated massive growth over the course of the year receive poor scores. I wondered how the test would affect him after it was over.

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Testing Students Motivation Assignments 168

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Students need: Concentration Motivation Initiative Interest Self-esteem/efficacy. It’s common for students to feel a little anxious before a test or presentation. A high anxiety level–one that zaps a student’s concentration, motivation, and initiative–can result in a student shutting down. Physical signs.

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Students Achievement Motivation Disabilities 351

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Moving from essential to “renewable” assignments means that the students see the tasks as sufficiently meaningful to be kept and even passed on to others. What a waste!

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2021

When you have to compete with a warm sun, sandy beaches, and playful friends, motivating students in summer school can be a daunting challenge. Let your summer school students experience this motivator. If you assign homework, make it worthwhile, not busy work. Shake things up with outside the box assessments. Use time wisely.

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Motivation Schools Syllabus Students 154

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., For example, before a math test, I create a Quizizz game with problems covering the key concepts.

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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage. When I handed back quizzes and tests, I gave students who scored an 80 percent or higher stickers and placed their tests on our “Show What You Know” bulletin board. They were used as gimmicks and antics to “motivate” students.

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Motivation Students Middle School Middle School 168

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2018

Every few years, new research comes out arguing the merits or pitfalls of assigning homework. Generally, I think that any teacher could make the case for or against assigning homework, depending on the circumstance. I assign homework every night in my class, except for the weekends; that time is for family. But why change?

Assignments 270

Assignments Failure Math Motivation 270

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

Motivation 116

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 116

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The goal of getting work displayed in the classroom can also motivate them to do their best work and up their engagement. For example, students would benefit more from group activities if their desks were together in a cluster, while spaced out desks are better for tests and other individual work.

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Student Engagement Motivation Students Classroom Management 300

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. For instance, in a life sciences class, rather than assigning a specific topic, allow students to research and present findings on a plant or animal of their choice.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 333

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2015

Creating, sharing, delivering and grading of tests, along with analysis of results, happens in real-time in one platform. Being able to easily create and deliver quizzes and tests to students in the classroom, and then put the results of those tests to work immediately to help improve student learning was the motivation behind Apperson, Inc.

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Quizzes Essay Education Testing 260

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2018

They’re often ineffective as a teaching tool, they’re easy for students to cheat, and they can exacerbate test anxiety. Yet more professors seem to be turning to the format these days, as teaching loads and class sizes grow, since multiple-choice quizzes and tests can be easily graded by machines. The pair credit this idea to Linda B.

Testing 155

Testing Multiple Choice Questions Quizzes Assignments 155

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s especially true when it comes to writing assignments: With poor writing skills, students can’t deal with essays and other homework the way they need to get a good grade. ESL students need stellar writing skills to pass exams and language tests or enter the university.

Writing 286

Writing Skills Essay Languages 286

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks. How can a regular practice of goal setting impact student motivation over time? Research suggests that when students are better able to manage themselves and their behaviors, this skill positively impacts: Graduation rates (as compared to using standardized test data). Self-management.

Learning 343

Learning Motivation Achievement Skills 343

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2025

Key points: Students who feel supported feel empowered to learn and achieve 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation Expanded learning can improve student well-being For more on student achievement, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Every student should get to feel brilliant at school. But too often, they dont.

Failure 317

Failure Math Achievement Beliefs 317

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

Motivation 98

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The basic steps of design thinking are empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test (Interaction Design Foundation, 2016). The goal is for students to lead with empathy to identify and define a problem, then develop a realistic solution to that problem that can be tested and refined through feedback.

Failure 306

Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 306

Teach Hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Getting students motivated after spring break can feel a bit like trying to run in flip-flops. Maybe its reading two chapters of a book, completing all homework on time, or improving their test score by a few points. Building this momentum helps students feel capable and proud, which fuels motivation better than any reward ever could.

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Motivation Students Writing Activities 103

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. We often hear students complain about busy work and we want to make sure that we are explicit in giving meaning to any assigned task. For longer activities, it is beneficial to break the assignment into smaller, more manageable chunks.

Assignments 108

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 108

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Many educators recognize that standardized tests don’t measure everything—and that some of the most critical types of growth can’t be measured by a numerical score. Seven years ago, during my first year of teaching, all of my eleventh graders failed the Georgia State End of Course Test in American Literature.

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Testing Exams Essay Ethics 127

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

The material feels irrelevant or unvaluable to students One of the primary reasons students cheat is that they dont perceive the material being tested as valuable or relevant to their lives. When students fail to see the connection between what theyre learning and the real world, they lose motivation to engage meaningfully with the content.

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Academic Integrity Failure Culture Students 213

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

So, the teacher will use data to assign each student one or two “must-do” learning activities. Preparation for an Assessment: To prepare for upcoming tests or assessments, must-do stations provide practice and support in areas where data shows students struggle. These are the stations they must attend in the rotation.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Most tools that teachers have for this purpose are lagging indicators such as tests, quizzes, and homework. Additionally, gamification features, enhanced by AI, can make learning more engaging and enjoyable by incorporating game elements into educational activities, and motivating through rewards, challenges, and interactive storytelling.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 325

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2019

Biggest challenge: Our school is required to enforce a series of standardized tests every year to assess a student’s achievements and knowledge learned in the grade level. When students weren’t passing these tests, their self-confidence was diminished and it affected their willingness and effort during difficult tasks.

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Essay Failure Writing Students 204

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Multiple Means of Engagement : Engaging students in multiple ways is an excellent incentive for sparking motivation to learn. Pairing a tested, research-based framework like UDL with AI brings educators a step closer to the goal of true inclusion of all learners in computer science classes. What is an example of a UDL goal?

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Universal Design Learning Feedback Communication 286

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A well-structured digital study plan can help alleviate this stress by providing a clear path to manage assignments, study sessions, and personal time. With multiple subjects and various types of assignments to manage, keeping your digital materials well-organized can significantly reduce stress and save time.

High School 167

High School High School Study Exams 167

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Some believe it will cripple the education system and replace human workers ; others denounce ChatGPT as a free essay-writing and test-taking tool that makes it laughably easy to cheat on assignments, while the validity of responses generated by ChatGPT has also been called into question.

Ethics 339

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 339

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2024

Gamer Types in Educational Settings By integrating games and playfulness into education, educators can create a positive and engaging learning environment that stimulates curiosity, motivation and a love for learning. Playful learning and games can inherently motivate and engage students.

Learning 194

Learning Motivation Assignments Game-Based Learning 194

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Over the course of my career, I’ve had some years where my students’ standardized test scores were on the rise , and other years where they stagnated. While educators are engaged in long-winded conversations about how these tests don’t accurately reflect student success, kids are losing out every day.

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Testing Essay Writing Motivation 129

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. We often hear students complain about busy work and we want to make sure that we are explicit in giving meaning to any assigned task. For longer activities, it is beneficial to break the assignment into smaller, more manageable chunks.

Assignments 91

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 91

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Could tests be replaced by project-based work? On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? The community also noted digital portfolios as an example of assignments whose life extends beyond the course. Cali Morrison, Ed.D.

Assignments 96

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 96

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

As educators sift through numerous edtech tools in search of meaningful ways to connect, engage and share with their students, the following questions are helpful to consider: Students are more likely to stay motivated and engaged when they have a say in how the work will be completed. This approach supports the whole student.

Learning 187

Learning Motivation Assignments Feedback 187

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The proposal, which leaders of the Dublin Unified School District began testing with a cohort of teachers last year, was pitched as a way to shift emphasis from winning points on tests and homework to student mastery of material — and to improve equity by better supporting students who might take a bit longer to learn.

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Grades Assignments Schools Testing 214