eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Designed to work alongside innovative product enhancements announced earlier this year , these new resources empower teachers to create personalized learning experiences with inquiry, excitement, and exploration that will hold students attention while challenging them academically.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. Almost a decade into experiments with gamification, edtech companies are changing the way they approach motivation.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

The overall quality of students’ work also suffers when they do not have the time and space needed to fully engage with academic tasks or produce artifacts to express and communicate their learning. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With this suite of updates, you can target reading recognition or support for individual students and provide curriculum-aligned reading motivation to your classes. Of interest is Attention! – a technology solution that enhances campus communication via both audio and visual means.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

From lesson planning and resource creating to parent communication–all improved because of Canva. Canva saved me so much time and money because I was able to create classroom posters and decorative motivational quotes that went with my positivity theme for 5th grade. We also have many ways to communicate with parents.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. PBL also encourages collaboration and communication, as many projects are best completed in teams. When students see how STEM relates to their lives and interests, they’re far more likely to feel motivated and excited to learn.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

My doctoral research focused on the multidimensional motivational construct of teacher engagement in blended learning environments. Teachers can assign students an individual playlist or strategically pair or group students on a shared playlist to encourage communication and collaboration. Not necessarily.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2020

As a researcher of higher education finance and leadership, I have paid close attention to college leaders’ messages. I regularly speak with college leaders in my work, and I understand the long hours they have logged in service to their communities.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This approach not only motivates students to behave appropriately but also helps them develop a positive association with good behavior. The removal of the unpleasant consequence serves as a motivator for students to maintain their good behavior. This recognition does not have to come in the form of tangible rewards.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

(September 29, 2021) –– Anti-bullying is focused on promoting safety, addressing behaviors, defining rules and expectations, and rewarding positive behavior through communication. Rise Vision has released 10 free anti-bullying posters for schools that feature positive messages and motivational quotes to promote healthy student learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

They complete tasks quickly, are often motivated to dig deeper into a subject, and are prone to boredom if not sufficiently challenged. Specifically, the Talents Unlimited model identified the following five key thinking abilities that lead to success: Productive Thinking, Communication, Forecasting, Decision Making, and Planning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

To understand what a given assessment is meant to do, take a careful look at the materials that accompany it and any pertinent communications from the district. To understand how an assessment might be useful to you, pay close attention to how those around you talk about it and use it. When in doubt, ask questions.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Provide personal questionnaires, pay attention to the extracurriculars students participate in and their behavior with other students. Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. Take a genuine interest in students’ lives and passions.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

The paper, “ Solving Education’s Relevance Gap ,” is a call to action for educational institutions, businesses, families, students, and community leaders to analyze the state of student engagement and work together to shift educational approaches to better meet student’s needs.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

Student life and athletics are also powerful messages and motivators for applicants, and can be the deciding factor when students are choosing between multiple institutions. Educational institutions in the United States have long promoted and prided themselves on their campus grounds, endowments, opportunities and student achievements.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Teachers can’t slow down the lesson plans for the entire class to accommodate a few struggling students, and can’t provide individualized attention to all the students who need it to stay on track. Investors and entrepreneurs, politicians, and the public-at-large all finally started paying attention.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

With the hybrid learning model here to stay, many teachers are continuing to struggle with keeping their students engaged , while some learners find it difficult to stay motivated and pay attention to instruction. Another major challenge within the hybrid learning model is the development of social-emotional skills.

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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.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Every year I have a handful of students who have trouble getting motivated at the beginning of the day. I think with younger students in particular, family groups would be useful, but I have only used it to communicate directly with students and let their families join those groups if they are interested.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The answer is not necessarily a new one, but it is a concept that needs more attention from educators in our modern-day classrooms: Design thinking. This process pushes students to engage with skills like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, empathy, and problem-solving. What is design thinking?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. One major issue is the lack of personal interaction.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

It’s no surprise that these motivating forces helped MackinVIA to be recognized and validated again,” remarked Troy Mikell, Director of Marketing and Communications at Mackin. Known the world over for exemplary service and a stringent attention to detail, Mackin has access to more than 18,000 publishers and a collection of over 3.5

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

This exercise helps them practice essential communication skills and familiarizes them with the process of visiting a healthcare professional. This student often found it challenging to stay focused and motivated with conventional paper-based tasks. Students respond by recording their answers as audio files within Classkick.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They instill important leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills that students carry with them throughout their education journey. I’ve seen kids be more attentive to their grades. Most of all, it’s essential that efforts are led by a motivated coach. I haven’t seen any drawbacks to it.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The platform also features a full range of other licensed games, activities, and worksheets, as well as an interactive whiteboard and mouse controls to help redirect or refocus students’ attention during therapy sessions. The first Hasbro game to be developed allows clinicians to engage students with a 2D version of Potato Head. With Clue Jr.,

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

They’re not meant to captivate the attention in classrooms that should be focused on listening and learning. But school life for both educators and students is also about celebration, recognition and effective communications. The screens are just there, and through repetition, messages will stick. Screens as Lifesavers.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Younger students are stickier because the tools really have to address their motivation more, Grom says. There are a lot of social problems, including how AI bots affect student motivation, or whether they grow or shrink disparities within classrooms. The technology isn’t necessarily there to serve young kids, Grom says.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As the director and a principal investigator at PIL with 25 years of experience as a professor of new media and communication theory, I'm focused on investigating what it’s like to be a student in the digital age. Earlier this year, we surveyed nearly 1,600 undergraduate students from nine U.S.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Attention feels more frayed and fragile during live video lessons for all of us. That’s especially true for our learners who experience challenges to sustained attention when in the physical classroom. To develop innovative solutions to accessibility challenges, we need to be motivated and energized to problem-solve.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Teachers can incorporate multimedia elements into their lessons, and collaborative tools enable students to work together on projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills that are crucial for their future success. Classroom dynamics have evolved with the introduction of interactive whiteboards, tablets, and other devices.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 23, 2024

This means that the greatest attention is paid to the development of each child’s individual personality. To help children realize themselves in the future, present themselves with dignity in the labor market and withstand professional competition, special attention is paid to students’ career self-determination.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

Increase Cross-Curriculum Communication with Standardized Exams. Personalized education requires cross-curriculum communication. What motivates one child to stay quietly seated may discourage a classmate. . Motivational systems are not about giving everyone a trophy. by Emily Levitt.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

Self-Motivation & Critical Thinking Self-motivation is a skill that will come in handy many times in your lifespan. Everything you want to accomplish, from buying a house to starting a business, requires some type of self-motivation. Therefore, it’s best to learn how to focus on one thing at a time.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Then there’s language development, which includes the ability to comprehend and communicate verbally, and eventually read and write. Another is social-emotional development; this includes active listening, interacting with adults and peers, sharing and holding attention.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Collaborative platforms and communication tools enable real-time interaction and teamwork, supporting both in-person and remote learning. This multi-sensory approach helps capture students’ attention and makes complex concepts more accessible. Collaboration and communication are improved through digital tools.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Here are 7 benefits of technology in education: Increased Engagement : Interactive tools like educational apps and multimedia presentations capture students’ attention, making lessons more enjoyable and memorable. Digital tools enable group work and effective communication, enhancing teamwork skills.

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