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. These modules are ideal for students who are accustomed to fast-paced digital environments and may have limited attention spans.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 87

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. What do you think the song is trying to communicate?

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Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

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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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Missed Signals Shed Cheated in Her Previous Marathon The press coverage from Boston caught the attention of a New Yorker named Susan Morrow. The Motive It is unknown whether Ruiz intended to cheat in New York or if the opportunity merely presented itself and she took it. Minimize conditions where cheating is most likely to occur.

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Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Primary Punch

JANUARY 2, 2021

As most SLPs know games are super motivating to my students. Games encourage spontaneous requesting, taking turns, joint attention, following directions, and a range of pragmatics skills. I have a calendar for Articulation, Language, Communication, Pragmatics, and Fluency. Sometimes the game itself is practice for our goals.

Languages 52

Languages Language Activities Skills 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? The slides include both psychology-specific and social-emotional prompts, including prompts about motivation and emotion, states of consciousness, and developmental psychology. In your opinion, what sport gets too much attention? What sport should get more attention?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2017

They and their staff are able to open up spaces to find out what students are passionate about and interested in and then leverage those opportunities to create cultures of intrinsic motivation. help educators, students, parents, and community members see new possibilities and the power of instructional transformations. Related Posts.

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Schools Beliefs Motivation Discussions 167

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

What makes this especially challenging is that the traditional ways schools have motivated students are no longer available. They have also eliminated grades as a motivating factor to do well in school. Letting Go of Grades There is a long standing belief that grades are important because they motivate students to do the work.

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Motivation Grades Students Essay 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2022

When adults pay attention to children’s verbal and non-verbal play, we are, in a way, able to look into their subconscious, and with some careful observation and analysis, gain a pretty good idea about what they are experiencing in their daily lives. The language of play isn’t just for children. Empathy grows from the seeds of play.

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Attention Communication Failure Languages 217

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2019

They use reward charts and other external incentives, like class parties or the promise of points, to entice students to follow directions, complete assignments, and pay attention in class. However, external motivators, as Daniel Pink articulates in his book Drive , are not effective long-term. Organizational Dynamics , 18 (3), 19-31.

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Teaching Motivation Attention Classroom Management 421

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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Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 204

eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The platform offers an engaging method to learn sign languages, enhancing communication between Deaf and hearing communities. It’s important to bring attention to the fact that there are many people who struggle to communicate with their own family, friends, and neighbors. Reaching 2.5 Reaching 2.5

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Languages Language Gamification Communication 254

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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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

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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Attention STEM Motivation Communication 294

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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Education Communication Grades Motivation 269

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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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.

Communication 175

Communication Mobile Devices Motivation Attention 175

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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Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 116

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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Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

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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Motivation Attention Communication Students 246

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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Classroom Management Motivation Culture Achievement 266

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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Students Learning Communication Discussions 305

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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Questions Learning Education Students 254

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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Hybrid Learning Schools Motivation Attention 254

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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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 288

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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Students Learning Student Engagement Critical Thinking 288

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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Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 98

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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Schools Participation Motivation Evaluation 275

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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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 314

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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Disabilities Students Motivation English 325

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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Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 294

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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Motivation Evaluation Attention Communication 246

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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Special Education Languages Language Critical Thinking 246

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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Special Education Skills Education Feedback 276

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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Coaching STEM Students High School 309

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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Math Motivation Writing Intelligence 213