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. Some students prioritize subjects they perceive as more directly tied to their major or career, while others simply feel the weight of mid-semester exhaustion. How do they shape its meaning?

Languages 65

Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether a student struggles with organization, time management, or test anxiety, this program provides the structured guidance necessary to close learning gaps and boost confidence. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible. Communication is at the heart of this partnership.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

APRIL 29, 2025

Bullying in nursing is a well-documented issue, but less attention has been given to the experiences of nurse educators who face hostility within academic institutions. Faculty development programs that focus on conflict resolution, communication skills, and leadership training can help create a more supportive work environment.

Education 98

Education Culture Counselling Ethics 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

Hybrid Learning 135

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Yet we learned quickly that in-person outreach efforts led by student peers still must be strategically responsive to the realities of how students apportion their time and attention. Dr. Ben Medeiros is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement.

Students 53

Students Attention Communication Study 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Yet we learned quickly that in-person outreach efforts led by student peers still must be strategically responsive to the realities of how students apportion their time and attention. Dr. Ben Medeiros is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement.

Students 59

Students Attention Communication Study 59

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Shift to a student-centered classroom 8. Reward the journey, not the result How to Identify Reluctant Learners What Does Student Engagement Look Like? Create an engaging learning environment for all abilities 1. Begin with a fresh start No student wants to enter your classroom with their reputation already on your mind.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Pros: This setup feels more like a business practice, which can help older students feel like they’re being treated as more maturely. It encourages whole-group communication, which promotes the idea that every voice matters. All 15 arrangements were created with student engagement in mind.

Classroom Management 98

Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery. 3: Clear expectations. 4: Hands-on learning.

Student Engagement 288

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 288

Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2024

When teachers think their students aren’t paying attention in class, they’re probably right. And that’s true even when instructors force students to put away their smartphones. And so it really has complicated all of our communication. You use a phrase for this that you call ‘budgeted attention.’

Attention 217

Attention Students Instructors Communication 217

Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2024

Something crucial was missing from classrooms over the past school year: millions of students who were part of the chronic absenteeism crisis that plagued districts large and small. Could better communication between schools and parents alleviate the problem? Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Not necessarily.”

Communication 208

Communication Teachers Languages Language 208

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

And so they’ve designed systems, strategies and tools to better hold the attention of their students, many of whom are working adults. These techniques include human outreach, like employing teams of mentors and advisers who proactively check in on students, as well as automated tools that help keep learners on track.

Student Engagement 199

Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Students 199

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. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

From lesson planning and resource creating to parent communication–all improved because of Canva. They are attention-grabbing thanks to the graphic resources I can customize to each slide in the presentation. This has increased student engagement during whole group lessons. Canva alleviates this.

Education 269

Education Communication Grades Motivation 269

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

Rise Vision helps schools improve communication and safety, increase student involvement, celebrate student achievements, and create a positive school culture. Rise Vision provides easy to use technology, which educators are able to use to manage communications across districts.

Communication 245

Communication Culture Intelligence STEM 245

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

Many students see no relevance between their education and the real world, and say they are struggling to find meaning in their education or find a career direction, according to a new survey from YouScience , a student engagement platform.

Students 288

Students Learning Student Engagement Critical Thinking 288

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. PBL also encourages collaboration and communication, as many projects are best completed in teams.

Middle School 324

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 324

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Todays students desire more individualized learning approaches, which empower them to use their creativity, explore their passions, and engage with their peers in more collaborative ways. Teachers want solutions for student behavioral issues, more attentive leadership teams, and more manageable workloads.

Education 291

Education Ethics Culture Universal Design 291

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Hybrid learning serves as a great option for students–however, in the early days of pandemic virtual learning, teachers noticed the need for stronger tools and resources in order for them to create the best possible learning experience.

Hybrid Learning 254

Hybrid Learning Schools Motivation Attention 254

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. Content Teachers can: –Provide learners with different ways to access the content (e.g., choice board of options).

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Discussions Writing 543

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

With infinite information at their fingertips, how do we equip this new type of student with the skills to interpret, problem solve, and think critically about the information they encounter when we are not always the ones delivering it to them? What is design thinking? Interaction Design Foundation – IxDF. Proceedings of DRS, 2.

Failure 294

Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 294

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

.” While 48 percent of students in 2022-23 cited depression, stress, or anxiety as obstacles to learning (up from 39 percent in spring 2020), only 41 percent reported having an adult at school they could talk to about these issues (down from 46 percent pre-pandemic). ” These small steps will kick-start engagement right away.

High School 268

High School High School Schools Students 268

Faculty Focus

JUNE 27, 2024

We aspire to get our students engaged because most of them don’t come to us that way. But how we can do that isn’t always clear, especially since no two students engage the same way. So, what does student engagement look like, then, and how can we measure and nurture it? All rights reserved.

Student Engagement 74

Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 74

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Step 3: Utilize interactive curriculum and instruction Elementary-age students have shorter attention spans, which is why it’s vital to provide them with group learning time, like a live lesson, as well as individual time. or “how will you communicate with families and students who are actively participating in their learning?”

Blended Learning 275

Blended Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Academic Integrity 275

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

The importance of interactive tools in special education Special education students often require personalized instructional strategies that traditional methods cannot fully address. In a virtual setting, it becomes even more critical to find tools that keep these students engaged and provide the support they need.

Special Education 276

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 276

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

In fact, research shows that 80 percent of esports teams are comprised of students who have never before participated in extracurricular activities. Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

We want students to know what will happen if they violate an expectation for behavior in your class. 1st misstep: Verbal redirect 2nd misstep: Move student to an alternative seating area (e.g., Important tasks are those that help students make progress toward personal and academic goals they value. Click to copy.

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How technology has impacted students’ education Technology has had a transformative impact on K-12 education. The impact of technology on student learning has revolutionized the way students engage and interact in the classroom. The impact of technology on student learning also extends beyond the classroom walls.

Technology 237

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 237

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

This step was taken especially since it became more difficult for me over the years in the classroom to keep todays device-driven students focused beyond 10 seconds or less on an assigned major concept for each of my fifty-minute classes.Retained learning was there but not at the expected levels.In

Student Engagement 89

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 89

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

So now students in elementary and middle schools have to keep devices off and put away during the school day, though high school students can use their smartphones or watches between classes and at lunch. In general, students are ready to learn,” she says. “As And she says there are fewer fights at the school, too.

Schools 198

Schools Middle School Middle School Attention 198

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

From increasing student engagement to facilitating personalized instruction, technology provides valuable resources and tools that foster collaboration, improve accessibility, and equip students with essential digital skills needed for success in today’s world. Second, technology facilitates personalized learning.

Technology 130

Technology Attention Quizzes Communication 130

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Key points: Edtech objectives and student engagement goals should drive technology selections Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on interactive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago.

Teaching Methods 167

Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 167

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we continue to recover from the impacts of COVID learning disruptions, parent communication and engagement will continue to be a strategic imperative for all schools. Teachers and administrators worked with students’ families to try to establish stability and continuity. — Russ Davis, Founder and CEO, SchoolStatus.

Coaching 329

Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 329

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Additionally, it gained attention for its ability to provide high-quality education in regions with inadequate supplies of teachers, especially in higher-grade STEM education. So, what additional elements are needed to attain frequent problem-solving communication in education online?

Instructors 163

Instructors Achievement Communication Attention 163

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

At Project Information Literacy (PIL), the nonprofit independent research institute I lead, a group of library and information science and new media researchers — including myself — conduct national research about the information seeking behavior of college students and recent graduates.

Beliefs 200

Beliefs Attention Students Discussions 200

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, (..)

Classroom Management 183

Classroom Management Mobile Devices Plagiarism Quizzes 183

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology helps expand teachers’ ability to engage students Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom significantly aids teachers by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing lesson delivery, and improving student engagement.

Technology 130

Technology Teachers Learning Styles Attention 130