Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., Preparing to join classroom discussions requires intentional preparation. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A., H., & Bailey, E.

Instructors 87

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 87

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of talking at kids, teachers can facilitate differentiated direct instruction, guide practice, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback. What if they aren’t paying attention and don’t get the important information? Yet, teachers have a lot of concerns about using media in the classroom.

Teaching 392

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

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.

Laboratory 191

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 191

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

When I facilitate blended learning workshops, I ask participants to think about these three roles and identify the role they spend the most time and energy in. In the same way, teachers should dedicate the same time and attention to feedback as they do to instruction. The responses always yield the same results.

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It turns out that with each passing year, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to capture and hold a student’s attention and focus during my lessons. Our cognitive resources do, however, have a limit; therefore, we must always choose from the available resources that we can pay attention to.

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Capturing students’ attention throughout the entire class is crucial for any teacher, but the challenge lies in the fact that, despite teachers’ expertise in their subject matter, it can be challenging to hold students’ attention for an extended period. Discuss practical applications. Can you find it?

Attention 121

Attention Teaching Instructors Minute Papers 121

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus. Discussion forums Platforms such as Padlet or Flipgrid encourage collaborative discussions among students regarding media consumption and analysis.

Skills 310

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 310

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It turns out that with each passing year, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to capture and hold a student’s attention and focus during my lessons. Our cognitive resources do, however, have a limit; therefore, we must always choose from the available resources that we can pay attention to.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Provide personal questionnaires, pay attention to the extracurriculars students participate in and their behavior with other students. 5: Linking information and student participation (tie). Tied for fifth place are two instructional practices: linking new information to prior knowledge and facilitating student participation.

Student Engagement 302

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 302

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Central to this approach are the hooks – strategies that captivate students’ attention and foster excitement for learning. Simple yet effective strategies, such as presenting a mystery box or revealing half of an image, encourage students to speculate, discuss, and inquire. in teaching.

Teaching 297

Teaching Gamification Critical Thinking Student Engagement 297

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills. Participating in a whole group, teacher-led discussions can also be intimidating for ELs.

English 274

English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Physical projects allow kids to use materials in new ways, generating ideas and encouraging more frequent class participation. This encourages attention to detail and creative problem-solving. Sometimes no one knows the right answer, but team discussions can illuminate practical solutions.

History 304

History Feedback Art Learning 304

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

But TikTok, and social media more broadly, continues to capture curiosity and attention, and it’s not all just dance videos–Indiana science teacher @ChemteacherPhil commands an audience of more than 3 million followers on the app. Is there a lesson in that? Or, if you’re Maynard Kereke (Hip Hop M.D.), Try, fail, learn, repeat.

Teaching Methods 315

Teaching Methods Lecturing Schools Beliefs 315

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Capturing students’ attention throughout the entire class is crucial for any teacher, but the challenge lies in the fact that, despite teachers’ expertise in their subject matter, it can be challenging to hold students’ attention for an extended period. Discuss practical applications. Can you find it?

Attention 93

Attention Teaching Instructors Minute Papers 93

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Summarized transcription: What and why Summarized transcription, a form of “speech-to-text services,” provides “meaning-for-meaning” transcriptions by summarizing the essence of a discussion or other spoken content. Conversely, d/Deaf students might opt for real-time captioning as a necessary accommodation.

Disabilities 279

Disabilities Learning Styles Lecturing Accessibility 279

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. Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom.

Teaching 326

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 326

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

All the great teachers I had growing up found ways to involve the topic they were discussing, even tangentially, into current events. For example, my grandmother is an avid participant in book clubs and claims role models in her early years helped foster the curiosity that continues today.

Skills 295

Skills Gamification Learning Intelligence 295

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

The author’s work did not discount the fact that there are inspirational teachers whose lectures are so compelling they can hold student attention for hours. When developed by experienced teachers, these segments are carefully choreographed to consider not just the content being taught, but the needs of each learner.

Lecturing 207

Lecturing Questions Learning Attention 207

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

To fix the problem, I planned amazing lessons that would flop because the kids would either stare at me without paying attention or refuse to turn in assignments. Consider equitable systems for calling on students to participate in discussions. In my own classroom, I use fishbowl strategies to encourage discussions and debates.

Teachers 326

Teachers Middle School Middle School Failure 326

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Small class sizes ensure that every student receives the individual attention they need. Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. But communication isnt just about updatesits about meaningful conversations.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

This is an evolving relationship that requires continuous attention and ongoing collaboration. School programs, such as inviting officers to participate in driver’s education classes, also provide avenues to bridge the gap between students and law enforcement. This is especially common in rural areas.

Schools 282

Schools Communication Intelligence Evaluation 282

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Listening is discussed and explained in books, in TED talks, on YouTube, and in countless articles in education, business and in health care. how to pay attention to your non-verbals. They speak to a number of collaborative skills that make a group member effective. More on other skills in future columns.] Why so many citations?

Achievement 237

Achievement Skills Coaching Attention 237

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts. Then, students participate in easy to prepare hands-on labs that use simple science supplies commonly found in classrooms or at home.

Student Engagement 242

Student Engagement Science Schools Elementary School 242

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. One of the most powerful techniques in my traditional classroom is the think-pair-share discussion format.

Active Learning 61

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 61

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

To fix the problem, I planned amazing lessons that would flop because the kids would either stare at me without paying attention or refuse to turn in assignments. Consider equitable systems for calling on students to participate in discussions. In my own classroom, I use fishbowl strategies to encourage discussions and debates.

Teachers 289

Teachers Middle School Middle School Failure 289

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

revolution to more recent discussions on rights and liberties, there are lesson plans and activities available for whatever unit your students need. Contest winners get to participate in behind-the-scenes experiences at iconic American historical and cultural sites as part of America’s Field Trip. From lessons focused on the U.S.

Students 341

Students History Essay High School 341

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hannah Ritchie, senior researcher in the Programme for Global Development at the University of Oxford and deputy editor at “Our World in Data” refers to the growing attention to do something about climate change as “urgent optimism.” The classroom may be the best place for faculty to start.

Beliefs 201

Beliefs Attention Students Discussions 201

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

No matter what your program’s goals are, determining and discussing them is the most critical factor when launching a new program. or “how will you communicate with families and students who are actively participating in their learning?” Or perhaps you have multiple goals you want to accomplish. The sky’s the limit.

Blended Learning 285

Blended Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Academic Integrity 285

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The digital divide widens as some students lack access to essential devices and reliable internet connectivity, hindering their ability to fully participate in digital learning environments. Discussing technology’s impact on education leads to an exploration of the positive and negative effects of technology on education.

Technology 240

Technology Education Internet Critical Thinking 240

eSchool News

JULY 9, 2020

But many are unwilling to discuss the two 800-pound gorillas that every school or university faces. As a result, most K-12 schools report participation in esports play is 95-99+ percent male, despite the fact that females accounted for 46 percent of gamers nationwide. I personally see those benefits.

Peer Review 194

Peer Review Attention Study Participation 194

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2023

The pandemic brought even more attention to this issue. UNIVERSE helps teachers solve the engagement problem with a metaverse concept—students and teachers can feel more present and participate in natural conversation. Teachers can divide students into discussion groups. Creating a Sense of Belonging with Virtual Worlds.

Teaching 213

Teaching Lecturing Education Learning 213

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Most of us know what to expect in a face-to-face classroom: Students sitting in rows, facing instructors and listening to lectures, watching videos displayed on screens up front, or, in smaller classes, participating in lively discussion. But are colleges paying attention to what online students want most?

Mobile Devices 212

Mobile Devices Lecturing Quizzes Participation 212

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

A lot of injustices are recorded,” he said, “and until they get attention nothing is done about them.”. On the other hand, Faris noted, “there is a cycle of shaming and public outrage and outsized attention. Students who participate sign an agreement to follow the rules on “appropriate cellphone use.”.

Schools 239

Schools Attention High School High School 239

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2024

This encoding involves attention and perception, allowing the brain to filter and focus on relevant information. This could involve discussing the content with classmates, relating it to real-life examples, or applying it to solve problems.

Knowledge 195

Knowledge Participation Discussions Writing 195

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students, followed by a series of brief videos and prompts to guide class discussion. Discovery Education’s digital resources grab students’ attention, opening the door for our school’s educators to capitalize on our learners’ natural curiosity.

Elementary School 236

Elementary School Elementary School Student Engagement Science 236

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This gap persists despite significant attention to youth mental health issues. Data-driven engagement : Implement systems to track not just attendance, but also participation and enthusiasm in classes, using this data to inform school policies and practices. These big picture changes will transform our high schools.

High School 274

High School High School Schools Students 274