Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2024

All of this stuff really draws teachers’ attention. And so you have a group of kids getting a lot of attention that have high needs, and then you have maybe 12 other kids who are managing their own affairs. So yeah, with all that, the teachers had more attention to spread. They expect a lot of adult attention. It just is.

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Attention Reading Beliefs Fairness 203

Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2020

The pandemic that 10 months ago transformed daily life left educators with a slate of questions that would have seemed unfathomable just a year ago: How do I teach online? And what can teachers do to make sure that their students are paying attention? Months after schools began going online, those are still open questions.

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Counselling Attention Hybrid Learning Writing 177

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The white student would look at me apologetically and promise to stop while the Black student would question me or point out that others were talking too, assuming that I was purposely targeting and punishing them. I’ve been more attentive to this in the years since, but with my new student, I’m seeing it play out again.

Culture 207

Culture Students Fairness Questions 207

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2024

Plus, of course, you should seek medical attention immediately. Pay attention to your surroundings during extracurricular activities as well. Always read the fine print and ask questions if you are unclear about coverage specifics. These steps help strengthen any potential claim you might have later on.

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Counselling Attention Fairness Intelligence 158

Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These improvised or newly created tabletop games do have to go through a fair bit of testing before being introduced as a lesson plan. Angie says despite testing the games in advance for timing and the desired learning outcome, actually using it in class can get derailed when students start to ask too many questions.

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Teachers Quizzes Testing Learning Outcomes 215

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

For instance, it now groups student users who are at the same level of mastery together, to make competition more fair. And rather than earning points based on the number of subject-matter questions they answer correctly, they advance based on their performance at other gameplay tasks. In a game, you are 100 percent OK with failing.

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Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 205

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Additional attention needs to be given to all types of learners by addressing various learning modalities, intervention paths, and students with Individual Education Plans through technology that is customizable, integrated, and aligned to state standards. There’s a critical need for more funding for schools, including fair pay for teachers.

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Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Accessibility Culture 362

Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

When the Grading Stack Becomes Too Much As the classroom quiets and the last student heads out the door, you finally take a breathonly to be met with the overwhelming sight of papers piled high, waiting for your attention. This is a question teachers ask all the timeand its fair. But Isnt That Cheating?

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Students Peer Review Math Assignments 52

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2025

Theres a disconnect between what we know is really critical and then what were paying attention to, says Hau, executive director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning and author of a new book about the essential role of relationships in healthy human development. This is actually an interesting question that you're asking.

Intelligence 212

Intelligence Attention Writing Testing 212

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. In my classes, students must qualify to use Minecraft by answering a series of questions I pose. How students answer this question is always interesting. We all have a great time. Problem Solving.

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Writing Reading Teaching Evaluation 199

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Its tool, called Mosaic, centralizes information from different sources (including student records, state assessments and behavior management tools) and displays them in colorful dashboards that flag where district leaders might need to pay attention. Yet often these questions are never asked because they’re buried in the data,” Roza says. “We

Science 143

Science Fairness English Attention 143

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2018

The problem is that as an educator, my natural inclination is to provide these students more direct instruction, increased support and even hand-holding at times—but in a society that values individuals who are motivated, persistent self-starters with initiative, that’s not fair.

Learning 160

Learning Assignments Students Motivation 160

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

As the students move about, teachers observe, record, confer, participate, push extension questions and use this information to plan next steps. Instead of getting upset, she turned her attention to the tea set we had set up where kids brew their own herbal tea and sat with her friends for a few minutes.

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Testing Fairness Language Languages 218

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

Don’t worry, EdSurge’s own social media pro is here to answer your questions. EdSurge is hosting a series of spring fairs this April! This is exactly what social branding can draw their attention to. Share what you’re excited about, but don’t be afraid to ask tough questions if you have concerns. Aneesa: Be authentic.

Fairness 126

Fairness Attention Culture Language 126

Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2024

And that leads to a psychological process, where they question, ‘Is this an environment in which I can truly belong and which people will receive me well and treat me fairly and include me?’ So maybe you give the kid attention, but then you go talk with them about it and you hear what their experience was.

History 212

History Culture Science Fairness 212

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2020

Top Hat got its start in the “clicker” business, offering a web-based and mobile classroom response tool that lets instructors gauge whether students understood the lesson (or paid attention). The question is: ‘How well can Top Hat do it?’” The Toronto-based company once relied on textbook publishers to distribute its technology.

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Textbooks Multiple Choice Questions Quizzes Fairness 152

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2019

A story in the Wall Street Journal today brought national attention to a program by the College Board that assigns what the newspaper calls an “adversity score” to students who take the SAT. The score is a number from 1 to 100, where 50 is average. Screenshot of the College Board's new Environmental Context Dashboard.

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Exams Fairness Testing Evaluation 135

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2024

That question has been in the air since ChatGPT was released in late 2022, and since then many developers have experimented with using the latest generative AI technology as a tutor. A video demo of the latest version of ChatGPT tutoring a student that went viral on YouTube has brought fresh attention to this question.

Intelligence 195

Intelligence Teaching Assistants Laboratory Assignments 195

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Teachers at times want to use a product that’s getting a lot of attention on the internet, without giving a fair shake to the programs selected by the district that might be just as good or better, he says. With a few more questions, as you might have guessed. Taking a Deeper Look So where does that leave us?

Teachers 212

Teachers Fairness Special Education Attention 212

Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 21, 2025

Whether youre planning five-minute bell ringers or long-term research assignments, these sociology questions for 8th grade are sure to get them talking and writing. Perfect for a social studies class, language arts, or a dedicated sociology course, these sociology questions for 8th grade will intrigue even your most reluctant writers.

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Questions Grades Social Studies Middle School 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The teacher won’t be surprised by a failure or a question they can’t answer. If you’re geeky, you love problems, puzzles, and the maze that leads from question to answer. But make it fair. Anecdotally assess their daily efforts and let that count as much as a summative exam that judges a point in time.

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Failure Learning Students Critical Thinking 156

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Kahle, along with Elizabeth Townsend Gard, a Tulane law professor, are calling attention to Section 108(h) of the U.S. copyright code , which hasn’t gotten a lot of public attention. It turns out there’s a lot of weird questions that come up,” Townsend Gard says. That the data is that picky is a problem.”

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Internet Counselling Attention Fairness 145

Teach Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

For example, a student who constantly interrupts might be seeking attention because they feel they are being overlooked. Avoid Over-Spending Time with Disruptive Students Oftentimes teachers focus a lot of their attention on the disruptive students instead of focusing on the rest of the class. Stay Calm: Your reaction sets the tone.

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Attention Fairness Learning Styles Writing 96

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

But all of the sudden, you might find that your company, and the world, is changing—and as a result, you might have to question, or change, those initial decisions. Entrepreneurs also have to consider teachers, Hosford said, telling the audience that even if a product is free, they expect “a fair amount of support.” Take codeSpark.

Learning 139

Learning Game-Based Learning Testing Fairness 139

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Singapore-based company Genius Group has turned some of its attention to the U.S. The CEO of Genius Group, Roger James Hamilton, agreed to answer a few questions from EdSurge about its growth goals and why the U.S. edtech market recently. It’s making acquisitions, and even listed on the New York Stock Exchange in April.

Learning 190

Learning Fairness Attention High School 190

Teach Hub

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Heres how you can take steps to avoid favoritism and create a fair, inclusive space for all your students. This will help you avoid giving some students undue attention. Stick to Your Classroom Management Plan A key way to maintain fairness in your classroom is by consistently adhering to your classroom management plan.

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Fairness Teaching Methods Classroom Management Learning Styles 81

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Lo writes, “the capabilities of generative AI tools might feel like an unwelcome incursion into the hallowed realm of the personal, human-centric field of education, stirring up deep-seated existential questions about the future role of teachers and administrators.” Attention and attentiveness Ultimately, I decided to wipe the slate clean.

Feedback 124

Feedback Writing Intelligence Essay 124

Faculty Focus

MARCH 26, 2023

Although I will focus on the same course (one about how to write multiple-choice questions), this time I want to find out whether ChatGPT can function as my teaching aid. For example, can it come up with examples and questions that I can use in learning materials and activities? It’s similar to a very fast brainstorm.

Multiple Choice Questions 112

Multiple Choice Questions Teaching Participation Writing 112

Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2020

So if the question is, "Is there an institution that's been a traditional liberal arts institution that's now liberal arts online?", One last question for you: Is the solution for any small institution to simply close? There's a number of different ways small colleges can respond. Tell us about the models. I have not seen it.

Art 184

Art Evaluation Coaching Ethics 184

Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 3, 2024

Then you ask what you believe is a simple question all students should know the answer to … and … nothing. Just restate the question again? Maybe they didn’t hear the question. Why aren’t they answering my question? I invite any and all discussion and questions from students during this time. Absolute crickets.

Knowledge 144

Knowledge Students Questions Fairness 144

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Who “they” are and why they’re hiding education are among the questions Tough tackles in his new book, “ The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us.” There’s a lot that needs to change in higher education to make it mostly fair and more effective,” Tough said in an interview with EdSurge. “As

Testing 151

Testing Achievement Culture Fairness 151

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2017

EdSurge will be hosting jobs fairs in the following cities: San Francisco ( April 25 ). By anticipating and answering the hypothetical questions that an interviewer might have, Amarshi expressed a deeper level of thoughtfulness around the needs, concerns and priorities of the company. But the first hires are the most crucial.

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Attention Writing Communication Fairness 103

Edsurge

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Such claims have caught the attention of consumer-protection advocacy groups like the Student Borrower Protection Center, which has found marketing language that it contends is deceptive and predatory. Strong opinions have emerged among opposing sides of this question, which remains unsolved from a legal standpoint. Is it a loan?

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Students Study Language Languages 217

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

In your opinion, what sport gets too much attention? What sport should get more attention? Do you wish your parents would ask you more questions about your day, or fewer questions? Is it fair to judge someone based on social media posts from years ago? When is it okay to break up with a friend?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2017

This in turn enables them to get in the door and get the attention from hiring managers they deserve. They question their worth and ability to compete in a professional workforce that often doesn’t reflect their backgrounds. Increase Confidence Untapped college students have overcome incredible hurdles to get where they are.

Students 131

Students Essay Feedback Fairness 131

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Lo writes, “the capabilities of generative AI tools might feel like an unwelcome incursion into the hallowed realm of the personal, human-centric field of education, stirring up deep-seated existential questions about the future role of teachers and administrators.” Attention and attentiveness Ultimately, I decided to wipe the slate clean.

Feedback 114

Feedback Writing Intelligence Essay 114

Edsurge

JULY 12, 2017

Though this may not be optimal for museum flow, it begs the question: what can schools learn about engagement and personalization from this type of informal learning institution? NYSCI, born at the 1964 World’s Fair in Corona, NY, is on a mission to put its visitors at the center of each hands-on learning experience.

Science 144

Science Learning Schools Gamification 144