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. Flexibility : Many students prefer a hybrid model that combines online and in-person education. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 139

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

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.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them with a foundation to learn our varied subject areas? What is student engagement? Before we begin, let’s define student engagement.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

As educators turn their attention to how physical learning environments can influence student learning, more companies are responding to the demand for flexible and innovative classroom furniture. Pasadena high school realizes benefits of active learning with standing desks. Ergotron, Inc.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve. These cognitively challenging tasks will require more time for some students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2021

Comics are a fantastic tool for inspiring student engagement, leveling the playing field so students can demonstrate their learning even if they aren’t great writers, and scaffolding intimidating projects.

Curriculum 350

Curriculum English Attention Art 350

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

This structure balances differentiated instruction and uniform content delivery, providing personalized support and consistent foundational learning for all students. This dual approach ensures that all students receive consistent, targeted attention, maximizing opportunities for growth and understanding.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. 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.

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

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. Teachers can also use the teacher-led station to guide practice, engage learners in interactive modeling sessions, and provide real-time feedback.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Discussions Writing 543

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. 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.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Parents and educators should carefully review any AI tutoring program’s strengths and weaknesses before students begin to work with it. Targeted assistance and adaptive feedback AI tutoring systems do an excellent job of delivering customizable support and feedback that align with student patterns in need.

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Learning Styles Learning Students Gamification 299

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

Lecturing 104

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 104

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

In a virtual setting, it becomes even more critical to find tools that keep these students engaged and provide the support they need. Benefits of using Classkick in special education Classkick’s real-time feedback feature is particularly valuable for special education. Classkick’s instant feedback feature played a crucial role.

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Special Education Skills Education Feedback 276

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

This frees up teachers to plan better lessons and spend quality time with students who need one-on-one attention. When a student struggles with math anxiety or needs encouragement after a tough day, they need more than algorithmic responses–they need human connection. Will AI replace teachers?

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Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 318

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.

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High School High School Schools Students 268

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? Design thinking also has a positive impact on the overall motivation and engagement of students.

Failure 294

Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 294

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

Lecturing 97

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 97

eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Everywhere you look, the data backs it up: Eighty-one percent of superintendents agree that student behavioral concerns are worse now than before the pandemic, with 35 percent saying the situation has gotten significantly worse. ( EAB, 2023 ) Eighty percent of educators are worried about student engagement.

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Technology Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Intelligence 300

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

But it unfortunately wasn’t the edtech industry that won the race for children’s attention–it was social media. Let’s be up front about the fact that student engagement requires more than edtech tools. Teachers are ultimately the key to resurrecting student engagement levels. Many believe it’s still possible.

Technology 288

Technology Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Intelligence 288

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.

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Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2021

Working in a separate room, Nesler’s co-teacher couldn’t see students' responses to assessments and questions on Pear Deck’s teacher dashboard. And with most students opting to leave their cameras and microphones turned off, the co-teacher couldn’t rely on visual cues to check student engagement and understanding.

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Teaching Blended Learning Learning Feedback 190

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2016

New online professional development course focuses on increasing student achievement through engagement with game-based learning. The ever-increasing omnipresence of digital media in student’s lives can be challenging for teachers as they compete for kid’s attention in and out of the classroom.

Gamification 177

Gamification Game-Based Learning Art Coaching 177

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

By integrating choice boards, we put students in the driver’s seat, allowing them to control the pace and path of their learning experience. Simultaneously, choice boards free teachers to focus their time and attention on working with individual students or small-group instruction, providing more personalized support or challenge.

Blended Learning 195

Blended Learning Math Exams Attention 195

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

MAY 28, 2024

They need to choose something that has the best shot of helping the most students.” He says AI products could yield positive learning outcomes by providing personalized attention and learning to students, but does not believe tools such as Khanmigo could replace human instruction completely.

Schools 263

Schools Math Testing Intelligence 263

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

To mitigate this, leaders must seek out diverse data points, including qualitative feedback from students and teachers, classroom observations, and contextual factors like community resources. The key is to ensure that decisions made with this data are equitable and reflect the actual needs and capabilities of students and educators.

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Education Fairness Evaluation Ethics 269

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Artificial Intelligence–AI–has been around a long time, but caught everyone’s attention with the launch of generative AI, ChatGPT, and DALL-E. These made using AI easy enough for anyone and a viable tool for educators and students. This promotes better student engagement and accelerated learning.

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Education Essay Critical Thinking Intelligence 183

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2024

Engaging and Fun Digital learning tools should be interactive and entertaining, capturing children's attention while fostering learning. Look for apps and programs that use bright colors, interesting animations and fun characters to keep students engaged.

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Technology Feedback Learning Styles Achievement 192

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

It is imperative for educators to be aware of the essence of motivation in education in order to create a stimulating environment where students can learn and develop. Through understanding motivation, educators will discover various sophisticated techniques to attract attention and instill a love for learning among students for life.

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Motivation Students Feedback Achievement 174

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2019

Has there been an impact on student engagement? The teachers who have access to Vivi-enabled classrooms have been using more interactive tools to engage their students, so it's made them feel more confident in being able to quickly connect, share, show something, get feedback from students.

Attention 153

Attention Instructors Student Engagement Feedback 153

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

But in addition to being an important outcome, learner agency may also be an undervalued resource for schools, especially when they have less control over how to structure students’ time and attention. The impacts of COVID-19 are highlighting at least three ways in which schools can benefit from nurturing students’ agency: 1.

Teaching 218

Teaching Students Learning English 218

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It enables personalized instruction, increases student engagement, and provides access to vast educational resources. By integrating technology, educators can foster collaboration, improve efficiency, and prepare students with critical digital skills for the future–this underscores the importance of technology in the classroom.

Technology 130

Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 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.

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Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 167

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. One of the most notable changes is the digitization of educational materials.

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 237

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

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In undergraduate classrooms, instructors encounter a variety of students with diverse backgrounds and different personalities. Since discussion-based learning, both in-person and virtual, remains important, teachers should find ways to encourage student engagement in classroom activities and discussions. Invite student feedback.

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Instructors Feedback Discussions Participation 105