Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. Without that intrinsic personal motivation, it’s hard to reach the levels we expect and hope,” says Parandeh Kia, associate provost for educational technology at the institute.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2017

We all have had students in our classroom who dislike reading. You can spot them easily during their silent reading time: staring at the wall, using the bathroom, or attempting to sharpen pencils that clearly do not need sharpening. You can get these students reading, but it is time to get creative, smart—and yes, sneaky—about it.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Comprehension: Reading assignments, especially those involving complex texts, can take students varying amounts of time to understand and analyze. Students benefit from the freedom to read at their own pace, ensuring they fully comprehend the material before moving on.

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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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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

Homework has been getting a lot of attention in the media. I want the 4+ hours they have after school to be dedicated to exploring other interests–sports, instruments, playing in the backyard, building random art projects out of old boxes, and reading. ” As I read this, I felt guilty. hours every other day.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2016

Public-private partnerships are expanding Reading Rainbow’s impact for a new generation. This is no easy task considering the reading gap continues to widen between lower and higher income students and the majority of our children do not read past a fourth grade reading level.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2017

As part of our initial orientation, we read an article titled “ Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time ” written by Tony Schwartz and Catherine McCarthy. As I read through the article, I was struck by the difference between managing time–a finite resource–and managing one’s energy. 4 Unplug during family time.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. And while the science of reading is currently in the forefront of media cycles, many other areas of education are being informed by cognitive neuroscience research. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

1 Hard to Motivate After a Long Day at School After spending six to seven hours in a structured, often high-pressure academic environment, students face the additional burden of homework. As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I hope that a close examination of this approach to designing and facilitating lessons will motivate teachers to explore alternative models that free them from the front of the room. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement and motivation. Consuming new information (e.g.,

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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. Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. Game playing develops reading skills. On the surface, it’s not so surprising.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Here’s a sample of some of the newest products and announcements from the conference: Beanstack unveiled a brand-new admin experience to make it easier than ever for you to grow your school’s culture of reading. Of interest is Attention!

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It can provide varied resources such as videos, interactive exercises, and reading materials to cater to these preferences. Effective tutoring motivates, models, and inspires a genuine love of learning. Unlike AI, human tutors can identify what excites and motivates your child.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Reading is the fundamental building block required for life’s journey. From being college ready to launching a successful career or even managing personal finances, every child must first learn to read. Reading opens doors to a whole world of possibilities. Next page: How to support literacy in the classroom).

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. There is a notable drop off in the reading and conversations.In

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I’ve been a reading specialist, a special education teacher, and an English teacher, among others. They’ve been trying their best for years, and it hasn’t gotten them out of special reading classes or eliminated their need for an IEP. She happened to be in a class with many students who often needed support with motivation.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Texthelp ®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and math skills, today announced the launch of WriQ ®, a cloud-based writing assessment and achievement tool. It highlights a number of key challenges for U.S. The report analyzed U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2023

Reading skills are the gateway to success in every classroom subject. The need to read is not limited to English Language Arts classes; literacy skills are essential in math, history and all other content areas. Not being able to read has a profound effect on our self-esteem, social-emotional skills and imagination.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

Seeing their growth and knowing what is coming may keep your child’s attention and enthusiasm high. You may motivate your child to do their homework by offering them a reward relevant to their interests, such as extra time spent on a favorite activity or reading a book about a fascinating topic.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Most American students are still performing below their pre-pandemic counterparts in reading and math, while the yawning gap between high-achieving and low-performing students got even wider, data from the nations report card shows. But in 2024, reading scores declined even more for both fourth and eighth graders. newsletters.

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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. 2020, Orhan and Beyhan, 2020).

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Teach Hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Getting students motivated after spring break can feel a bit like trying to run in flip-flops. Maybe its reading two chapters of a book, completing all homework on time, or improving their test score by a few points. Building this momentum helps students feel capable and proud, which fuels motivation better than any reward ever could.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Thanks to these many digital stimuli, their stimulus thresholds have risen, making it an increasing challenge for teachers to arouse their students’ interest and maintain their attention. BOOKR Class presents storybooks in a highly engaging format to focus on reading in English. Experiential learning is the future of education.

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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. 2020, Orhan and Beyhan, 2020).

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

This student often found it challenging to stay focused and motivated with conventional paper-based tasks. This hands-on approach captured the student’s attention and made abstract concepts more tangible. The program automatically reads messages aloud, allowing students to follow along at their own pace and revisit sections as needed.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

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. They are attention-grabbing thanks to the graphic resources I can customize to each slide in the presentation. You can do it!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. Provide personal questionnaires, pay attention to the extracurriculars students participate in and their behavior with other students. 2: Relevant course content.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention. The dynamic nature of PBL maintains student interest and motivation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

“This survey shows how out-of-touch politically motivated book banning and censorship groups are,” said John Chrastka, EveryLibrary Institute Executive Director. Pro-censorship groups do not represent the vast majority of parents or guardians in their beliefs about librarians, reading, education, and civil society.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The concept hinges on the idea that students complete a project on a single topic–ideally, they choose their own topics to promote interest and motivation–and, in doing so, dive deeply into that topic, ultimately becoming an expert on it. PBL encourages “What if?”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Read news stories, follow the conversation on social media, and explore some of the many free resources available online. Calling attention to these common applications can make the topic of AI feel less overwhelming and help students better understand the role that this transformative technology is already playing in their daily lives.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This article is part of the guide, What Does Reading Well Look Like? I can read. The skill of sounding out words is “reading” at the most basic level. Very young children don’t pick up a book and think, “Oh, I should learn to read.” I am a reader. Add in the understanding of those words, and that’s the next level.

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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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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

A few years ago, I read the book Teach Like A Pirate by Dave Burgess, and the ideas resonated with me and changed my perspective on instructional practices. Central to this approach are the hooks – strategies that captivate students’ attention and foster excitement for learning. in teaching. in teaching.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Now, he was rewarding himself by attentively drawing cartoon cityscapes all over his paper. I know he can learn and do the math, but his struggles with attention and staying focused, along with the structure of school, make it really hard for him and others who share his challenges to find the success they deserve.

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