k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This approach respects the natural constraints of attention and working memory. Empirical studies show that microlearning modules improve knowledge retention, engagement, and learning outcomes, with participants reporting high effectiveness scores in these areas [3].

Education 167

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 167

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., They may also feel underprepared for reading focused non-fiction, informational texts that require more attention than a casual fiction novel.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2020

Part of this revitalization was to discover and build unique programs of interest that would gain the attention of students throughout the school district. Lucie Public Schools began exploring the possibility of building an esports program at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, its new magnet high school, in the spring of 2019.

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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.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 191

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To be successful, active learning depends heavily on the student’s participation. New technology enables students to participate in the way that’s most comfortable for them. Multi-touch capabilities allow the entire class to participate in group activities that promote collaboration and cooperation while fostering competition.

Learning Styles 327

Learning Styles Participation Hybrid Learning Attention 327

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.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Of interest is Attention! Adding 12 new lamp-free laser displays, powered by Epson’s proprietary 3-chip 3LCD technology, the new models deliver big, bright images, along with convenient collaboration tools, easy setup and ultra-wide options to ensure all participants can see, interact and be seen.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

According to Merriam-Webster, engagement is defined as the act of engaging, which is to draw favorable attention or interest. For our purposes, we are going to say that student engagement is the ability for a teacher to draw the attention or interest of students for the sake of learning. So how do you do that?

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Student Engagement Teachers Students Attention 307

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Teachers can use observations with a checklist when students are: Engaged in group activities or discussions to monitor individual participation and contributions. Completing hands-on tasks or projects to evaluate their skills, collaboration, and attention to task requirements.

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Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Central to this approach are the hooks – strategies that captivate students’ attention and foster excitement for learning. The Kinesthetic Hook Engaging students through movement is a powerful strategy that enhances active participation and deepens learning experiences. in teaching.

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Teaching Gamification Critical Thinking Student Engagement 297

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.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 302

Teach Hub

APRIL 24, 2025

It feels like youre constantly in pursuit of your students attention, trying every trick in the book. But heres the thing – there are ways to redirect your students attention without losing your voice or your mind. This unexpected sound can work wonders in snapping everyone back to attention. Its frustrating.

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Attention Testing Participation Activities 72

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2022

Speaking of engagement, set the expectation right away that all students must participate in some way. In online settings, some are happy to speak up using the video and microphone, but if they are uncomfortable or unable to do that, they can use the chat and other features to fully participate.

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Student Engagement Students Attention Participation 258

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus. This strategy ensures students are paying attention and enhances their critical analysis of video narratives while promoting their evaluative skills.

Skills 310

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 310

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Teachers identified the following factors that might create barriers: audio processing disorders, poor vision, attention deficit, distractions and day dreams, headache or illness, language proficiency, etc. How might a whole group, real-time discussion make it challenging for some students to participate?

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Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

What if they aren’t paying attention and don’t get the important information? Step 5: Self-Assessment : Conclude the activity with a self-assessment component where students reflect on their participation and effectiveness in using the reciprocal teaching strategies. What if kids don’t watch the video?

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Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. These types of activities allow for total engagement and participation for students and allow multiple pathways in the brain to become activated, making retrieval of the learning easier.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

Interactive elements grab student’s attention and invite them to explore, increasing engagement and participation” explained Rubio. “We are happy and grateful to see we are making a difference.”. Interactivity is one of the features that makes Genially stand out from the crowd.

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eLearning Hybrid Learning Attention Communication 271

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

As the competition heats up and attracts ever-larger investments and public attention, the number of participating schools is likely to continue growing, with more four-year, two-year and even vocational institutions joining the fray.

Schools 283

Schools Participation Evaluation Motivation 283

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

As students rotate to this station, they receive focused attention and resources that address their unique learning challenges or advanced needs, ensuring that each student is supported where they are in their learning journey. Students receive individualized attention to address specific areas of struggle.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

I’ve seen kids be more attentive to their grades. The researchers at UC Irvine reached a similar conclusion, finding that student participation in school esports teams leads to “significant feelings of connectedness across all levels of the program, from team to club to peers to the league as a whole.”

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Coaching STEM Students High School 321

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2023

To test the intervention, approximately 50 public high school students from Jefferson City, Hallsville and Fulton will participate. The students will first set goals on how they want to improve, whether that is paying closer attention to the teacher or following directions better.

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Disabilities Students Special Education Evaluation 246

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

Recipients were selected through a competitive nomination and application process which highlighted participating districts,’ schools,’ and educators’ commitment to fostering student growth. Congratulations to all who participated in this inaugural event. For the first time this May, the Discovery Education Awards recognized U.S.

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Education Coaching Elementary School Elementary School 258

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. Hands-on projects provide the perfect opportunity. The bigger and more ambitious the projects, the more confidence the student gains.

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History Feedback Art Learning 304

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The term “stakeholders” often emphasizes all the groups that a school system should pay attention to, regardless of how much influence any given group has over the decisions of the school system. There’s overlap between these terms, but there are also important distinctions—mainly in how the terms are commonly used.

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Education Attention Participation History 271

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2022

talking with family about feelings; feeling supported by family during difficult times; participating in community traditions, such as athletics; sharing a sense of belonging with high school peers; receiving the support of friends; experiencing care from at least two adults who are not parents; and feeling safe and protected by an adult at home.

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Fairness Students Attention Participation 256

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Classkick excels in creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages participation and fosters a love for learning. This hands-on approach captured the student’s attention and made abstract concepts more tangible.

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Special Education Skills Education Feedback 289

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One demographic that warrants special attention in terms of family communication is emerging bilingual (EB) families. Use multiple methods to reach out, considering each family’s preferred mode for convenient participation.

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Communication Language Languages Culture 323

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

talking with family about feelings; feeling supported by family during difficult times; participating in community traditions, such as athletics; sharing a sense of belonging with high school peers; receiving the support of friends; experiencing care from at least two adults who are not parents; and feeling safe and protected by an adult at home.

Fairness 246

Fairness Students Education Attention 246

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Each district will include more than 200 students in grades 3-9, with half participating in 1:1 and half participating in 1:3 (small group) math tutoring. We believe every child deserves the care and attention of a great tutor. Three districts will partner with Littera on this research: Charles County Public Schools (Md.),

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Math Schools Achievement Students 236

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

That’s why attention is being paid to a dozen states that have been specifically tracking COVID learning loss all the way down to individual students. All told, the data from these states represented approximately 15 million students who participated in state assessment programs.

Learning 266

Learning Testing History Math 266

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. Immersive and interactive, digital learning tools can encourage new levels of creativity and concentration in the classroom,” said Horvath.

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English Attention Language Languages 246

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

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. Ignoring for a moment the difficulty with attention spans, how can teachers change this to get students excited about education?

Skills 295

Skills Gamification Learning Intelligence 295

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Participating in a whole group, teacher-led discussions can also be intimidating for ELs. This can hinder their engagement and participation in classroom activities, preventing them from fully benefiting from the learning experience.

English 274

English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

Also, key to a solid communication plan is ensuring the active involvement and participation of teachers and staff. This can be achieved through active participation at industry trade shows, seminars, and training sessions. What do they need to feel prepared and equipped to respond?

Communication 287

Communication Technology Schools Testing 287

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. Additionally, research shows that students who participate in hybrid learning tend to retain information better, as they actively engage with content rather than passively receiving it.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

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. Investors and entrepreneurs, politicians, and the public-at-large all finally started paying attention.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 326