eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Building Inquiry-Based Instruction : This session is designed to support educators in creating inquiry-based lessons with a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills; both of which enhance student performance in and out of the classroom.

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Attention STEM Assistive Technology Critical Thinking 283

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

This practical activity allows me to visually assess their understanding of interview dress code and making this a practical skill for real life. This exercise helps them practice essential communication skills and familiarizes them with the process of visiting a healthcare professional.

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Special Education Skills Education Feedback 286

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, writing had not received the same attention as math or reading. Writing is a complex cognitive ability that is foundational to the development of communication and thinking skills. Employers routinely report that they desire stronger written communication skills in their employees.

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Writing Skills Attention Communication 276

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Ignoring for a moment the difficulty with attention spans, how can teachers change this to get students excited about education? While it is information that you must understand to be a functional member of society, today’s students would much rather be doing anything else.

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Skills Gamification Learning Intelligence 293

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

One might assume that the most desirable skills for someone entering a STEM field would be things like vast scientific knowledge or a laser-like attention to detail. This gives them the skills and confidence to not only meet the challenges of the classroom, but also those awaiting them in adulthood.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Since 2017, consistent media attention focused on the literacy crisis has created a groundswell of support for learning about the science of reading. Despite this groundswell, too many educators are still entering classrooms without the skills and knowledge they need to teach reading. What do teacher educators need?

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

They werent just completing an assignment–they were crafting their voices, practicing communication skills, and taking pride in their ability to share something they loved in a second language. Her work demonstrated not only strong literacy skills but also digital fluency and a growing sense of self-expression.

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Culture Reading Students Languages 205

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

There is an inequality of teacher attention. This inequality of attention is not a teacher shortcoming but rather a natural product of having a group of students in the physical classroom with the teacher while other students attend class online. First, I want to identify a few of the challenges I observe in concurrent classrooms.

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Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Their teachers will spend these early weeks determining where the 5- and 6-year-olds are developmentally, what academic, social and emotional skills they bring, and what support they need to set them up for a successful school year. These skills are the bedrock. Another is cognitive development, such as reasoning and problem-solving.

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Skills Teachers Cognitive Development Writing 209

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. By aligning teaching practices with the natural processes of the brain, educators can enhance memory formation, foster critical thinking, and support the development of appropriate social-emotional skills.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

For many students, small-group instruction and focused attention provide critical early literacy support (Foorman et al., Foundational skills to support reading for understanding in kindergarten through 3rd grade (IES Practice Guide). Teachers must avoid benign neglect, which occurs when delayed readers are unintentionally overlooked.

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Disabilities Learning Disabilities Reading Motivation 210

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

Clear verbal and nonverbal communication build trust and respect, making students feel heard and helping them more effectively develop motor skills. Physical education develops students’ motor skills and shapes physical activity and fitness behaviors. It also supports in class management and delivering clearer instruction.

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Physical Education Education Communication Motivation 214

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Do they require more dexterity and attentiveness than is usual for a child? For example, English fluency can be a lifechanging skill in terms of job opportunities, quality of life , and finances. Study the existing literature on the intersection between childrens learning and advanced tech features.

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Languages Language Learning English 261

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

I feel like I can give more attention to my students and projects using AI rather than spending my whole afternoon or weekends working on the planning. With Gemini, my planning is so fast and easy, said STEM teacher Natali Barretto. I can adapt my lesson plan to the needs of my students, and it can give me more ideas.

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Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 200

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Students are grouped based on their skill or ability levels and rotate through all the stations. Teacher 1: Provides targeted instruction tailored to each group’s needs, abilities, and skill levels. Teacher 2: Delivers the same instructional content or activity to all groups, regardless of their skill levels.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

I wanted to shift the conversation from points to the development of skills. I wanted students to take ownership of their progress and skill development. That’s why my students spend time each week reflecting on the skills they are developing in our class. I do not believe grades should happen to students.

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Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Perhaps … it’s not just about the skills we bring to the table. Back in 2019 , I took to an EdSurge column to share my opinion — a sounding call for more attention to be paid to the role social capital plays in education and workforce training. And although African American/Black workers account for only 5.7 percent of the U.S.

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Skills Schools Motivation Study 214

eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2023

Without strong reading skills, students will struggle as they progress through their education. Students who have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) , as well as those from Title I schools, typically receive special attention and services. Literacy is the foundation upon which all learning is built.

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Learning Disabilities Disabilities Attention Reading 286

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

And the tragedy and isolation that has accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic means that teachers need to focus their attention on relationship-building and teaching SEL above all. It is difficult to teach skills you aren‘t practicing. A move to remote learning requires teachers to reimagine their pedagogy. Prioritize your own well-being.

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Teaching Attention Skills Activities 363

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2020

While most of my students choose to come to our school because we focus on math, science, and STEM—the subjects they enjoy—I am tasked with helping them develop their reading and writing skills. Here are five ways you can use technology to capture and hold the attention of language arts students. Use Monster Quiz for assessments.

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Art Language Languages STEM 363

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Competence: Students may not feel confident in their writing skills generally or their ability to answer a particular question specifically. Family members might not be fluent in the language of the writing assignments, or they may lack the necessary writing skills to assist their students effectively. Pre-order Available!

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 457

eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2020

If you’ve been paying attention to education news lately, you’ve probably noticed that the conversation around technology in the classroom is shifting. Building competence in academics and skills while building confidence in learning has finally come into full focus. Edtech should adapt with the learner.

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Blended Learning Education Learning Attention 357

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 189

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What: Teaching techniques designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners with varied needs, skills, abilities, and language proficiencies. Differentiating the content, or how students access knowledge, understanding, and skills. Below are the benefits and challenges of teaching in a whole group lesson.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2024

From the three-paragraph essay to one that lives up to the purpose of essays is a big leap both scholastically and skills-wise. StateOfWriting is a platform that provides expert guidance on personal statement writing, significantly enhancing your writing skills.

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Essay Writing Skills Plagiarism 159

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This approach respects the natural constraints of attention and working memory. Working professionals can advance their skills during brief periods of availability. Duolingos language lessons, which take just a few minutes per session, exemplify how microlearning can make consistent progress both accessible and effective.

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Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 167

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 306

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Teachers–sometimes more than parents–can tap into kids’ interests and skill sets. And how do you help an advanced student understand that they can use their skills for good by choosing a career as a cybersecurity professional rather than an underground hacker? Identify interest and skill.

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Attention Knowledge Skills Accessibility 286

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers can pop in and out of breakout rooms while students discuss academic topics and collaborate around shared tasks, but it isn’t the same as walking around a classroom with watchful eyes and attentive ears. What will students understand (content knowledge) or be able to do (skills) at the end of the lesson or learning cycle?

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Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Most teachers dedicate significant time and energy to their instructor role, explaining complex concepts and processes and modeling specific strategies and skills. 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

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

This also teaches students to hone their self-directed learning skills as they own more of the responsibility for their learning. As students work through the playlist, teachers can gather formative assessment data to identify those who might benefit most from one-on-one attention.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

With time-saving technology strategies, school librarians can find ways to connect with their school’s teachers and students on a deeper level, forming relationships and helping with research and skill development. During an ISTELive session , Kristina A. 1. “Work smarter, not harder.”

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Schools English Motivation Attention 339

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A teacher’s cognitive engagement is the degree of attention to and investment in their work (Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013). What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? Where are they seeing growth in their skills and/or content knowledge?

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Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

Technology can engage students and enhance their literacy skills. And that’s just one example of using technology to enhance writing skills, public speaking skills, and stimulating imagination while learning about a critical historical moment.”. Digital devices inhibit the development of deep reading skills.

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Technology Reading Skills Critical Thinking 363

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? How do I use design thinking?

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Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 305

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This process reinforces scientific inquiry and builds critical thinking skills as students see, touch, and analyze real results from their experiments. Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 330

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Yet, many teachers find it challenging to connect with learners as they navigate the demands of teaching online, on a hybrid schedule, or in the concurrent classroom where their attention is divided between in-class and online students. Small-scale playlists may focus on introducing students to a particular concept or skill.

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Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420