eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. People only have so much time, attention, and emotional bandwidth. Compared to apps and games designed purely for entertainment, edtech rarely wins the attention battle on its own.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

This tool is especially powerful for developing creativity and communication skills. Furthermore, it’s a powerful tool for developing literacy skills and content knowledge in a way that resonates with children across grade levels and learning styles. The platform lets you filter texts by grade, Lexile level, or topic.

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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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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

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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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 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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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Taking Chances in the Spotlight’ Research shows that students who practice social-emotional skills in safe environments with well-defined goals have improved social behavior, emotional regulation and academic performance. “We We have clinical psychologists who go through all the improv exercises,” Gethard said.

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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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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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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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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

These improvements broaden DreamBox Reading’s coverage to support all PreK-5 learners and expand educators’ abilities to develop students’ foundational skills and confidence in reading through personalized instruction. This adaptivity ensures that students are met where they are with just-right instruction and fun activities.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2025

They’re meant to help develop fine motor skills, improve concentration, problem solving skills, and help a child be self sufficient. For example a knobbed cylinder or a bead chain, each material has a unique function that guides a child to master a skill through repetition and exploration. Access is the other issue.

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2025

Vendor tables line the walls of the room; a few were run by local businesses, but the ones that drew the most attention were led by our own students. Our gym transformed into a space filled with energy and creativity. She smiled widely and said, "I made this!"

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. I view every classroom interaction as a form of dialogue, and I pay close attention to how students respond emotionally and behaviorally to what and how we teach.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. By incorporating music, creativity, and technology, we keep students present in the class, even when everything else seems to demand their attention. This activity isn’t just limited to the classroom.

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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

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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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

This approach not only reinforces learning but also develops critical thinking skills that serve students well beyond our course. Beyond quantitative measures, I pay attention to qualitative indicators like the sophistication of student questions and the complexity of peer-to-peer discussions.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Programs like ASDAN, BTEC, and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award give students additional pathways to develop leadership, problem-solving, and real-world skills. A key part of this approach is the ASDAN curriculum, which is designed to develop practical skills, social integration, and emotional intelligence.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

They may also feel underprepared for reading focused non-fiction, informational texts that require more attention than a casual fiction novel. Being mindful of some students sensitivity to what they perceive as inadequate skills, the strategies listed below were shared in class. There are only two rules for focused reflection time.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

These modules are ideal for students who are accustomed to fast-paced digital environments and may have limited attention spans. Focusing activities, particularly those conducted at the beginning of class, serve as critical bridges that help students activate prior knowledge and reorient their attention.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

These modules are ideal for students who are accustomed to fast-paced digital environments and may have limited attention spans. Focusing activities, particularly those conducted at the beginning of class, serve as critical bridges that help students activate prior knowledge and reorient their attention.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 29, 2025

Bullying in nursing is a well-documented issue, but less attention has been given to the experiences of nurse educators who face hostility within academic institutions. Faculty development programs that focus on conflict resolution, communication skills, and leadership training can help create a more supportive work environment.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

Each role targets a specific reading skill, and when students cycle through all four, they’re not just reading, they’re processing, discussing, and deepening their understanding. This step pushes students to distinguish between main ideas and supporting details , which is a skill many readers struggle with.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. By incorporating music, creativity, and technology, we keep students present in the class, even when everything else seems to demand their attention. This activity isn’t just limited to the classroom.

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Languages Language Instructors Culture 63

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. I view every classroom interaction as a form of dialogue, and I pay close attention to how students respond emotionally and behaviorally to what and how we teach.

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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. Its exhausting, its overwhelming, and it happens far too often.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2025

software developer employment has been declining, with fewer employed in January 2024 compared to January 2018, but those with the appropriate skills experience an eye-popping low unemployment rate of 2% and a median salary of $132,270. Once you have their attention, share real-world examples they haven’t thought about.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Relevance to Real-World Applications : Students increasingly seek curricula that align with their career aspirations and life skills.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

To explain the disconnect, they point to what behavioral scientists call “noncognitive skills” as the key impediment to voting among young people. Yet we learned quickly that in-person outreach efforts led by student peers still must be strategically responsive to the realities of how students apportion their time and attention.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

To explain the disconnect, they point to what behavioral scientists call “noncognitive skills” as the key impediment to voting among young people. Yet we learned quickly that in-person outreach efforts led by student peers still must be strategically responsive to the realities of how students apportion their time and attention.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs. It’s a simple, effective strategy that not only improves reading skills, but also increases reading stamina.

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The Hungry Teacher Blog

JULY 21, 2025

Friday: Pick Your Rhythm When you’re curriculum planning, you’re looking at a lot of different ELA skills: reading, writing, grammar, listening, and vocabulary. Most teachers will map out a daily or weekly schedule where they block time for each of these skills. During this time, you lean into writing standards and skills.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

This foundational knowledge includes study skills. And if you can incorporate their phones and/or electronics into the lesson, you’ll get a lot more students paying attention! Have all students set skill-based goals at the beginning of the year.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

But lets be honest, coming up with fresh and creative ways to hold their attention isnt always easy. Simply stepping outside can make a noticeable difference in your students attention and energy levels. If youre looking for something new to try, one simple yet powerful strategy might surprise you: take your teaching outside.

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