eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

What surprised me most was how seriously students took the project. 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.

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Culture Reading Students Language 197

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Lego Education hosted a breakfast panel on ISTE Day #1 devoted to one of the most perplexing post-pandemic problems for schools—how to keep kids’ attention. Vicki continues to write for Edutopia and has authored two educational books, Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds, and Reinventing Writing.

Student Engagement 245

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 245

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. The benefits extend beyond students. She reported that it also helped a hard-of-hearing kindergarten student understand her better, without shouting or straining her voice.

Physical Education 204

Physical Education Education Communication Motivation 204

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 187

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. So, how do I keep my math, science, and STEM-minded students engaged in the language arts? Use Monster Quiz for assessments.

Art 361

Art Language Languages STEM 361

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency. What: Student agency is the students’ ability to make key decisions in the learning experience. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement and motivation. Differentiating the process, or how students understand or make sense of the content.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Higher-order thinking skills are essential for success, so we should use edtech to drive that thinking Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the education landscape. Memorization and other lower-order skills represented at the bottom of Bloom’s Taxonomy or Level One of Webb’s Depth of Knowledge wheel are part of the learning process.

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Skills Students Assignments Essay 212

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Yet, there were 22 students sitting in my classroom finishing their independent reading activity. Twenty-two heads snapped up to attention. Okaaaay,” I called them to attention. “I The ways and means of learning in the classroom should mirror the culture and community of the students in it. Allow students to lead.

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Skills Teaching Essay Students 218

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Students are grouped based on their skill or ability levels and rotate through all the stations. This structure balances differentiated instruction and uniform content delivery, providing personalized support and consistent foundational learning for all students.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

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. Ultimately, the playlist model creates a more inclusive and engaging learning environment.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

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

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

Many students see no relevance between their education and the real world, and say they are struggling to find meaning in their education or find a career direction, according to a new survey from YouScience , a student engagement platform. Help students discover what they’re good at and match it with what they’re interested in.

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Students Learning Student Engagement Critical Thinking 300

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Why Incorporate Technology In Math Education With smart technology becoming an integral part of everyday life, the average student interacts with different technologies day-to-day. Games Different games can help learners improve their math skills.

Math 147

Math Student Engagement Teachers Mobile Devices 147

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The impending STEAM worker shortage is no secret, and districts are working hard to ensure their students have early and frequent exposure to STEAM learning. In fact, early exposure is key to keeping students engaged in progressively challenging material. See what they did there? .”).

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Attention Critical Thinking Middle School Middle School 277

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Vallon: When I found out about Quest to Learn, what caught my attention wasn't just the game-like learning but the view on wellness. A big part of the school structure is supporting students. Game-based learning isn't just supporting students academically and in their classes.

Game-Based Learning 189

Game-Based Learning Skills Learning Middle School 189

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights.

Teaching 294

Teaching Gamification Critical Thinking Student Engagement 294

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 and students will need a clear understanding of what they are working toward if they are going to measure student progress accurately. choice board of options).

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 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

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. For math, measurement and geometry activities like building models or plotting data can turn abstract numbers into something students can visualize and manipulate.

Middle School 325

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 325

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? Interaction Design Foundation – IxDF.

Failure 303

Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 303

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. The quiet period allows think-time for all students.

Instructors 89

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 89

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Lego Education hosted a breakfast panel on ISTE Day #1 devoted to one of the most perplexing post-pandemic problems for schools—how to keep kids’ attention. Vicki continues to write for Edutopia and has authored two educational books, Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds, and Reinventing Writing.

Student Engagement 130

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 130

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?

Teaching 328

Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 328

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. Second, teaching students how to engage with media in a meaningful way can free teachers from the front of the room.

Teaching 392

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2019

All the first graders in Jean Duran’s class at River Grove School outside Chicago knew the drill: when they were gathered on the multi-colored carpet at the front of the room, they had to pay strict attention to their teacher. in addition to losing her students’ attention, she was losing about ten minutes a lesson sprinting back and forth.

Student Engagement 125

Student Engagement Students Attention Math 125

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. Reports highlight that many students struggle with self-discipline in an online environment, leading to higher dropout rates compared to traditional settings.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

With the hybrid learning model here to stay, many teachers are continuing to struggle with keeping their students engaged , while some learners find it difficult to stay motivated and pay attention to instruction. Another major challenge within the hybrid learning model is the development of social-emotional skills.

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Hybrid Learning Schools Motivation Attention 256

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The State of Engagement 2019 report , from edtech SaaS provider GoGuardian, features insight from hundreds of students, teachers, school leaders, and IT administrators to identify the specific factors contibuting to an engaging learning experience. Related content: 5 online discussion tools to fuel student engagement.

Learning 221

Learning Critical Thinking Motivation Attention 221

Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Some schools spent the summer engaged in magical thinking that everyone would be back in person this fall, just like before the pandemic. I was fortunate to work with numerous educators this summer on how to teach and lead for higher student engagement – even during a pandemic. On Day 3 they brought their own lessons.

Student Engagement 142

Student Engagement Teaching Coaching Discussions 142

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

Keeping students engaged in online learning, whether synchronous or asynchronous, has been one of the greatest struggles educators have had to face. A multitude of training sessions and workshops were held by individuals and institutions as teachers desperately attempted to get on board with the new normal.

Learning 278

Learning Intelligence Motivation Attention 278

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. Technology can engage students and enhance their literacy skills. Digital devices inhibit the development of deep reading skills. They did the sound on it.

Technology 300

Technology Hybrid Learning Reading Critical Thinking 300

eSchool News

MAY 24, 2024

Throughout the school year, the rotation-based model facilitated a dynamic learning environment where students received targeted instruction tailored to their individual needs. Whether focusing on remediation, enrichment, or skill development, each group received the attention and support necessary for academic growth.

Learning 294

Learning Students Attention Achievement 294

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Todays students desire more individualized learning approaches, which empower them to use their creativity, explore their passions, and engage with their peers in more collaborative ways. Introducing students to AI in a safe and controlled environment enables them to learn how to use it effectively and ethically.

Education 287

Education Ethics Culture Universal Design 287

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

In my last two posts on self-awareness and self-management , I explored strategies for helping students identify, understand, and regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The next social-emotional skill is responsible decision-making. By contrast, urgent tasks are those that demand immediate attention or action.

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Fennell, a current professor of education at McDaniel College, has provided his endorsement of hand2mind’s Hands-On Standards product line, which helps K-8 educators and parents teach math with manipulatives to build problem-solving skills. Bush, where he helped bring attention to important issues in the education field.

Math 268

Math Distance Learning Textbooks STEM 268

eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

These days my teaching is at the college level, but I’ve found that at least one challenge never changes, regardless of the age of the students: There is so much to pay attention to all the time! When I’m presenting to the class, I have to focus on what I’m doing and still be aware of how my students are interacting and responding.

Grades 334

Grades Reading Group work Activities 334

Faculty Focus

JUNE 27, 2024

We don’t get much by osmosis but must instead rely on effortful acquisition for the knowledge and skills we need. We aspire to get our students engaged because most of them don’t come to us that way. But how we can do that isn’t always clear, especially since no two students engage the same way.

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Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 70