Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

And so they’ve designed systems, strategies and tools to better hold the attention of their students, many of whom are working adults. These techniques include human outreach, like employing teams of mentors and advisers who proactively check in on students, as well as automated tools that help keep learners on track.

Student Engagement 194

Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Exams 194

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

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. And I refuse to be that person who blames the millennial/TikTok generation, COVID, or believe I’ve lost my capacity to reach my students.

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

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.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

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. Older learners can get into plane geometry and the study of predetermined shapes.

Math 147

Math Student Engagement Teachers Mobile Devices 147

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. Research has found that around 66 percent of students are not engaged with school.

Students 300

Students Learning Student Engagement Critical Thinking 300

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

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. And I refuse to be that person who blames the millennial/TikTok generation, COVID, or believe I’ve lost my capacity to reach my students.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are active study strategies? These strategies empower students to take an active role in their learning, enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and academic success. What are active study strategies? These strategies empower students to take ownership of their learning and engage actively with the material.

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Study Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning 130

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2017

Plenty of peer-reviewed research shows that classroom “clickers” improve student learning when it comes to delivering facts. But a new study found that the devices can actually work against deeper learning of big-picture concepts. The study’s lead author, Amy M.

Study 150

Study Multiple Choice Questions Peer Review Quizzes 150

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

Lecturing 104

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 104

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators.

Teaching 299

Teaching Gamification Critical Thinking Student Engagement 299

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 92

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 92

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. Flexibility : Many students prefer a hybrid model that combines online and in-person education.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

Lecturing 96

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 96

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Hybrid learning serves as a great option for students–however, in the early days of pandemic virtual learning, teachers noticed the need for stronger tools and resources in order for them to create the best possible learning experience.

Hybrid Learning 258

Hybrid Learning Schools Motivation Attention 258

Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2021

As the pandemic has forced more teaching online, plenty of instructors have been trying to figure out the best way to keep students’ attention and interest with lecture videos or Zoom sessions. Multimedia instruction has to include the instructor,” Andrew Stull, one of the authors of the study, recently told EdSurge.

Instructors 218

Instructors Lecturing Teachers Attention 218

eSchool News

JULY 9, 2024

The five new entrants to the EdTech Top 40 this academic year include PBS, Panorama Education, Scratch, Adobe, and Grammarly; the latter three indicating the quickly increasing prevalence of AI in schools and drawing attention to the need for best practices to guide its use.

Attention 297

Attention Accessibility Educational Technologies Study 297

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. Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning.

Middle School 333

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 333

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Unlike traditional tutoring formats, in which the materials and pace of delivery are standardized for students, AI systems track students’ performance, monitoring shifts in student strengths and weaknesses and adapting the type of content, its delivery method, and speed accordingly.

Learning Styles 311

Learning Styles Learning Students Gamification 311

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

Beyond academics, consider whether the institution provides career support through career services–does it help students secure internships, research positions, or study abroad opportunities relevant to your field? Compare financial aid packages and consider the long-term impact of student loans.

Questions 285

Questions Students Study Textbooks 285

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2019

Here are the most-read stories on creativity, engagement, and student well-being this month: 1. 3 great ways to supercharge student engagement. No matter what the subject, before students can learn new skills or absorb new material, they need to be paying attention.

Students 215

Students Attention Testing Participation 215

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. All of this work was virtual.

Student Engagement 142

Student Engagement Teaching Coaching Discussions 142

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2017

He is the program director and co-founder of Pioneer Academics , which identifies and empowers high-achieving students with university professors so they can take part in challenging and creative research opportunities across a wide range of disciplines while still in high school.

Students 261

Students Testing Achievement Curriculum Design 261

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Teachers in rural areas are exceptionally creative, working around limited library access, funding restrictions, and the ever-present battle with scaling best practices to support their students. Finding interesting resources goes a long way in boosting my students’ engagement with the material, better positioning them for lifelong success.

Students 339

Students History Essay High School 339

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This is unfortunate because reading truly is the cornerstone of academic success, and students who didn’t master the skill during their elementary years can face a significant uphill battle as they complete their education. For me, the rewards also extend beyond the school day and standardized tests.

Reading 294

Reading High School High School Social Studies 294

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The school had a character-focused approach, and during our time there we studied philosophy, practiced mindfulness, and engaged in daily physical movement activities from swimming and martial arts, to hockey, soccer, and rugby. I attended the John Scotus School , which was founded by the parents of my friend, Nick Telford.

Coaching 293

Coaching Learning Students Study 293

eSchool News

JULY 24, 2024

Nurture and promote healthy digital engagement Educators and IT directors today are more attentive to creating a safe and positive experience for students via the learning tools and administrative technology employed at the district.

Evaluation 321

Evaluation Attention Classroom Management Discussions 321

Faculty Focus

JUNE 27, 2024

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. So, what does student engagement look like, then, and how can we measure and nurture it?

Student Engagement 74

Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 74

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

The five new entrants to the EdTech Top 40 this academic year include PBS, Panorama Education, Scratch, Adobe, and Grammarly; the latter three indicating the quickly increasing prevalence of AI in schools and drawing attention to the need for best practices to guide its use.

Mobile Devices 268

Mobile Devices Attention Educational Technologies Accessibility 268

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Do you know that when teachers fail to hook students’ attention on that first day, engagement remains a struggle for the rest of the semester (Roberto, 2021)? I wanted to establish a sense of belonging for each student, a basic motivation that is common to all humans (Bentrim & Henning, 2022). & Henning, G.W.

Student Engagement 116

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 116

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Earlier this year, we surveyed nearly 1,600 undergraduate students from nine U.S. colleges and universities as part of a larger study on how people living in America encounter and respond to climate change news and information.

Beliefs 198

Beliefs Attention Students Discussions 198

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Students learn best when they study real ballot initiatives during an election year or work with journalism professors to write their own editorials for the local paper. With an increased emphasis on improving test scores in reading, writing, math and science, social studies fell to the wayside.

History 217

History Social Studies Education Knowledge 217

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

What if they aren’t paying attention and don’t get the important information? In addition to those questions, teachers may not want students staring at a screen all class period (legitimate concern!). Step 2: Create small groups of four students. What if kids don’t watch the video?

Teaching 392

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

In my 2014 book “ MOOCS Essentials ,” I reflected on each aspect of the residential learning process and how developers of massive open online courses were trying to replicate those experiences virtually, or come up with ways to keep students engaged without direct teacher-student interaction.

Lecturing 202

Lecturing Questions Learning Attention 202

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2015

“My Class Insights gives students more data and control over their learning, making WebAssign powerful tool for increasing student engagement,” said Jack Narayan, WebAssign chief academic officer and mathematics professor. Material from a press release was used in this report.

Exams 178

Exams Students Attention Knowledge 178

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2024

When young students miss school, their teachers begin to think of them as less capable in math and language and less committed to learning, according to a new study. For some observers, this reveals that absences may threaten to push students into bad academic patterns early on, with potentially lifelong consequences.

Teachers 196

Teachers Students Study Distance Learning 196

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

This initiative helps students strengthen their academic foundations, develop better study habits, and build resilience. Whether a student struggles with organization, time management, or test anxiety, this program provides the structured guidance necessary to close learning gaps and boost confidence.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Do you know that when teachers fail to hook students’ attention on that first day, engagement remains a struggle for the rest of the semester (Roberto, 2021)? I wanted to establish a sense of belonging for each student, a basic motivation that is common to all humans (Bentrim & Henning, 2022). & Henning, G.W.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98