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. 2020, Orhan and Beyhan, 2020).

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Not helpful : While AI can adjust content, it cannot fully tailor its teaching methods in the same way a human tutor can. Tutors who know your child’s interests and strengths can adapt their teaching more effectively, providing a level of personalization that AI cannot match.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Centering inclusivity is a way to ensure that every child’s needs are met–without ever compromising on the quality of education or attention offered to neurotypical peers. But a personalized, adaptable teaching and learning culture also requires significant resources and supports, which are often unavailable to public school teachers.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Instead of relying on rigid teaching methods, AEF Schools tailor their curriculum to each student, ensuring academic progress while strengthening executive functioning, social skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

While virtual reality games aren’t available in every classroom, Ding emphasized that students can still benefit from teachers branching out into new teaching methods. One of the key takeaways of the study is that teachers should pay close attention to using visuals and hand gestures to help students process information.”

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework. Instead, teachers can focus on more personalized and effective teaching methods that cater to individual student needs and promote deeper understanding.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. Brain-based learning is an educational framework that informs teaching methods by leveraging scientific knowledge about how the brain learns and develops.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This gap persists despite significant attention to youth mental health issues. Use this feedback to make real-time adjustments to teaching methods and school policies. It’s a stark reminder that awareness alone is not enough–we need action. These big picture changes will transform our high schools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Technology equips educators with innovative teaching methods, allowing them to create dynamic and diverse lesson plans. Educational apps, interactive whiteboards, and multimedia resources make lessons dynamic, capturing students’ attention and fostering active participation.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2020

His message is that learning scientists need to pay more attention to context when they test various teaching methods. But he agreed that the takeaway should be to pay more attention to context in learning science research. After all, he and his collaborators did get significant results in their earlier, smaller studies.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How technology is impacting education Technology has profoundly impacted education, upending traditional teaching methods and reshaping today’s learning landscape. Virtual simulations, educational games, and multimedia presentations captivate students’ attention, making complex concepts more accessible and enjoyable.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 16, 2023

After the initial excitment that somthing changed, it fell into a routine with not much better results than any other teaching method. That’s why this article from EdSurge caught my attention: Does ‘Flipped Learning’ Work? But not worse, either.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Modern students require interactive and stimulating content to sustain their attention and deepen their learning. Videos, films, and simulations create immersive learning experiences that traditional teaching methods cannot replicate. Many districts are prohibiting cell phones in classrooms.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2016

As a teacher leader who has had this conversation with teachers, administrators, policy makers, and parents, I recognize an important distinction to which we must pay attention. People outside the profession often want to see a greater sense of urgency about our work. But we’re not there yet.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Depersonalization: In certain instances, technology may depersonalize the learning experience, reducing teacher-student interactions and impacting the teacher’s ability to provide individualized attention. Traditional teaching methods might be overshadowed, potentially diminishing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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. The conversation covered many topics including the importance of personalized learning, community involvement, and innovative teaching methods. In this highlight, Alberto M.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . Attention deficit disorder is a rising issue among K–12 schools. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent findings , 5.7

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 23, 2024

This means that the greatest attention is paid to the development of each child’s individual personality. State or elite school – educational institutions of all forms of teaching are strictly controlled by the Ministry of Education of Cyprus. Educational institutions are based on the British model of education.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Although educators began paying attention to social-emotional competencies decades ago, Osher believes the increased focus is due to a larger accumulation of research and an increase in support from educators who have tried SEL and found it to be successful. Why Are Social Emotional Learning Competencies Important?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

According to a study by the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 60% of students report feeling bored during class, a clear indication that the traditional model often fails to capture attention. Moreover, traditional classrooms typically lack personalized learning opportunities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Technology has profoundly impacted K-12 education, revolutionizing traditional teaching methods and opening new avenues for learning. Adaptive learning platforms tailor content and teaching methods to individual student needs, fostering a more customized educational journey. How has technology impacted K-12 education?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It facilitates interactive and dynamic teaching methods, supports diverse learning needs, and prepares students for a technology-driven world, making education more effective and relevant. These resources help capture students’ attention and make complex concepts more accessible, leading to improved understanding and retention.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The lack of resources and attention to cybersecurity in schools and universities should be a cause for serious concern among students, parents, school boards, and the education industry as a whole," said Sam Kassoumeh, COO and cofounder of SecurityScorecard.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

These resources capture students’ attention and cater to various learning styles, making complex topics easier to understand. Blended Learning : Combine traditional teaching methods with online resources. Personalized Learning : Technology enables tailored educational experiences.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Additionally, it gained attention for its ability to provide high-quality education in regions with inadequate supplies of teachers, especially in higher-grade STEM education. Teachers had to rely on their voices to capture students’ attention and adapt to unfamiliar remote teaching methods to motivate students who only appeared on video.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

Here are crucial elements in K–12 networks to pay attention to: Patching: One of the biggest issues for K–12 schools is patching, according to Lane. One software product from Proofpoint allows IT teams to send out a phishing test that automatically signs teachers up for interactive phishing detection training if they fail. .

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

The idea of using these hands-on environments teach complex technical skills like coding has garnered attention from major companies like Google , who teamed up with the American Library Association in 2017 to fund the creation of coding pathways in makerspaces throughout the country through the Libraries Ready to Code initiative.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2017

Nurture Attention Spans: Over the decades, our attention spans have decreased due to increased exposure to websites, smartphones, and apps. Now, our attention spans last around 8 seconds before we decide if we should stay focused or pay attention to something else.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Students are naturally drawn to these visual and interactive elements, which help in retaining their attention and improving understanding. This flexibility in learning approaches ensures that students are not confined to traditional teaching methods, which might not cater to their preferred styles.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Increased STEM funding from private companies comes as Americans raise concerns over the attention science, technology, engineering and math classes get in the U.S. “Many science and engineering ideas come to life through the devices we hold in our hands, but cutting-edge technologies aren’t easily available to every young person.”.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2018

When using whole-brain teaching methods, Byl turns to a toolbox of strategies intended to tickle different parts of the brain. “I was drawn to the videos… because the kids were so engaged and smiling,” Byl, who previously taught kindergarten, said in an email. “As

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Teach Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Diverse Teaching Methods Co-teaching exposes students to different teaching styles , catering to various learning styles. It also means that there is more attention available to address any individual emotional needs, which can create a more nurturing classroom.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Despite these advancements, challenges like the digital divide necessitate attention. Technology has catalyzed a positive transformation in K-12 education, revolutionizing traditional teaching methods. Hybrid learning models, blending in-person and online elements, offer flexibility.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Teacher training and support: Many educators may not have received adequate training in integrating digital tools into their teaching methods. Distraction and lack of focus: The prevalence of digital devices can lead to distractions and decreased attention spans.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be easily distracted, making it hard for them to finish homework and other tasks. While experiential learning is not a new teaching method, educators are beginning to use innovative VR and AR technologies to enhance it.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

Tech giants Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have unintentionally assigned educators around the world major homework for the summer: Adjusting their assignments and teaching methods to adapt to a fresh batch of AI features that students will enter classrooms with in the fall.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Interactive tools such as educational apps, videos, and virtual simulations make lessons more dynamic, capturing students’ attention and encouraging active participation. Interactive tools such as educational apps, videos, and digital simulations capture students’ attention, making lessons more dynamic and enjoyable.

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