Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Course Context I teach a required, writing-intensive course for students in their junior year of their undergraduate studies. In addition to a heavy writing component, there is also a heavy reading component. While students enjoy the subject matter, they are not terribly thrilled by the amount of reading they are expected to complete.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

For example, at the end of our discussion on memory formation, I ask students to quickly write down the most important concept they learned and one question they still have. 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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Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 65

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 193

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. Create Your Own Verse   Each group writes a new verse that matches the song’s style and rhythm. They may ask ChatGPT for assistance: “Help us write a new verse for this song in the same style.”

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 65

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

All you need is designated time in your class, the right writing materials, and a prompt that really inspires them. This list of 8th grade writing prompts is sure to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!) ” You’ll also find tips for getting middle schoolers to write in every class. Yes, even math!

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Writing Grades Middle School Middle School 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 27, 2025

For example, if they’re writing an essay, help them focus on just the intro first. Personalized feedback helps students see the path forward, as well as showing them that you’re paying attention. When they don’t know where to start, they often just shut down. Instead, break things down. Turn one big task into smaller, doable steps.

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Teaching Failure Students Feedback 94

Lab to Class

JULY 3, 2025

This is not just because young people’s minds have a short attention span from social media, but because human beings are genetically hard-wired to prefer to watch interactive scenes rather than a single individual.

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Lecturing Attention Discussions Questions 52

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

Thus, I paid attention and reflected during the action in order to construct adjustments, while doing hybrid-teaching at the same time. In turn, we can immediately utilize new information to further our faculty assessment reports, professional development, academic writings, and research publication. what we actually do).

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Lecturing Faculty Development Knowledge Laboratory 55

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. Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students.

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Reading English Grades Attention 76

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Missed Signals Shed Cheated in Her Previous Marathon The press coverage from Boston caught the attention of a New Yorker named Susan Morrow. The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. This establishes a baseline of each students writing style, vocabulary, and skills. Im here to help!

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

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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Activities Teaching Learning Attention 81

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 16, 2025

One of the best ways to get good at a complex action (such as playing a musical instrument or pitching a baseball game) is to practice it until it becomes a motor plan," writes movement expert and psychologist Christine Caldwell. I've been writing about play-based learning almost every day for the past 14 years.

Writing 75

Writing Attention Feedback Assignments 75

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

I focused all of my attention on Malcolm. I've been writing about play-based learning almost every day for the past 14 years. There are far too many adults in the world like this boy, people in positions of power, people who cannot come clean no matter what. He shook his head when I asked him if anything hurt. I've written since 2009.

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Attention Writing Teachers Learning 106

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Most are accompanied with handwritten letters from students extolling the influence children’s television shows had on their journeys to donning the cap and gown — one fresh grad writes that she plans to become an elementary school teacher thanks to PBS.

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Fairness Study Laboratory Evaluation 182

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

She no longer feels comfortable inviting students in her argument and persuasion class to discuss and write about politics and current events. We do all these DEI trainings, and our kids still can’t read and write on grade level,” she said. “We We still have a 30-percentage-point gap between Black and white students. It isn’t working.”

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Education Disabilities Questions Counselling 161

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 30, 2025

Inspire regular writing practice Encourage your child to write regularly whether its writing a short story or a few paragraphs from a list of writing prompts , keeping a daily journal, or even penning postcards and letters to family and friends. Suitable for classroom and home-based instruction.

Teaching 52

Teaching STEM Art Learning 52

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 6, 2025

As neuroscientist Patrick House writes, "This must be the ultimate purpose of consciousness: to control a body." Rebecca Solnit writes in her book about walking, Wanderlust : "The treadmill is a corollary to the suburb and the autotropolis: a device with which to go nowhere in places where there is now nowhere to go.

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Writing Language Languages Attention 75

Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

Consider writing your learning objectives in I can statements that are simple, concrete, and kid-friendly. Quick writes: Give students a prompt and one to two minutes to jot down their thoughts. Your introduction grabs attention well. Setting clear, student-friendly learning targets sets the foundation for strong assessments.

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Learning Outcomes Learning Feedback Essay 78

Edsurge

JULY 3, 2025

Obviously there are people who write to us and say, ‘thank you so much — now I can access the books that have been taken away from me,’” said Mikel. But the fact is that these young people are accessing books that are not controversial at all.”

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Accessibility Participation Reading Beliefs 211

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 21, 2025

81% of marketers agree interactive content grabs attention more effectively and 66% admit it increases audience engagement. Unlike traditional storytelling with a fixed plot, interactive stories let users influence the direction, outcomes, and details through their choices and input. I can attest to this popularity.

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Teachers Participation Attention Curriculum 96

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In our newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom. If there is only one pathway provided, students may question their ability to complete a writing task successfully.

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 458

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2021

According to the most recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Performance (NAEP), two-thirds of K-12 students are not writing at levels expected for their grade level. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, writing had not received the same attention as math or reading. Why is writing so important?

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Writing Skills Attention Communication 295

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Texthelp ®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and math skills, today announced the launch of WriQ ®, a cloud-based writing assessment and achievement tool. “Writing is a subject where national norms have been missing,” adds McKay.

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Writing Gamification Motivation Evaluation 257

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2024

Creative writing techniques can make essays more engaging and original while maintaining the required objective structure. This approach not only captured students’ attention but structured arguments more clearly. However, it’s possible to use creative writing ideas to help you come up with a unique essay.

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Essay Writing Attention Feedback 173

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

As students rotate to this station, they receive focused attention and resources that address their unique learning challenges or advanced needs, ensuring that each student is supported where they are in their learning journey. Students receive individualized attention to address specific areas of struggle.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Teachers who have traditionally planned a whole group lesson that moves the class, as a unit, through a series of learning activities find it nearly impossible to hold their students’ attention in the concurrent classroom. Note : I’ve grappled with whether or not to write about the concurrent classroom.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. It’ll start with a plot of land and students will write the story, cast the characters, create the entire 1776 world. This follows Common Sense Media’s seal of approval. Again, think Legos.

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Writing Reading Teaching Evaluation 199

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Sometimes this is the result of students who are distracted or not paying attention. Writing or typing detailed directions is time-consuming. It tends to hold their attention longer. Yet, many of the teachers I work with repeat the same information and directions multiple times in a lesson. Video directions are a game-changer.

Attention 402

Attention Blended Learning Writing Assignments 402

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 15, 2017

I resent the magnetic pull that iPads and apps have on their time and attention. As I write this, I do appreciate the irony of the tech enthusiast educator resenting my own children’s clear adoration of technology. She is currently writing a book (true story!)

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Critical Thinking Writing Attention Art 418

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2024

Here are four tips from the Ask a Tech Teacher team to get you started: How to Improve Essay Writing Skills: Abbie Kay from State of Writing Giving Tips and Strategies for Students Improving essay writing skills is crucial for students aiming to excel academically.

Essay 158

Essay Writing Skills Plagiarism 158

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback. I’ve built project playlists, close-reading playlists, and writing playlists.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

The class may include students with a hearing impairment, auditory processing disorder, or attention deficit disorder. Station 4: Online Station Students select a specific habitat to research and share their learning about the biodiversity in that habitat in writing, video, or a visual format (their choice).

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Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Disabilities 545

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

” When students are at the learning station with me, they have my undivided attention. Group 2 worked collaboratively to create a timeline of John Steinbeck’s life and discussed which events impacted his writing of the novel. I’ve affectionately termed the group that works with me “Tucker Time.”

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Blended Learning Middle School Middle School STEM 420

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

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Yet, those slow mornings feel far away as I write this. I am writing this blog because the lack of balance in my own life has left me feeling exhausted. It is something I continue to work on and it deserves my time and attention. This is advice I freely give but struggle to make a reality in my own life.

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Teaching Writing Attention Activities 416