eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By minimizing disruptions, promoting positive behavior, and establishing clear expectations, classroom management enhances academic achievement, cultivates social-emotional skills, and fosters positive teacher-student relationships. What are the positive effects of classroom management? Let’s explore.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

On the 10th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on student engagement. This means that educators can turn boredom to their advantage by tailoring their content to meet these student needs. These adaptations do not need to be complicated either.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

Whether educators need to learn how to use edtech tools, analyze student data or implement Common Core standards, online PD can offer educators support when and where they need it. But how can school leaders integrate online PD into their culture quickly and effectively? Google Classroom and Meet for Remote Learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

State certified teachers stream in to lead real-time, synchronous classes, while paraprofessionals are on-site for classroom management and tech support. Bringing in educators from diverse global backgrounds not only fills vacant positions, but also enriches the educational experience with unique cultural perspectives.

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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. This flexible approach helps to ensure that all students get what they need to be successful.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

This means that educators can turn boredom to their advantage by tailoring their content to meet these student needs. In fact, there are a number of simple methods teachers can use to spark student engagement while fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. These adaptations do not need to be complicated either.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Two main factors can have a significant impact on a teacher’s emotional engagement at work: The quality of their relationships with students Student behaviors and classroom management. The Quality of a Teacher’s Relationship with Students. Student Behaviors and Classroom Management.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This surge, driven by the need to bridge the gap of physical isolation, highlighted the urgency to scrutinize how these students engage with digital platforms. Being not only consumers but also active content creators, examining their social media usage reveals much about their cultural identity expression.

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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.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. GoGuardian’s research team recently conducted a survey of educators from 40 countries to gather insights about the instructional practices that drive student engagement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

For anyone involved in education, the importance of engagement is clear. And the need for both student engagement and buy-in cannot be overstated when it comes to device rollout. The more aligned students are with teachers, and the more aligned students are with one another, the more effective any implementation will be.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

It is important to build this type of classroom environment so students can feel safe to respond freely and ask questions all throughout the semester (Ricevuto & McLaughlin, 2022), which of course, increases student engagement. and analyze what they see and state what they think they know about me. & Henning, G.W.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

At South Park Middle School, our PBIS experience has transformed not only our school culture but also student and staff morale. With administrative support and creative freedom, teachers have become the drivers of this cultural transformation. PBIS isnt just about managing behavior. And were happy to give them the keys!

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This surge, driven by the need to bridge the gap of physical isolation, highlighted the urgency to scrutinize how these students engage with digital platforms. Being not only consumers but also active content creators, examining their social media usage reveals much about their cultural identity expression.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

“A one-size-fits-all instructional approach doesn’t work in a classroom where every student brings their own unique learning style. More than ever, personalized learning is critical in getting students engaged and motivated to learn and supporting academic growth,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

It is important to build this type of classroom environment so students can feel safe to respond freely and ask questions all throughout the semester (Ricevuto & McLaughlin, 2022), which of course, increases student engagement. and analyze what they see and state what they think they know about me. & Henning, G.W.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

And just like you wouldnt hand out glitter without laying down some ground rules (because, hello chaos), you shouldnt jump into science without first covering your classroom procedures. They help establish a culture of respect, responsibility, and critical thinking. Want more tips for setting up classroom expectations?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2023

The Impact of Assigned Seats at Student-led Stations These seating assignments helped maintain a productive culture during this student-led collaborative station in a variety of ways: Students in the same rotation group did not sit next to friends who might distract them, so they stayed on task.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It’s pretty ideal for brainstorming sessions and collaborative projects online featuring: Real-time collaboration Multimedia support Easy to embed and share Flipgrid A video discussion tool, Flipgrid encourages students to express their ideas and engage in discussion through short video exchanges.

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Teach Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This can alleviate the workload and reduce burnout, as teachers are not solely responsible for every aspect of classroom management. Increased Student Achievement Co-teaching significantly enhances student achievement by providing more personalized instruction and increasing student engagement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

Some call Classcraft a classroom management tool but really, it’s more about injecting excitement in your teaching and touching on the important social-emotional learning that sometimes gets forgotten. It clarifies history, helps students find related events, and is a visual representation of what happened. Timeline JS.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). The notion of what is funny varies from culture to culture. References: Shaw, P. Dahlfred, K.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Research shows that initial class sessions are crucial for establishing trust, setting expectations, and capturing student interest (Curzan & Damour, 2000; Davis, 1993; Lucas, 2006; McKeachie, 2002) three elements essential to maintaining engagement across the semester. Student engagement techniques: A handbook for college faculty.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). The notion of what is funny varies from culture to culture. References: Shaw, P. Dahlfred, K.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The idea of students’ engagement and participation, shared objectives, and accountability can significantly strengthen students’ investment in their learning process (Wagino, Maksum, Purwanto, Krismadinata, Suhendar, & Koto, 2023). Collaborative learning benefits students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

I’ve taught in a few districts with unique missions and priorities, but one thing that has remained constant is the fact that to make sure that learning remains engaging and relevant for the modern learner, risk-taking in the classroom is a necessity. The more I learned about flipping my classroom, the more fears that developed.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Research shows that initial class sessions are crucial for establishing trust, setting expectations, and capturing student interest (Curzan & Damour, 2000; Davis, 1993; Lucas, 2006; McKeachie, 2002) three elements essential to maintaining engagement across the semester. Student engagement techniques: A handbook for college faculty.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The idea of students’ engagement and participation, shared objectives, and accountability can significantly strengthen students’ investment in their learning process (Wagino, Maksum, Purwanto, Krismadinata, Suhendar, & Koto, 2023). Collaborative learning benefits students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Students report that: The practice gives students the opportunity to reflect upon and share their appreciations in ways that will positively shape the classroom culture, lead to a deeper sense of investment in learning and engagement and help them feel seen and valued. Accessed on May 30, 2018. link] Schoem, D.,

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Back channels give students the opportunity to have their own conversations, to share questions and comments, and, yes, memes and jokes that, in our experience, are a strategy that allow students to shape the culture of the classroom. College Students Experience High Levels of Worry and Stress. References Burke, K.,

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

For example, I was definitely on the “Barbie” train after enjoying the cultural “femomenon” from Greta Gerwig last summer and decided to adopt that theme for my syllabus (and I had a blast doing it and carrying the theme throughout the whole semester). Switch up activities as this helps keep students engaged. Stay Playful!

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2024

For example, I was definitely on the “Barbie” train after enjoying the cultural “femomenon” from Greta Gerwig last summer and decided to adopt that theme for my syllabus (and I had a blast doing it and carrying the theme throughout the whole semester). Switch up activities as this helps keep students engaged. Stay Playful!

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Syllabus Attention Assignments Activities 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Students report that: The practice gives students the opportunity to reflect upon and share their appreciations in ways that will positively shape the classroom culture, lead to a deeper sense of investment in learning and engagement and help them feel seen and valued. Accessed on May 30, 2018. link] Schoem, D.,

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Teach Hub

APRIL 18, 2025

Give a Clear, Firm Message In a calm but authoritative tone, let students know that bullying is unacceptable. The student engaging in bullying behavior needs to hear that their actions are wrong, while the bullied student needs to know they are safe and supported. A simple, direct statement like, Thats not okay.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It is a nice balance of learning and pop-culture. Students with different strengths enjoy making contributions to the team, and the atmosphere just before they leave is truly triumphant as they cheer for their teams getting the correct answers or as they collectively share their surprise at any incorrect answers.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It feels like getting a crash course in my own subject area all over againbut this time with a deeper level of engagement. Proper preparation of both my course content and my attitude towards teaching that day is part of creating a positive classroom culture. Celebrate these small victories.

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