Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I hope that a close examination of this approach to designing and facilitating lessons will motivate teachers to explore alternative models that free them from the front of the room. I ask them to brainstorm and discuss with colleagues the benefits and challenges of teaching using the whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model.

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Key points: Tying classroom decor to learning themes is great for student engagement The psychology of classroom management 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture For more news on classroom management, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Teachers have their own preferences and approach when it comes to classroom decor.

Student Engagement 297

Student Engagement Motivation Students Classroom Management 297

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Math Problem Solving: Work through complex math problems together, modeling problem-solving strategies, and discussing different approaches to find solutions. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 25, 2023

I used the following slide and had students work in pairs to discuss what they think each type of station should look and sound like and then jot down their ideas on a piece of paper. Below are some of the questions I used when facilitating this discussion about the differences between their answers and my thoughts about the stations.

Blended Learning 320

Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions Writing 320

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Self-management includes the ability to: Delay gratification, postponing an immediate reward in favor of a greater reward that comes later. Manage one’s stress in a healthy way. Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks. Self-management. How can I support students in cultivating stress management strategies?

Learning 343

Learning Motivation Achievement Skills 343

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. How can we, as educators, enable engagement, persistence, and improved performance in the classroom? In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Collect the cards and use them to facilitate a brief discussion.

Beliefs 116

Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 116

We are Teachers

MAY 12, 2025

Is your classroom feeling out of control? Try these classroom management strategies and techniques to help get more authority and respect.

Classroom Management 98

Classroom Management Discussions Motivation Students 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. How can we, as educators, enable engagement, persistence, and improved performance in the classroom? In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Collect the cards and use them to facilitate a brief discussion.

Beliefs 98

Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Fully asynchronous online learning is probably best suited to adult learners who are motivated to apply what they learn to their work. Synchronous online learning allows you to build a community, discuss and interact over content, and helps your learners to maintain a regular schedule.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

This positively impacts their motivation to engage with tasks. Such personalized decision-making opportunities foster intrinsic motivation and active engagement and allow students to discover their strengths and understand their preferences, further bolstering their confidence and belief in their abilities.

Blended Learning 229

Blended Learning Learning History English 229

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Reading Mastery motivates learning, transforms teaching with greater efficiency, and achieves substantial results for children. For more information about Reading Mastery , visit: mheonline.com/readingmasterytransformations.

Reading 211

Reading Hybrid Learning English Science 211

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It motivates people to reach reading goals by tracking when, how much, and what they read. The Cook Center for Human Connection facilitated discussions about the importance of student mental health awareness and youth suicide prevention–and the critical role parents play in these efforts. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Mobile Devices 344

Mobile Devices Gamification Science STEM 344

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

The students in our academy are motivated, passionate and dedicated to learning more about the field they are interested in. Students started to have rich discussions about what the purpose of school should be and tapped into their creativity to find unique ways to represent their ideas through writing, images, audio or video.

High School 211

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 211

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

This relates to everything from how students physically interact with their devices to how well they handle challenges that come their way—avoiding distractions, navigating information online and responding to discussions online, to name just a few. Good classroom management is another essential component of a device rollout.

Gamification 166

Gamification Classroom Management Student Engagement Study 166

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Automated reflection can help solve the intrinsic motivation challenge by fostering goal alignment on both individual and communal levels, expediting learning processes, and establishing fresh assessment benchmarks. The company built its foundation in education with tools to support the development of classroom management skills.

Metacognitive Skills 158

Metacognitive Skills Skills Motivation Classroom Management 158

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

The rapidly changing demands of the workplace and life require individuals who are self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of critical thinking and problem-solving. When teachers maintain strict control over every aspect of the classroom, students are left powerless. This power dynamic can lead to a host of issues.

Students 195

Students Motivation Blended Learning Critical Thinking 195

Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Otus , which he describes as a student performance platform—a learning management system that also spans classroom management, curriculum, and assessment. What motivates you, both as a teacher and an entrepreneur? That really motivates me to continue. Failure also motivates me. He also helps run.

Failure 162

Failure Motivation Writing Culture 162

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

Discussion Circles : Analyze material together. Increased Engagement : Learning feels more interactive and less hierarchical, boosting motivation and participation. Time-Intensive : Collaborative learning can be slower than direct instruction, as discussions and consensus-building take effort. coding a program).

Feedback 149

Feedback Instructors Learning Critical Thinking 149

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: K-12 classrooms foster academic and social development Discover the advantages and disadvantages of classroom management Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends When it comes to classroom learning, classrooms offer a structured environment for learning, fostering interaction and academic growth.

Learning Styles 130

Learning Styles Attention Discussions Textbooks 130

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We discussed how restorative justice as a philosophy and set of practices more closely aligns with Indigenous knowledge systems than dominant criminal justice approaches in the U.S. I also recognize that is not the case for the majority of educators in classrooms.

Beliefs 189

Beliefs Motivation Classroom Management Culture 189

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Our Eagle Feathers reward system motivates students by providing tangible recognition for exhibiting Eagle PRIDE. For instance, staff-led discussions on respect led to collaborative art projects that have deepened student understanding of school values. Acknowledging student achievements is at the heart of our program.

Culture 168

Culture Middle School Middle School Learning 168

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This paper will investigate some key principles and advantages of collaborative learning, explore some of the challenges, and discuss best practices for effectively implementing collaborative learning activities in the classroom. Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These small group projects and discussions differ from breakout sessions, however, in that students are typically assigned to the same task. Moreover, when individuals can engage in dialog around a topic, they are likelier to engage with and retain the material being discussed and take greater responsibility for their learning.

Motivation 105

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2015

Focus: Technology that addresses life in a fun, motivating way. What’s the best way to keep students motivated and involved without letting them play games all day? 37 Posters to decorate walls and motivate discussion. Age Group: 3 rd -8 th grade. How do you do it?

Motivation 91

Motivation Classroom Management Curriculum Grades 91

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This paper will investigate some key principles and advantages of collaborative learning, explore some of the challenges, and discuss best practices for effectively implementing collaborative learning activities in the classroom. Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2015

You want to shake things up so students are excited and motivated and feel interested again. Provide some games, simulations, student presentations–whatever you don’t normally do in your classroom. This is perfect as a summative on a subject being discussed. Everyone’s tired, including you.

Schools 117

Schools Discussions Internet Writing 117

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These small group projects and discussions differ from breakout sessions, however, in that students are typically assigned to the same task. Moreover, when individuals can engage in dialog around a topic, they are likelier to engage with and retain the material being discussed and take greater responsibility for their learning.

Motivation 86

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 86

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Fatigue, economic precarity, mental health struggles, low motivation, and self-doubt also significantly influence students ability to engage with course content. One underutilized but powerful strategy for fostering classroom connection and motivation begins on the very first day of class.

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 105

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

Every student also had a learner profile outlining their strengths, needs, interests and motivations to help them set personal goals. The new PRIDE traits are tightly intertwined with classroom management, and are integrated and celebrated in numerous ways throughout the school.

Learning 158

Learning Schools Math Grades 158

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

The use of click-on-target questions, where individuals click on an image (think emoticons or weather symbols) and capture a heatmap is an effective way to show patterns and identify trends, providing opportunities to comment and discuss outliers with the class. Listening to Learners: Increasing Belonging in and Out of the Classroom.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Fatigue, economic precarity, mental health struggles, low motivation, and self-doubt also significantly influence students ability to engage with course content. One underutilized but powerful strategy for fostering classroom connection and motivation begins on the very first day of class.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 3, 2022

With educators struggling through the challenges of remote and hybrid teaching, there is renewed interest in how to deliver peer-to-peer learning beyond traditional approaches of discussion boards, forums, blogs, and collaborative projects.

Learning 147

Learning Feedback Lecturing Knowledge 147

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

motivated reasoning). After students have watched the video, they participate in an asynchronous discussion where they evaluate something they’ve recently read on the internet. The asynchronous discussion gives students a chance to practice these skills independently, while learning from each other’s examples.

Teaching 130

Teaching Evaluation Discussions Plagiarism 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Clear goals and objectives Success in the college classroom requires that students understand the goals and objectives of the course. By establishing specific academic targets, students can maintain focus and motivation in their courses and throughout their college journey. List of ingredients 1.Clear

Failure 98

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 98

Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2016

One: Classroom Management. The NPR piece painted a harsh picture of Rocketship’s classroom management when it comes to allowing students to have bathroom breaks and enforcing “silent time.” Every educator knows that setting clear classroom rules and school wide policies for practices such as bathroom breaks is standard.

Questions 99

Questions Classroom Management Culture Coaching 99

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Clear goals and objectives Success in the college classroom requires that students understand the goals and objectives of the course. By establishing specific academic targets, students can maintain focus and motivation in their courses and throughout their college journey. List of ingredients 1.Clear

Failure 97

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 97

Teach Hub

JULY 3, 2024

Punch cards are a simple and smart classroom management tool that keeps your students motivated and engaged. This highly effective tool transforms classroom behavior and can be a fun and interactive strategy to incorporate into your daily classroom routine as a teacher.

Motivation 59

Motivation Achievement Classroom Management Fairness 59