Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2024

It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. When these rules and norms have been communicated, the discussion can begin.

Discussions 105

Discussions Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 105

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2016

Classroom management. I am a classroom management perfectionist, and so letting go of control of my classroom—or rather, changing the type of control I had—is unnerving for me. There are no rows; students sit in groups that encourage rich discussion. Here are four, to start. Sample anchor chart.

Classroom Management 113

Classroom Management Discussions Communication Assignments 113

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There are times when course material can unexpectedly ignite charged classroom discussions that leave both students and teachers feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. It is incumbent upon instructors to approach these types of discussions with care by creating a classroom atmosphere based on respect, open dialogue, and active engagement.

Discussions 111

Discussions Instructors Beliefs Education 111

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

In my last blog post , I said self-awareness is a foundational social-emotional learning skill. As students understand themselves on a deeper level, they’re more likely to be successful in developing their self-management skills. What is self-management? Academic achievement. Click here to copy.

Learning 343

Learning Motivation Achievement Skills 343

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

Although they understand the benefits of these collaborative conversations in station rotation, including increased self-efficacy, relationship building, and constructing knowledge together, teachers usually feel more comfortable designing teacher-led collaborative stations where they can control the discussion and ensure everyone is on task.

Discussions 247

Discussions Blended Learning Students Questions 247

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

Providing professional development on cultural competence Effective professional development on cultural competence is essential for equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to engage effectively with diverse learners.

Culture 297

Culture Schools Cognitive Development Classroom Management 297

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Educators use Reading Mastery to systematically teach key foundational literacy skills and how to read, comprehend, and write narrative and informational text of increasing complexity—while building oral language fluency skills.

Reading 210

Reading Hybrid Learning English Science 210

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2022

Next year, incorporate it into your classroom management by asking students to submit their work electronically (if you don’t already). This could be by sharing it with you, posting it to a class blog, embedding it into a Discussion Forum, or uploading it to their digital portfolio. Submit homework digitally.

Skills 167

Skills Failure Learning Knowledge 167

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

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. Lenovo also introduced a new collaborative feature for its LanSchool Air classroom management solution.

Mobile Devices 345

Mobile Devices Gamification Science STEM 345

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

In my talk, I propose making essential mindset and skill set shifts along with strategically using technology to empower teachers to design and facilitate learning experiences that place students at the center. I hope individuals, teaching teams, schools, and districts will use this tool to reflect, discuss, and take action.

Education 284

Education Learning Students Discussions 284

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan provided strategies and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms, and through this assignment, he learned a variety of skills including how to design compelling professional learning opportunities, how to find and evaluate sources and how to communicate his findings clearly to an audience. Here are a few.

High School 211

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 211

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

All online learning requires executive function skills , which allow us to plan, work toward goals, solve problems and be creative. Crucially, executive function skills continue to develop throughout childhood and adolescence. At a minimum, you should break up lectures with polls or discussion prompts.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

revolution to more recent discussions on rights and liberties, there are lesson plans and activities available for whatever unit your students need. I specifically love the contest as it’s a chance for students to tap into their individual interests and emphasize their skills and talents in their submission.

Students 341

Students History Essay High School 341

Edsurge

JULY 25, 2022

One simple strategy capable of delivering high-impact results in this regard is the targeted use of classroom video. This approach helps teachers reflect deeply and hold evidence-based discussions with coaches and colleagues. And the effect is just as powerful when it comes to student learning.

Teachers 191

Teachers Coaching Feedback Classroom Management 191

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

In an upper elementary English or history class, students may have the opportunity to decide which discussion technique to use to discuss a short story. Teachers can spend time at the beginning of the school year onboarding the class to a few discussion strategies, like team roles, fishbowl, and graffiti team time.

Blended Learning 229

Blended Learning Learning History English 229

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Mirror aims to partner with teachers and help them develop the metacognition and even higher-order skills students need to thrive with AI. Fortunately, the Mirror allows educators and students to easily and regularly reflect throughout the learning experience and develop skills, creating short-term and long-term benefits.”

Metacognitive Skills 164

Metacognitive Skills Skills Motivation Classroom Management 164

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. When students are able to demonstrate their thinking in a variety of ways and hear their ideas being discussed in class, student engagement and confidence increase. Education is complicated.

Learning Outcomes 217

Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We felt strongly about introducing our students to technology in the classroom. And one tool helping him on this journey is GoGuardian’s classroom management software, which his district adopted in 2018 as part of their one-to-one initiative. School was the only place they could build those vital tech skills.

Teachers 200

Teachers Students Special Education History 200

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2025

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogythe tech topics most important to your teachingas well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Dont teach them!

Evaluation 143

Evaluation Discussions Knowledge Collaborative Learning 143

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

One of the first calls for professors to actively involve their students in learning as a means of achieving higher order skills came from Benjamin Bloom and his widely used Bloom’s Taxonomy (Bloom, 1956). Here are a few discussion strategies that have been successful in our college classrooms.

Active Learning 138

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 138

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The lessons that created the most engaging experiences for students often were a combination of opportunities that encouraged discussion, gave students learning choices and allowed students to create. Developing students’ metacognitive skills required for learning. Being consistent in classroom management.

Student Engagement 197

Student Engagement Metacognitive Skills Distance Learning Students 197

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 Feedback 130

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 165

Gamification Classroom Management Student Engagement Study 165

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

On Twitter I came across an exploratory discussion of Minecraft’s potential for school use. Minecraft is easy to use and implement in a classroom. Many of these have been created by students like ours honing their skills as content producers. Discuss griefing behaviors and how to build positive relationships with Minecraft.

Teaching 168

Teaching Critical Thinking Essay Discussions 168

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Make the classroom a safe, non-judgmental learning environment where students can practice their critical thinking skills. Require students do projects with a high degree of precision and skill. Discuss this–how they excelled at soccer, piano, or the violin through tenacity and drive.

Classroom Management 149

Classroom Management Critical Thinking Questions Attention 149

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2018

note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review. What’s It Like? .

Feedback 121

Feedback Classroom Management Assignments Grades 121

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

If we maintain all the control, we hinder our students’ ability to develop the essential skills they will need in the future. Students become dependent on teachers for direction and approval, hindering their ability to develop crucial problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. What is it that we really fear?

Students 195

Students Motivation Blended Learning Critical Thinking 195

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2018

As John stood on the stage discussing the importance of equity so eloquently, I wondered how he had gotten to that point. TED-Ed Clubs provide students with the tools and skills to create their own idea-spreading TED Talk. He was 11 years old, but his ideas were so clear, his words so refined. TED-Ed D.I.V.E.

Students 166

Students Participation Essay Culture 166

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In order to get to that point, I had to do a lot more than simply teach students the skills to engage in a conflict resolution dialogue. 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.

Beliefs 194

Beliefs Motivation Classroom Management Culture 194

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

The process fosters critical thinking, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of the subject matter, as teaching others reinforces ones own knowledge. Discussion Circles : Analyze material together. P articipants exchange ideas, explain concepts, ask questions, and provide feedback. coding a program).

Feedback 156

Feedback Instructors Learning Critical Thinking 156

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2015

They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. This is perfect as a summative on a subject being discussed. Easily adapted to grades 3-12. Digital Citizenship.

Schools 130

Schools Discussions Writing Internet 130

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. These skills are required for these students to be successful.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Digital tools like Google Classroom and collaborative apps facilitate group work, allowing students to communicate and share ideas easily, both inside and outside the classroom. This fosters teamwork and enhances problem-solving skills. How can technology be used effectively in the classroom?

Technology 130

Technology Textbooks Feedback Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

Therefore, despite all the reforms aimed at building a corps of skilled career educators, teachers are still quitting at alarming rates—a vast and expensive problem that disproportionately affects our most vulnerable students.

Coaching 218

Coaching Teachers Evaluation Feedback 218

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Even before the pandemic, our students were struggling; fewer than 10% of our incoming kindergarteners demonstrated the skills expected, including Social-Emotional Development, Language Development, and Communication. Our student population is 78% Black and 21% Hispanic. What are the rules, and how do we develop a structure of accountability?

Coaching 182

Coaching Students STEM Distance Learning 182

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

With OTIS for educators, you are paired with a PD Specialist who will conduct a needs assessment in order to identify instructional goals, inventory your current technology, discuss your initiatives and curate PD content that aligns with your objectives. Google Classroom and Meet for Remote Learning.

Culture 178

Culture Distance Learning Communication Lecturing 178