eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more than any other–and it involves a seemingly minor word change. Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Teachers are facing ever-growing demands: providing high-quality lessons, attending to individual student needs, and managing administrative loads that stretch their time and energy to the limit. Despite their dedication, many teachers are at risk of leaving a profession they love simply because they are exhausted and unsupported.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

How do teachers feel about their work? What factors cause teachers to feel fulfilled by this work? Emotional engagement encompasses a teachers’ feelings about, degree of dedication to, and emotional response to their work (Perera, Vosicka, Granziera & McIlveen, 2018; Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

Key points: Solutions to the teacher shortage will require innovative thinking and new practices How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color? Across the nation classrooms stand understaffed, and districts are left scrambling to find ways to fill the void.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Classroom management challenges include engagement and maintaining order consistently Discover the advantages and disadvantages of classroom management Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends In classroom learning, educators face multifaceted challenges in managing classrooms effectively.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: It’s tough to balance student engagement and diverse learning needs Discover the advantages and disadvantages of classroom management Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The landscape of K-12 classroom management is fraught with various challenges.

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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

APRIL 5, 2024

What are disadvantages of classroom management? Poor classroom management examples can have detrimental effects on the learning environment and student outcomes. Furthermore, poor classroom management can contribute to a negative classroom climate characterized by tension, frustration, and disengagement.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2019

Like districts all over North Carolina, we were also facing teacher shortages. We typically see 40 new teachers in our high schools each year. These include teachers new to the practice as well as those new to our district. We aimed to have 100 percent of our classrooms doing great things for children.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Giving feedback in university courses allows for the provision of supportive ideas for improvement, elaboration, and/or heightened thinking as students prepare for job factors outside of their university preparation. Feedback Literacy.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 12, 2025

While administrators can do their part by implementing school-wide behavior management strategies, individual classroom management largely falls on teachers. Tackling classroom management can be overwhelming, so weve gathered 13 classroom management strategies to help and inspire you.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Instead of asking for the usual feedback on curriculum, I posed a different question. It empowers teachers to facilitate collaborative learning. You see this ideal at work when students go to college and suddenly enjoy learning more, because college classrooms are more likely to be collaborative environments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Related : How to identify student anxiety in the classroom Teachers can’t keep up with the need for SEL. Private, digital feedback. Some students are not comfortable raising their hands in class or asking for feedback in a group setting. There are also certain classroom discussions where anonymity is key.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

has been a leader in implementing stringent supervision and high-stakes evaluation for teachers, these practices are part of a national education reform movement that seeks to standardize teaching in an (ultimately ineffective) quest to boost student test scores. My experience is not unique: While D.C.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Part I: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group In the ever-evolving education landscape, one of the most pressing challenges teachers face is striking the right balance between time efficiency and ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all students. Both of these perceived benefits are important to acknowledge and explore.

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Edsurge

JULY 25, 2022

In Secretary Cardona’s vision to elevate the teaching profession, he highlights three priorities: improving teacher pipeline, supporting teacher growth and investing in teacher retention. What this makes abundantly clear is that the future of education depends directly on our commitment to the success of new teachers.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

However, Davis discovered new constants when he moved out of the classroom and into his current role as instructional technology coach at Downey Unified School District in California. Over and over, he saw teachers resisting technology adoption because they didn’t want to look foolish trying something new in front of students.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Giving feedback in university courses allows for the provision of supportive ideas for improvement, elaboration, and/or heightened thinking as students prepare for job factors outside of their university preparation. Feedback Literacy.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

There were no breakdowns of the data by students, demographics, grade levels, departments, or teachers. Take a positive approach to classroom management. When students arrive on the first day, some know how to behave appropriately in a classroom, but others don’t because they were never taught.

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Schools Culture Classroom Management Feedback 279

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 7, 2016

One of my favorite classroom management tools is Turnitin, especially with the addition of Revision Assistant –one of the most comprehensive virtual writing assistants available to students (here’s my review of Revision Assistant ). Well, now Turnitin has launched Feedback Studio. Click to Tweet.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2025

Professional development programs often rely on a one-size-fits-all model, which cannot by definition address the needs of each individual teacher. The need for AI in professional development Educators often struggle to balance professional training with the constraints of time, accessibility, and relevance.

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2018

Last week, Microsoft launched the Surface Go , designed for kids in grades 3-5, along with new classroom management tools. Zach Yeskel, product manager for Google Cloud, tells EdSurge Course Kit includes two tools. The instructor adds her feedback and grade, and clicks “return.” In March, Apple came out with a new 9.7

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2018

All of our classroom-management problems would be solved because our students would be engaged with technology. One-to-one initiatives have a lot of their own classroom-management problems. Technology will not replace the great work you already do in your classroom. What actually happened (aka reality): 1.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Although many teachers (and too many school administrators!) believe quiet students seated in front of computer screens is indicative of good classroom management, remembering that our students need to move is always sound instructional strategy. That way students use the technology but still have a tactile experience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency. class calendar created in Google Docs–edited by anyone with permissions (you, grade-level teachers, older students) and embedded into class websites, blogs. Twitter blasts to remind students of due dates.

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Technology Teachers Learning Styles Writing 180

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged Engaging students in the classroom is a key factor in successful teaching and learning. With distractions from technology and diverse learning needs, teachers need to constantly adapt and find innovative ways to keep their students focused.

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Edsurge

MAY 14, 2019

As a professor of teacher education and Director of Clinical Experiences at Saginaw Valley State University , she uses recordings to “show” rather than “tell” students how they can improve their teaching skills. Now, she says students are becoming more reflective, she can provide tangible feedback—and her school is even saving money.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

By prioritizing cultural responsiveness, school leaders can foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among students, teachers, and the broader school community. Cultural competence in classroom management: Classroom management is an area where cultural competence is particularly important.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When it comes to engagement, teachers value learning experiences that address the whole child—creatively, cognitively and emotionally. Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. Yet, we know that teachers deem them essential.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2021

I instantly recalled my interactions with his mother and connecting during parent-teacher conferences. She held high expectations not only for her son but his teachers, as well. You were my teacher in seventh grade.” I know I was something else as a teacher.” When I approached him, he greeted me with a smile. I’m sorry.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? Here are three key expectations that are redefining modern education: Interactive Learning : Students expect dynamic, interactive lessons that incorporate multimedia elements and real-time feedback.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2020

These complementary offerings will help teachers deliver engaging science education no matter where teaching and learning is taking place.”. Teachers are also provided with Flinn’s online safety course and guidelines to ensure proper lab protocol is followed, as well as access to a teacher dashboard for classroom management and rostering.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

The teacher explains the model, the students understand the expectations, and the class moves into stations smoothly. When introducing station rotation, I encourage teachers to embrace a couple of routines to make the experience run more smoothly. Once students understand the objective, they practice moving from station to station.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2020

MTI 562: The Tech-infused Teacher. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Solve common tech problems that arise in the classroom. Classroom management (blogs, rigor, curriculum maps). Teacher Bio.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

Do you feel like our current approach to teaching and learning is working for either teachers or students? Right now, we are facing an educational crisis with more teachers leaving the profession than new teachers are entering the field. K-12 teachers also report the highest levels of burnout in any U.S. profession.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Reflecting on what has kept me going when so many others have left, I realize that it is the relationships I’ve built with other teachers that have sustained me. While the importance of teacher-student relationships is often emphasized, it is the bonds I’ve formed with fellow educators that have sustained my commitment to teaching.

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