Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

When you hear “online professional development,” it might bring to mind hours of clicking “Next” without really learning anything. When it’s done well, it can help grow your skills, inspire new ideas, and even make your day-to-day in the classroom a little smoother. How can you apply what you learned in the classroom?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2025

This essential third edition features new sections on why it’s about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode―business, parent, child―to improve your classroom management. This is no ordinary teaching book.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

According to the Learning Policy Institute , as of July 2024, at least 365,044 teaching positions were filled by educators without full certification , and 41,920 remained fully vacant —a total of over 406,964 roles either unfilled or staffed by underqualified individuals. Will the Teacher Shortage Get Worse?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Inspired by the teachings of John Holt (1923–1985), this free range branch of homeschooling promotes learning through nonstructured, child-led exploration. There’s no set curriculum or schedule; students learn what interests them with guidance from involved adults. The children pick what to learn, when, at what pace. What is it.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2018

When I lead blended learning workshops or coach teachers implementing blended learning, I get a lot of questions about classroom management. ” On some primal level, I know that I don’t like to be managed myself. ” On some primal level, I know that I don’t like to be managed myself.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Every time I lead a blended learning workshop, teachers ask me the same question. Classroom management isn’t something I have struggled with. That’s not to say that I haven’t had challenging students throughout my 16 years in the classroom, but their behavior is never an ongoing issue or distraction.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Key points: Effective classroom management is not just about controlling behavior 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture 4 tips to build a strong classroom culture this year For more news on classroom management, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When I work with teachers shifting to blended learning, I strive to establish the WHY driving our work together. I want teachers to understand the purpose and value of the shift to blended learning. Blended learning is not a reaction to a moment. In training sessions, I ask teachers to think about why they use this model.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

I field a lot of questions about classroom management when I work with teachers transitioning to blended learning. Teachers worry about what will happen when they shift from whole group lessons to blended learning models that encourage student agency. 8RespectfulRoutines.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2021

NetSupport today announced that its new solution for classroom management, classroom.cloud , is available to schools throughout the U.S. As teachers and administrators are once again thinking through major transitions in learning locations and models, classroom.cloud is now fully available domestically. and Canada.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2019

The more I learn about leadership, the more convinced I am that teachers need leadership training in credential school. We create a culture in our classrooms, establish norms and routines, and seek to influence our students. However, external motivators, as Daniel Pink articulates in his book Drive , are not effective long-term.

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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. Manage one’s stress in a healthy way. Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

However, challenges such as disruptions, varying student needs, and maintaining order amid diverse learning styles may arise. What are disadvantages of classroom management? Poor classroom management examples can have detrimental effects on the learning environment and student outcomes.

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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

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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Overwhelmingly, I’ve found students open to and interested in tools to help them effectively navigate distractions and promote their social and emotional well-being, and that teachers benefit enormously from professional development centered around technology use, executive functioning skills and intrinsic motivation. But how does that work?

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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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2021

When you have to compete with a warm sun, sandy beaches, and playful friends, motivating students in summer school can be a daunting challenge. Let’s today cover how to get students through the summer learning experience: Make the class interesting. Let your summer school students experience this motivator.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Classrooms may be student-driven, might focus on project-based learning, or may offer learning through a specialized topic such as STEM. And while today’s classrooms look different, students and teachers remain at the heart of classroom learning. What is a learning activity in a classroom?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

For teachers, 80 percent would be more satisfied in their role if they could spend more time on classroom instruction and less time on classroom management. Eighty-one percent (81 percent) more district administrators than teachers say AI will be useful in the classroom within the next two years.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. This positively impacts their motivation to engage with tasks.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Educators mentioned a total of 149 different technology products when asked what they plan to use, including gamified learning solutions, new digital presentation tools, ChatGPT, and a variety of classroom management platforms. “Purposeful learning can happen when we help students invest in their own learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — As students return to the classroom for the new school year, Savvas Learning Company is helping educators move learning forward with engaging, easy-to-use K-12 solutions that offer data-informed instruction and adaptive technology to take personalized learning to the next level. “A

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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? Every student learns at a different pace.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

If, like me, you work with younger students, you might have even seen one or two get up and start wandering the classroom. Needless to say, these things can be highly disruptive and undermine our ability to manage the class. Despite these problems, I’ve learned over time that boredom itself is not necessarily a bad thing.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning. By looking at research into online learning and human development, we can begin to grapple with the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Let’s start with the basics.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Once I’ve clearly articulated the value of my teacher-led station and why I need to be able to focus on the students at that station, I’ve found it helpful to engage students in the process of identifying what learning should look and sound like given the learning task. What Does Each Station Look and Sound Like?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Aside from being a just-out-of-college, loan-ridden newbie who could barely afford ramen noodles—let alone lofty awards for my new classroom-management system—I realized over time that the best incentives were low-cost or free because they actually worked more effectively. How to motivate students & change culture the right way.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As best-selling author Dan Pink writes in his book Drive , mastery is a powerful motivator. Providing high-quality professional learning experiences can help instill this belief by ensuring that teachers have the skills they need to be effective. Yet, too often, teachers feel like they’re left alone on an island.

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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? Every student learns at a different pace.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

If, like me, you work with younger students, you might have even seen one or two get up and start wandering the classroom. Needless to say, these things can be highly disruptive and undermine our ability to manage the class. Despite these problems, Ive learned over time that boredom itself is not necessarily a bad thing.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As educators, we are fortunate to have access to amazing technology like interactive whiteboards, which help transform the classroom into an engaging, focused, and playful environment where everyone can learn through this technological device. Read aloud: In preschool classrooms, read-aloud sessions play a vital role in daily learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

By thinking outside the box and implementing innovative strategies, school districts can create an appealing and sustainable career path for educators, ensuring that every classroom is led by a qualified and motivated teacher. Live, interactive teaching does more than just help fill classroom vacancies.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Well share some of what we learned and hope that it inspires others to reach new heights as well. Here are five key ways PBIS can boost morale and open doors to learning opportunities. Our Eagle Feathers reward system motivates students by providing tangible recognition for exhibiting Eagle PRIDE.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Experienced teachers tend to be better at classroom management and motivating students, resulting in fewer conduct issues and higher attendance. But academic gains are just one of the outcomes of high teacher effectiveness. Research showed that as teachers gained experience, their students’ absenteeism rates declined.

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