Classroom Management, Learning and Teaching

Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

I lost sight, specifically, of how teachers develop the radar necessary for classroom management. How can anyone learn this? I realized that I was basically re-learning radar. And its changed the way I look at my early days of teaching. States minimally regulate student teaching, so quality is scattershot.

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3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do

eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Learning requires a great deal of vulnerability, and there’s no doubt that educators need to earn the trust and respect of their students. At the end of the day, it’s up to the educator to make the connections with students that will enable learning and keep building on a sense of community.

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The psychology of classroom management: Behaviorist and humanistic theories

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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Here’s my secret for better classroom management

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

At Flagstaff Academy in Colorado, I am lucky to head up the SmartLab facility and offer guided lessons to all K-5 classrooms. Couple this with 15 years of teaching technology, and you could say I’ve learned a thing or two about bringing technology into the classroom successfully. Classroom-management challenges.

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Transactional vs. Transformational Teaching

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. From transactional to transformational leadership: Learning to share the vision. Bolt, E., & Cai, Y.

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5 classroom management strategies to try this year

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2022

To create a teaching environment where educators feel safe, school leaders may want to consider adding evidence-based behavior management strategies to their back-to-school plan. Here are five classroom management strategies to help educators regain control of their classrooms: .

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

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. Below are the benefits and challenges of teaching in a whole group lesson.

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GoGuardian and Pear Deck Merge to Expand K-12 Classroom Management Offerings

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

GoGuardian, a K-12 EdTech company dedicated to maximizing each student’s learning potential by providing solutions that enable more productive and safer digital learning, today announced a merger with Pear Deck, an award-winning and market-leading student engagement platform.

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Is digital citizenship the most important takeaway from distance learning?

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2021

When the pandemic prompted schools to quickly shift to distance learning last spring, educators became responsible for using online technologies to teach students. This included a crash course in learning and behaving online.

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Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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From burnout to balance: How AI could transform teaching

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The 2023-24 school year was the first school year AI has been widely available as a classroom tool–and teachers are starting to embrace it. Teacher burnout is very real To learn more about the teacher experience, a recent survey of 1,000 K-12 teachers across the United States asked about burnout–and the results were sobering.

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Merge Releases Hand-Held Digital Teaching Aids

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Merge, the leader in mixed reality for K-12 education, announced today their new hand-held digital teaching aids are now available for teachers and students worldwide. We are working to help teachers across the world upgrade their learning tools by integrating Microsoft technology like Immersive Reader and Teams with Merge EDU.”.

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AI is changing the role of teaching assistants

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

However, as entry level employees, they rarely receive all the training necessary to be immediately effective and are forced to learn as they go. TAs often work with individual students or small groups to support students, making learning more personalized, engaging, and efficient. Magicschool.ai

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How the COVID-19 pandemic changed how I teach

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2022

survive distance learning. Amazingly, what we did served our purposes not only for the duration of remote learning, but changed our classroom practices for the better, even now with students back in the classroom. Building relationships with students during pandemic learning.

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What are Disadvantages of Classroom Management?

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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Advantages and Disadvantages of Classroom Management

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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Model Teaching–How Today’s Educators Learn

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). What is Model Teaching? Blended Learning.

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What is the Problem of Classroom Management?

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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What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?

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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Is a Metaverse for Education the Next Logical Innovation in Teaching and Learning?

Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2023

A 3D immersive environment fosters healthy social interactions while reducing learning barriers. An avatar-filled metaverse may seem like a potentially disruptive expansion to a classroom environment. Kevin Chu Chu: Online learning has been growing over the past decade. The pandemic brought even more attention to this issue.

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When Your Classroom Management Goes Off the Rails

Cult of Pedagogy

DECEMBER 8, 2024

You were teaching right along, getting things done, and then it started to crumble. Little by little, the kids got noisier and more distracted, the classroom started to get chaotic, you found yourself yelling more, running out of time for planned activities, and generally feeling completely run down. This is a place of learning.

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TEDx Talk – Education Reimagined: Student-led Learning

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

Do you feel like our current approach to teaching and learning is working for either teachers or students? This belief is what drove me to develop my TEDx Talk titled “ Education Reimagined: Student-Led Learning.” I hope individuals, teaching teams, schools, and districts will use this tool to reflect, discuss, and take action.

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How we designed a space where our students connect, collaborate, and flourish

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

Operated and managed by the education nonprofit LA Promise Fund, which provides students with academic and enrichment opportunities that support our mission to spark passion, empower leadership, and prepare them for their chosen college and career paths. We also lacked the equipment that a traditional high school might have.

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5 math curriculum insights from educators

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It empowers teachers to facilitate collaborative learning. Every teacher and administrator I spoke with mentioned the idea that, in the ideal math classroom, the teacher sets clear expectations and acts as the facilitator while the students collaboratively engage in hands-on activities and games.

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Could digital citizenship be the most important pandemic lesson?

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

When the pandemic prompted schools to quickly shift to distance learning last spring, educators became responsible for using online technologies to teach students. This included a crash course in learning and behaving online. Learning to protect their private information online. Is it H elpful? Is it I nspiring?

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Friday 5: The many faces of classroom learning

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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Promethean Works With Merlyn Mind To Increase Classroom Productivity and Support Innovative Teaching

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

. “By adding Symphony Classroom to our portfolio, we will make it easier for educators to teach untethered, supporting a student-centered environment that increases participation.” The Symphony Classroom offering includes feature updates, software patches, and a hardware warranty. About Promethean.

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Why is Technology Important in Teaching and Learning?

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology plays a critical role in student success Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology is crucial in teaching and learning as it transforms traditional education into an engaging, interactive experience.

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6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Our goal is to shift pedagogy toward a “culture of thinking” that supports more student agency and more effective use of the learning space itself. As part of that mission, we knew we needed innovative furnishings for the learning environments, which would go hand-in-hand with that work. Here’s how we did it: 1.

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5 ways your classroom environment boosts student engagement

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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13 Smart Classroom Management Strategies for Every Teacher

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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How Teach for America Crushed My Passion for Teaching

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The night before the Teach for America (TFA) summer institute — commencing virtually for the first time due to the pandemic — I lay in my childhood bed at my parents’ house with tears in my eyes. Cut to my third year in the classroom, and I still wrestle with what led me to Teach for America in the first place.

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5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This isn’t a bad thing–it’s “the sound of learning,” as a coworker of mine once put it! However, it does mean that STEM classrooms require skilled management to keep students focused on their tasks. This creates a clear picture of where and how their learning takes place.

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3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

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. When students have a voice in their education, they become more engaged and invested in the process.

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AI and teacher burnout: Can technology really help?

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Instead of just saving time, AI aims to reshape how teachers manage their classrooms, offering a way to automate the administrative load, personalize student support, and free up teachers to focus on what they do best: teaching. However, as with any powerful tool, the benefits AI brings come with caveats.

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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. If we want students to see learning as a shared experience, we must be intentional in the language we use.

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How AI Will Change Personalized Learning

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Personalized learning and of course, AI. One of these terms, personalized learning, has been around for a while. The other AI is obviously the hot new topic that’s infiltrating every conversation, from curriculum development to classroom management and beyond. You can’t escape it. Have a listen. OK, Keisha.

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5 strategies for turning boredom into brilliance

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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Educators love their edtech, but want more training

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

The survey asked educators who either manage or use technology about the use and benefits of education technology in their schools.

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Flinn Scientific Launches New Solutions to Support Hands-on Science in Any Learning Environment

eSchool News

JULY 29, 2020

Flinn Scientific, a flagship provider of science lab materials and safety and STEM solutions for the K-16 education market, is launching two new solutions – 360Science and Science2Go – to support hands-on learning this coming school year.

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Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

They underscore deeper systemic issues, where inadequate classroom management training hampers the ability of K-12 district leaders, administrators, and teachers to address these situations successfully. Educators are facing an unprecedented wave of behavioral challenges in schools, leaving them emotionally drained and overwhelmed.

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5 strategies to reduce teacher stress and improve retention

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

School districts nationwide are scrambling to fill open teaching vacancies, and this crisis has a profound effect on the quality of education that students receive. Providing high-quality professional learning experiences can help instill this belief by ensuring that teachers have the skills they need to be effective.

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

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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Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education

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. Can they transfer or apply their learning effectively?

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Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management

3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do

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The psychology of classroom management: Behaviorist and humanistic theories

Here’s my secret for better classroom management

Transactional vs. Transformational Teaching

5 classroom management strategies to try this year

Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

GoGuardian and Pear Deck Merge to Expand K-12 Classroom Management Offerings

Is digital citizenship the most important takeaway from distance learning?

Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

From burnout to balance: How AI could transform teaching

Merge Releases Hand-Held Digital Teaching Aids

AI is changing the role of teaching assistants

How the COVID-19 pandemic changed how I teach

What are Disadvantages of Classroom Management?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Classroom Management

Model Teaching–How Today’s Educators Learn

What is the Problem of Classroom Management?

What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?

Is a Metaverse for Education the Next Logical Innovation in Teaching and Learning?

When Your Classroom Management Goes Off the Rails

TEDx Talk – Education Reimagined: Student-led Learning

How we designed a space where our students connect, collaborate, and flourish

5 math curriculum insights from educators

Could digital citizenship be the most important pandemic lesson?

Friday 5: The many faces of classroom learning

Promethean Works With Merlyn Mind To Increase Classroom Productivity and Support Innovative Teaching

Why is Technology Important in Teaching and Learning?

6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces

5 ways your classroom environment boosts student engagement

13 Smart Classroom Management Strategies for Every Teacher

How Teach for America Crushed My Passion for Teaching

5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom

3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

AI and teacher burnout: Can technology really help?

One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

How AI Will Change Personalized Learning

5 strategies for turning boredom into brilliance

Educators love their edtech, but want more training

Flinn Scientific Launches New Solutions to Support Hands-on Science in Any Learning Environment

Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion

5 strategies to reduce teacher stress and improve retention

3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education

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