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. Their answers to this question will guide you in how you teach the class. I’ve talked about best practices for teaching. Let your summer school students experience this motivator.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

Key findings include: More time for instruction and professional development can help close the educator satisfaction gap While almost twice as many school and district administrators are likely to recommend the teaching profession than teachers, educators in general agree on resources to advance the profession.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

This also teaches students to hone their self-directed learning skills as they own more of the responsibility for their learning. Study and Organization Skills : Teach study strategies, note-taking, and organizational skills to help students manage their time and learning more effectively.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

The dynamic nature of PBL maintains student interest and motivation. Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention.

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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. Teachers are committed to their own growth. We’re at a turning point.

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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. As best-selling author Dan Pink writes in his book Drive , mastery is a powerful motivator. teaching profession over the last half century. Build collegiality.

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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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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? Focus on communicating this in your teaching approaches. Try some out.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The dynamic nature of PBL maintains student interest and motivation. Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention.

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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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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 25, 2023

I was recently facilitating a training session on the station rotation model when several educators expressed concern about the noise level of the classroom during a station rotation lesson. Like most classroom expectations, I spend time directly teaching what each type of station should look and sound like.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

I hope you found these interactive whiteboard strategies helpful and view it as a supportive tool in your teaching. As you become more familiar with using the interactive whiteboard, you will find that teaching becomes easier, and classroom management improves. Classroom Management Toolbox. 2023, March 21).

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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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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? Focus on communicating this in your teaching approaches. Try some out.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Drawbacks of Remote Education While virtual classrooms provide numerous advantages, they also present significant drawbacks that can impact the learning experience. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement.

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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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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. For more information about Reading Mastery , visit: mheonline.com/readingmasterytransformations.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I began my teaching career as a Teach For America (TFA) Corps member in Jacksonville, Florida. Entering the classroom for the first time, I was filled with hope and passion, believing I could make a positive difference. By the end of that first semester, 10 of my colleagues had already left the program.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Classrooms today could be in person, online, or hybrid. Classrooms may be student-driven, might focus on project-based learning, or may offer learning through a specialized topic such as STEM. Here’s how one educator is advocating for more PBL in classrooms through effective teaching strategies.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

“A one-size-fits-all instructional approach doesn’t work in a classroom where every student brings their own unique learning style. More than ever, personalized learning is critical in getting students engaged and motivated to learn and supporting academic growth,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.

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Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 4, 2024

Most of my teaching experience was in middle schools, so I spent a lot of time with kids who were going through one of the most tumultuous transitions of their lives. The challenge with teaching these skills, however, is time. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you work in education in 2020, you are making tough decisions about how to best reach and teach your learners in the midst of a global pandemic. Here’s how one special education teacher, Stephanie Landrum, who teaches at Horizon K-8 Charter School in Boulder, Co.,

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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.

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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. Why did we get into teaching in the first place?

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

motivated reasoning). Through this process of teaching, getting student feedback, and revising my materials, I learned that my initial information literacy focus was too narrow. In response to this, my focus in teaching information literacy has broadened to include evaluating credibility and point of view in sources. Data Tools.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

He teaches 7th grade social studies in Highland Park, Illinois. Otus , which he describes as a student performance platform—a learning management system that also spans classroom management, curriculum, and assessment. I thought that was going to be my future, but I always knew I wanted to teach. He also helps run.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 11, 2017

If you have challenging students in your classes, there’s a good chance someone has suggested that you look into Whole Brain Teaching (WBT). Whole Brain Teaching is an active teaching method designed to maximize student engagement in lessons, positive interactions with classmates, and educational fun.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school. The population of students I serve as a teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning are interested in pursuing a career in education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

USA, announced the launch of the A30 , the world’s first All-in-One Camera with AI Audio for the Classroom. The A30 is a multi-functional classroom tool that enhances the teaching experience by combining a document camera, web camera, microphone, and speaker. VEX Robotics demonstrated its VEX GO and VEX 123 solutions.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

Without one, schools and districts run the risk of missing out on many of the potential benefits that having devices in the classroom can unlock, such as introducing personalized learning, teaching digital citizenship and giving students access to the myriad of apps and tools available online. Engagement in the classroom matters.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 7, 2024

Teaching is a balancing act, with constantly juggling creating lesson plans , grading papers, and many other tasks. Here are a few ways that Canva can help you have a more productive, creative classroom. Streamlines Lesson Plans Canva can significantly enhance the efficiency and quality of your teaching materials.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

PBIS has allowed us to teach and reinforce behavioral expectations in creative ways. For example, during our annual kickoff event at the beginning of the school year, we integrate engaging, hands-on activities that teach core values in a way students find meaningful. Acknowledging student achievements is at the heart of our program.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

motivated reasoning). Through this process of teaching, getting student feedback, and revising my materials, I learned that my initial information literacy focus was too narrow. In response to this, my focus in teaching information literacy has broadened to include evaluating credibility and point of view in sources. Data Tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Rewards: To further motivate learners, SplashLearn incorporates rewards like coins and access to non-curricular games. Multiplayer Games: These allow children to challenge and compete with friends, adding a social element to learning that can boost engagement and motivation. Integrates seamlessly with classroom management tools.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 8, 2024

Arm yourself every morning with brain science-backed strategies for effective teaching and energized students. Competing to make it through the RAS filter is the first step in better teaching practices and improving student achievement. Don’t flee the education field demoralized like a wounded soldier.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

As a pedagogical strategy, it can be effective in reinforcing critical thinking, cooperation, creativity, and problem solving–traits that are difficult to teach but essential for students who want to become productive, happy adults. How is it implemented The Roman philosopher Seneca declared: docendo discimus (by teaching, we learn).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2015

Are you teaching a Summer Tech Camp to Kids? Focus: Technology that addresses life in a fun, motivating way. If you’re teaching Summer Tech Camp, it can be daunting. What do you teach? 37 Posters to decorate walls and motivate discussion. Summer Tech Camp Survival Kit.

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