eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Teachers in rural areas are exceptionally creative, working around limited library access, funding restrictions, and the ever-present battle with scaling best practices to support their students. Finding interesting resources goes a long way in boosting my students’ engagement with the material, better positioning them for lifelong success.

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Students History Essay High School 341

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

For anyone involved in education, the importance of engagement is clear. And the need for both student engagement and buy-in cannot be overstated when it comes to device rollout. The more aligned students are with teachers, and the more aligned students are with one another, the more effective any implementation will be.

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Gamification Classroom Management Student Engagement Study 165

eSchool News

JULY 24, 2024

Tech and human oversight work together to protect and support students Since the first computers came onto the scene, teachers have worried about how much and what kind of digital content students engage with each day. This 2023/24 study reports that 21 percent of 12-27 year-olds have been victims of phishing scams.

Evaluation 321

Evaluation Attention Classroom Management Discussions 321

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

It is important to build this type of classroom environment so students can feel safe to respond freely and ask questions all throughout the semester (Ricevuto & McLaughlin, 2022), which of course, increases student engagement. and analyze what they see and state what they think they know about me. & Henning, G.W.

Student Engagement 115

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 115

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. They can also allow students to work with a research partner or in small groups.

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Blended Learning Learning History English 229

Faculty Focus

JUNE 27, 2024

We aspire to get our students engaged because most of them don’t come to us that way. But how we can do that isn’t always clear, especially since no two students engage the same way. So, what does student engagement look like, then, and how can we measure and nurture it? All rights reserved. Fredricks, J.

Student Engagement 68

Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 68

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

It is important to build this type of classroom environment so students can feel safe to respond freely and ask questions all throughout the semester (Ricevuto & McLaughlin, 2022), which of course, increases student engagement. and analyze what they see and state what they think they know about me. & Henning, G.W.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 27, 2024

We aspire to get our students engaged because most of them don’t come to us that way. But how we can do that isn’t always clear, especially since no two students engage the same way. So, what does student engagement look like, then, and how can we measure and nurture it? All rights reserved. Fredricks, J.

Student Engagement 59

Student Engagement Students Participation Secondary Education 59

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. In our CTE program, guest speakers can also expose students more directly to the industry they’re pursuing.

High School 211

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 211

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It’s quite effective both for live class or take-home activities, especially with features like: Customizable flashcards Study games and quizzes Mobile-friendly Padlet Padlet acts like a digital bulletin board that allows teachers and students to post notes, links, images, and other materials.

Activities 158

Activities Quizzes Education Feedback 158

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Research studies don’t provide strong evidence that synchronous learning universally leads to better student engagement and learning outcomes than asynchronous learning or vice versa. This social-emotional investment is even more important now to support students coping with the emotional toll of the pandemic.

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Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

And we created an innovation team that includes the Dean of Innovation and teachers in the classroom, who also are part of the innovation coaching program—we all work together. Case Study) Immaculata-La Salle High School: Tech team leverages iPads at this School with MDM. Building a digital library with allowed apps for students.

Lecturing 156

Lecturing Mobile Devices STEM Attention 156

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Imagine a classroom where students are glued to their seats, laser-focused on interactive quiz games displayed on the smartboard. A classroom where healthy competition motivates students to study and collaborate. A classroom where instant feedback and adaptive difficulty foster rapid growth and retention.

Quizzes 148

Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 11, 2017

Whole Brain Teaching is an active teaching method designed to maximize student engagement in lessons, positive interactions with classmates, and educational fun. Studies show that this multi-sensory approach is how the brain is intended to learn and will result in a much greater probability of reaching teaching goals.

Teaching 94

Teaching Teaching Methods Attention Evaluation 94

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

For the past 13 years, I have been a social studies teacher at the middle school level. I’ve taught in a few districts with unique missions and priorities, but one thing that has remained constant is the fact that to make sure that learning remains engaging and relevant for the modern learner, risk-taking in the classroom is a necessity.

Teachers 143

Teachers Textbooks Lecturing Social Studies 143

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Because we acknowledge that the grumpy time will likely be a time in which energy is lower and engagement wanes, we introduce content that is especially likely to engage our students (and us) during the grumpy time. We contend there are simple strategies to increase our own engagement in our courses (see Saucier et al.,

Course Design 142

Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 142

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment. The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing. Journal of Studies in International Education, 24 (2), 232–248.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2015

Your prep: Provide access to classroom Smartscreen so sub can draw and label the digital student. Students engage in a gameshow-style competition to assess student knowledge on a specific or general topic. You can also include shortkeys you want students to know. Give ten minutes to study list.

Knowledge 124

Knowledge Critical Thinking Art Questions 124

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

A lot of the time, education and content are in silos—ELA, math, social studies, science—but that's not how the world works," she explains. Try it with a partner - Teachers should pair up when they bring LEGO Education solutions into their classrooms. Teachers are embedding STEAM across content areas because STEAM is a way of thinking.

Learning 152

Learning STEM Skills Beliefs 152

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Great instructors go a step further by asking more of their students. In a field study involving schools across the United States, teachers gave students the opportunity to revise an essay they’d written. We Can’t Always Measure What Matters: Revealing Opportunities to Enhance Online Student Engagement Through Pedagogical Care.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Additionally, collaborative learning can enhance student motivation and commitment. The social environment of the group can be enjoyable and exciting for several students compared to independent study or traditional classroom or online lecturing. Journal of Studies in International Education, 24 (2), 232–248.

Collaborative Learning 104

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 104

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

Great instructors go a step further by asking more of their students. In a field study involving schools across the United States, teachers gave students the opportunity to revise an essay they’d written. We Can’t Always Measure What Matters: Revealing Opportunities to Enhance Online Student Engagement Through Pedagogical Care.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Because we acknowledge that the grumpy time will likely be a time in which energy is lower and engagement wanes, we introduce content that is especially likely to engage our students (and us) during the grumpy time. We contend there are simple strategies to increase our own engagement in our courses (see Saucier et al.,

Course Design 98

Course Design Assignments Teaching Philosophy Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In response, universities have found success in decreasing anxiety through intervention programs to provide support for students who may struggle. Additionally, programs to increase student engagement on campuses are equally important as a sense of belonging may positively impact students’ mental health. link] Islam, S.,

Instructors 122

Instructors Intelligence Motivation Writing 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

And seeing the compassion each student shows by helping others means that I leave each class session joyful and energized. Not only does group work improve my mood, but studies show that students engaged in group work display increased individual achievement compared to students working alone.(Johnson,

Exams 115

Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 115

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

And seeing the compassion each student shows by helping others means that I leave each class session joyful and energized. Not only does group work improve my mood, but studies show that students engaged in group work display increased individual achievement compared to students working alone.(Johnson,

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Exams Syllabus Group work Assignments 110

Teach Hub

MARCH 4, 2024

Breaking the Silence To transform a muted classroom into an actively engaged one, you must first understand the barriers that prevent students from participating. This is a great setup to encourage students to participate as well as engage the listeners actively.

Participation 104

Participation Students Discussions Quizzes 104

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Remember that most translators have only studied formal language – not slang. When you are being translated, you should probably be more animated than you normally would and give plenty of opportunity for student engagement. A good translator should seek to mirror your animation, and this gives life to the classroom dynamics.

Teaching 106

Teaching Lecturing Language Languages 106

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Remember that most translators have only studied formal language – not slang. When you are being translated, you should probably be more animated than you normally would and give plenty of opportunity for student engagement. A good translator should seek to mirror your animation, and this gives life to the classroom dynamics.

Teaching 104

Teaching Lecturing Language Languages 104

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Particularly interesting is the notable increase in social media interaction among everyone, including undergraduate students, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as documented in a March 2021 Vox article. For instance, educators can utilize social media as both an interactive educational tool and a subject of critical study.

Culture 128

Culture Learning Instructors Discussions 128

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 15, 2018

Decades earlier than Dewey spoke those words, John Adams defined them: “You will ever remember that all the End of study is to make you a good Man and a useful Citizen.”. Start the year by infecting students with the excitement of learning without deadlines, clocks, and rules. Education is life. What does that mean?

Knowledge 94

Knowledge Assignments Achievement Lecturing 94

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Particularly interesting is the notable increase in social media interaction among everyone, including undergraduate students, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as documented in a March 2021 Vox article. For instance, educators can utilize social media as both an interactive educational tool and a subject of critical study.

Culture 104

Culture Learning Instructors Discussions 104

Teach Hub

AUGUST 30, 2024

The Benefits of a Well-Designed Classroom The way you set up your classroom can make a difference in both the way you teach and the way students learn. Researchers at the University of Salford Manchester found that a well-designed classroom can boost students’ learning.

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Classroom Design Learning Styles Motivation Participation 56

Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 14, 2025

If many teachers in a school are experiencing burnout, that school may struggle with chronic absenteeism, which can negatively affect student performance. Studies show a connection between teacher burnout and teacher attrition rates , which increase over time. Teacher burnout is a reason more educators quitting teaching completely.

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Teachers Teaching Philosophy Grades Assignments 52

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The report reveals key areas of opportunity for addressing student engagement and captures prevailing attitudes and beliefs from superintendents, teachers, parents, and students. All stakeholders must foster student engagement to motivate curiosity, inspire exploration, and activate effective learning.

Motivation 333

Motivation Beliefs Student Engagement Intelligence 333

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 28, 2024

It is filled with fascinating case studies, scientific findings, and insights into how managed innovation can unleash education. At the end of each chapter are training activities to help the reader reflect on and apply the ideas to their own students. For more detail, read my review, Disrupting Class.

Reading 158

Reading Mobile Devices Intelligence Ethics 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2019

Selected as one of Business Week’s Best Books on Innovation in 2008, Disrupting Class is filled with fascinating case studies, scientific findings, and insights into how managed innovation can unleash education. Teach Like a Pirate: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity and Transform Your Life as an Educator.

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Reading Mobile Devices Intelligence Ethics 83