Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Curiosity piqued, she presented the program to her principal, worked to secure funding and stepped up to coach the after-school program. Being one educator that engages 30 kids online effectively is a challenge. I’m also seeing students start to build their own little pods. The teacher has nothing to do with it.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

As teachers, we know that the physical environment of a classroom can have a significant impact on how students engage with the material and each other. From the color of the walls to the lighting and temperature, every aspect of the room can contribute to a student’s ability to feel comfortable and stay focused.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

For example, teachers using the station rotation model can effectively shift the focus from the teacher to the learners so that groups of students must negotiate tasks together. Building this into a station rotation lesson, as pictured above, it one strategy. Recruiting Interest.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Teachers can use this data to design subsequent lessons to ensure individual students get exactly what they need in terms of follow up instruction, coaching, scaffolds, and personalized practice. Below are strategies I have used during my lessons to learn about what my students know or can do. Poll the Class with Mentimeter.

Coaching 419

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

After students have completed moving through the station rotation, I post these self-reflection questions for students to think about and discuss with a partner: On a scale of 1-5 (five being the highest), how well do you think the class did when moving from station to station? Explain why you gave this score.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

What are the main factors of student success? Teachers must build strong, trusting, and collaborative relationships with their students in order to ensure student engagement increases and to boost their student success rate. Why is student success important? What drives student success?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Steve Ventura,founder of Advanced Collaborative Solutions and author of “Engaged Instruction: Thriving Classrooms in the Age of Common Core,” discusses how teachers can grow through collaborative professional learning. Effective coaching. Watch here. Positive teacher well-being and school culture. Watch here. Watch here.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2016

They wanted a solution that would not only manage course content, but would “make the students an active part of the teaching and learning process.” They teamed up with Edtech Foundry to pilot Differ , which the company is building with the goal of tackling low student engagement, according to founder and CEO Kristian Collin Berge.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I was fortunate to work with numerous educators this summer on how to teach and lead for higher student engagement – even during a pandemic. This summer I worked with over 150 teachers in Virginia to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers use direct, explicit instructionbreaking down complex concepts into manageable stepsso students can grasp new ideas without feeling lost or overwhelmed. Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools discussed the community hubs initiative in Denver, aimed at leveling the playing field for students facing poverty. Carlanda Miller, also known as The Magical Teacher, shared her approach to motivating students and creating a joyful learning environment.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

It also allows Teacher 2 to focus on building a solid foundation for all students, ensuring no essential content is missed. Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

NEW YORK — AtomicMind , an education technology company that offers families a boutique coaching experience in the increasingly competitive college admissions landscape, today announced the launch of a unique technology platform. Highlights of the platform include: ? About AtomicMind.

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Technology Coaching Essay Feedback 239

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Over the past decade, we’ve seen students engage in multiple ways productively (with one another, with the subject matter, with their peers worldwide). Asking for students’ personal experience and insights about their own communities is both inspiring and, once again, hard to fake.

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Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

In discussing ways to engage students in STEM, simulators and STEM Kits can significantly enhance student engagement and understanding by providing hands-on, immersive learning experiences that bring theoretical concepts to life. Google Arts and Culture offers over 1,600 experiments and counting.

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Education STEM Art Culture 306

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

We can’t discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the way for hybrid learning as classrooms slowly reopened for small groups of students.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Blended Learning Discussions 282

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sessions, keynotes, discussions, and the expo hall will connect attendees with need-to-know details on the latest edtech innovations shaping the education landscape. Discover how it tackles diverse learning styles, boosts student engagement, and streamlines administrative tasks. Unleash the Magic of AI in Your Classroom!

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Attention STEM Assistive Technology Critical Thinking 282

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

True leadership involves not only encouraging teachers to reconnect with their purpose but also ensuring that they are seen, heard and supported, writes Ryan Burns, an instructional coach and adjunct professor in Warwick, Rhode Island, and a 2024-2025 fellow of the EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellowship.

Education 120

Education Essay Culture Math 120

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Students are not just passively learning math; they’re actively participating.

Education 311

Education Schools Math Science 311

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Teachers can use this data to design subsequent lessons to ensure individual students get exactly what they need in terms of follow up instruction, coaching, scaffolds, and personalized practice. Below are strategies I have used during my lessons to learn about what my students know or can do. Poll the Class with Mentimeter.

Coaching 285

Coaching Learning Students Knowledge 285

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. Highlight mental health resources: Ensure students know where to find help if they’re struggling.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Parents will step up to address the student mental health crisis. Teachers, parents, counselors, administrators, coaches, and other loved ones have faced an unprecedented challenge in this regard. Districts will see the value in data-driven instructional coaching. They will continue to step up in 2023 to meet the challenge.

Coaching 337

Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 337

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

The NEA encourages teachers to bring physical activity into the classroom by incorporating brain breaks in students daily routines or taking classroom activities outside. If your school is considering jumping in with a new system, product, or initiative, here are some things teachers and technology coaches should keep in mind.

Technology 282

Technology Learning Math Elementary School 282

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

ATI’s promise to students is to help them develop a sense of agency, independent work and grit: “Stuff that you know only when you see it,” Hyman says. One-on-one coaching will continue over the phone, he explains, as we are still waiting for his mentee to call. We discuss the Harvard Business Review’s recent article on grief. “We

Schools 216

Schools Learning Intellectual Development Coaching 216

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2017

Because research on PBL proves that it increases student engagement and achievement, and helps students develop the 21 st -century skills they need to succeed in their future careers. Project-based learning (PBL) is a trend that’s spreading faster than a wildfire during a drought.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Students go through a guided, asynchronous course experience, monitored by course coaches and student success champions, that is designed to move students through their coursework efficiently. When students engage with Connect, their individual needs become clear.

High School 274

High School High School Schools Instructors 274

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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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

An AP curriculum challenges students to excel, and Harkness-style classes foster discussion and debate, giving students a voice in their learning. Students explore science in modern labs, develop potent creative tools in the schools inspiring arts students, and build real skills in Kiskis workshops.

Schools 242

Schools History Art Culture 242

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Discovery Education launched a new multi-year partnership that will deepen middle and high school students’ engagement in mathematics nationwide. Read more. A small sphere rolls around a classroom, cycling through glowing colors, before crossing a finish line.

Math 196

Math Coaching Elementary School Elementary School 196

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2023

He has ChatGPT on his phone and his iPad, and our 45-minute conversation is peppered with references to Coursera’s newest personal learning assistant, “Coach.” Coach is going to be both reactive and proactive for learners. I like the competition with other students,” Lillie says.

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Coaching Lecturing Motivation Assignments 196

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This holistic approach is reshaping how we engage students, pushing us to rethink traditional models and deliver teaching and learning in more relevant, responsive ways. Teachers are ready to have students put away their Chromebooks and engage in discussions and hands-on activities.

Education 161

Education Coaching Schools STEM 161

Catlin Tucker

MAY 6, 2025

Podcast Episode Episode Description In this episode of The Balance, I sit down with Ruba Abi Saab, Instructional Coach and Teaching and Learning Coordinator at Al Rayan International School in Accra, Ghana. I’m now the Teaching & Learning Coordinator and coach at Al-Rayan International School in Accra, Ghana. Catlin: Nice.

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Blended Learning Coaching Students Universal Design 195

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I’ve spent two decades as a literacy specialist coaching teachers and providing professional development and I’ve seen a lot of transition in the field. Currently, I coach teachers across 18 K-12 schools in the Campbell Kapolei Complex Area in Ewa Beach and Kapolei Hawaii. I had questions and I wanted to know more.

Education 212

Education Middle School Middle School Coaching 212

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Integrating technology into the classroom involves more than just adding gadgets and software; it’s about creating a dynamic learning environment where students are actively engaged and teachers can teach more effectively. This journey requires collaboration among technology teams, instructional coaches and educators.

Elementary School 184

Elementary School Elementary School Evaluation Coaching 184

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Available microcredentials included: AI in education, digital creation, digital media for librarians, educational leadership, instructional coaching, and research and best practices. These resources aim to boost student engagement, deepen understanding and make learning more interactive and memorable.

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Mobile Devices Coaching Grades Curriculum 220

EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

Instructional Coaches Help Teachers Gain Proficiency and Confidence. Providing guidance from an instructional coach is another beneficial approach. By the end of the year, participants were sold on instructional coaching. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . by Joe Marquez.

Coaching 148

Coaching Participation Skills Collaborative Learning 148

Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2021

It’s conference season—the time of the year when parents and teachers meet to discuss each student’s progress. The teacher offers an overview about the student’s performance, and then they explain the report card or other set of data. In most schools, this is a private conversation between the child’s teacher and parent(s).

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