Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

And almost every conversation I have with educators regardless of whether they are classroom teachers, instructional specialists or administrators is around student engagement. All of them are asking, with some urgency, about how we can boost student engagement under these difficult and fluctuating circumstances.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. But even as gamification has become a shorthand for engagement, edtech companies have found it challenging to draw a clear distinction between learning and just having fun. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class. You keep going.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Total Health: A Virtual Field Trip with the NBA and WNBA (Grades 3-8) This VFT encourages students to live a healthy lifestyle with a behind-the-scenes look at how professional basketball players from the NBA and WNBA maintain their health on and off the court!

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

The overall quality of students’ work also suffers when they do not have the time and space needed to fully engage with academic tasks or produce artifacts to express and communicate their learning. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged Engaging students in the classroom is a key factor in successful teaching and learning. However, keeping students interested and involved in their education can be a big challenge.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Derby, Kansas – Derby North Middle School (DNMS) in Derby, Kansas, has found a unique and effective way to build culture and increase student engagement with the help of Rise Vision digital signage software and Class Intercom. ABOUT RISE VISION Rise Vision is the #1 digital signage software solution for schools.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

Experts say that classes that are self-paced, asynchronous or technically possible to tune into from a shared space full of distractions often require students to exhibit more self-control, more intrinsic motivation and better time management. The difference is delivering the support to the student as the default, not the exception.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Recognition events: Plan ceremonies or assemblies where students and staff are publicly acknowledged for their hard work and accomplishments.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. If only there were a list of surefire strategies, those tricks that always get students and teachers fired up and moving forward. But motivation doesn’t lend itself to easy answers or surefire solutions. What to do then?

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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? Students look for acceptance-affording cues. I can succeed at this.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

From lesson planning and resource creating to parent communication–all improved because of Canva. Canva saved me so much time and money because I was able to create classroom posters and decorative motivational quotes that went with my positivity theme for 5th grade. We also have many ways to communicate with parents.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Social-emotional skill building tackles the core reasons students disengage from classroom learning. That is why schools that embrace social-emotional learning programs see reduced absenteeism, higher student engagement and motivation, a stronger feeling of community among students, improved academic performance, and fewer dropouts.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a fourth-grade teacher, Ive seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. “Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. Students answer the questions, and the leaderboard keeps them excited without putting too much pressure on anyone.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

Many students see no relevance between their education and the real world, and say they are struggling to find meaning in their education or find a career direction, according to a new survey from YouScience , a student engagement platform.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. If only there were a list of surefire strategies, those tricks that always get students and teachers fired up and moving forward. But motivation doesn’t lend itself to easy answers or surefire solutions. What to do then?

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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? Students look for acceptance-affording cues. I can succeed at this.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Unfortunately, says Guthrie, students’ reading motivation is often "shockingly low." After spending 45 years studying how to motivate and engage students, Guthrie has learned that the secret to developing successful readers lies in understanding the right—and wrong—ways to motivate them.

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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). Secret 2: Student expertise. Students ages 10-13 are rarely seen as experts or asked to share their perspectives and lived experiences.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

The combination of automated assessment tools and flexible content delivery methods allows teachers to spot learning gaps quickly while giving students the freedom to master concepts through their preferred learning modes. Students showcase understanding via written explanations, visual diagrams, or recorded presentations.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

When thinking about making online lessons more engaging, it can be helpful to start by translating some of the effective strategies used during in-person lessons. Try using music to keep students engaged and motivated. Engage parents. . Communication is the key to success. Use distance learning to do more.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. These are skills students rarely learn straight out of a textbook. The fifth-grade group had similar results.

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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. By leveraging advanced technology, schools can tap into a broader pool of skilled teachers.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Here are four of the latest SEL edtech trends that districts and schools can use this year to support the social-emotional well-being of students and staff, enhance students’ engagement with SEL content, and improve family communications. When communications are more accessible, they can also be more equitable.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Hybrid learning serves as a great option for students–however, in the early days of pandemic virtual learning, teachers noticed the need for stronger tools and resources in order for them to create the best possible learning experience.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

Thankfully, research into online learning can provide us with a starting point to make sure our students continue to be engaged in the process of learning. There isn’t one solution for increasing learner engagement and motivation. Quick communication builds connection.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2025

Key points: Caring connections can support and uplift students 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation 5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections For more on teacher-student relationships, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Middle school marks the transition from late childhood to early adolescence.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The goal is for students to lead with empathy to identify and define a problem, then develop a realistic solution to that problem that can be tested and refined through feedback. This process pushes students to engage with skills like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, empathy, and problem-solving.

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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? Fredricks, J. Blumenfeld, P.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

This approach empowers teachers to incorporate students’ differences in interests, readiness levels, and experiences into their instruction in ways that teaching facts and procedures do not always account for. This results in greater student engagement and classroom collaboration.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An online whiteboard is a great solution for collaborative work because it provides a centralized canvas where members communicate with one another visually. TeachFX : A tool for tracking engagement TeachFX is an AI-powered app that provides instructional feedback for K-12 educators.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

This is a good thing, because it will take motivation from all sides to achieve simpler data connections between systems. In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in parental engagement that can be correlated to the implementation of digital platforms and applications. School-to-home communications has evolved through three phases.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

The importance of interactive tools in special education Special education students often require personalized instructional strategies that traditional methods cannot fully address. In a virtual setting, it becomes even more critical to find tools that keep these students engaged and provide the support they need.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2020

As COVID-19 concerns prompt school closures around the world, many educators are turning to remote learning to keep students engaged. As they work remotely, they need to have activities and environments that motivate them to learn. Please fill out this form to verify your account and request access to Minecraft. “As

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

Students are more likely to take ownership of their mistakes and apply their newfound knowledge and skills to the task. It promotes student learning and understanding of the task, and helps students develop a stronger foundation for future assignments. It develops critical thinking skills. Reference Vygotsky, L. Cambridge, Mass.:

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

The material feels irrelevant or unvaluable to students One of the primary reasons students cheat is that they dont perceive the material being tested as valuable or relevant to their lives. Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments?

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