Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse. Motivated by intentional opportunities for collaboration, students actively process information in favorable conditions that are both supportive and stimulating.

Assignments 59

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 59

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse. Motivated by intentional opportunities for collaboration, students actively process information in favorable conditions that are both supportive and stimulating.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Here are three key expectations that are redefining modern education: Interactive Learning : Students expect dynamic, interactive lessons that incorporate multimedia elements and real-time feedback.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

At our institution, low-tech and familiar options like phone calls and photos worked well to meet students’ needs for immediate feedback with a low level of stress. We’d like to share some examples of personalized actual course documents feedback that contribute to decreased stress levels for students and faculty.

eLearning 69

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 69

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

At our institution, low-tech and familiar options like phone calls and photos worked well to meet students’ needs for immediate feedback with a low level of stress. We’d like to share some examples of personalized actual course documents feedback that contribute to decreased stress levels for students and faculty.

eLearning 67

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 67

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. Blum (2020) argues that grades provide minimal feedback, they deemphasize learning, and what they actually measure is inconsistent (10-14).

Grades 74

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

He is committed to creating inclusive, academically rigorous and emotionally safe environments, with a particular focus on how technology influences student development and school culture. It’s helped build a collective culture of awareness and responsibility around digital safety.

Middle School 86

Middle School Middle School Schools Students 86

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Bringing back campus life Reestablishing campus culture and student life might seem like a lower priority than boosting academic performance in the wake of the pandemic, but university leaders say they’re intertwined. There’s no real interaction, no feedback from professors in some of these classes.”

Math 88

Math English Lecturing High School 88

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2017

They help foster a culture that puts the needs of learners at the center of the innovation agenda. Through their work as storytellers, they enable the “champion” to amplify the message and motivation behind the innovation agenda, and to translate that message into a portfolio of initiatives. Culturally, they can be the black sheep.

Culture 283

Culture Motivation Evaluation Feedback 283

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I highlighted how blended learning can help educators more effectively provide multiple means of engagement to increase student motivation and ensure all students can successfully engage with learning experiences. In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of engagement. Language and Symbols.

Universal Design 546

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Feedback 546

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Clear expectations positively impact the students’ feelings of competence or confidence in their ability to complete a task, which can motivate them to put in their best effort. Rubrics also provide students with feedback, helping them understand their strengths and areas where they need to improve.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Language 545

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

Motivation 174

Motivation Students Feedback Achievement 174

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In education, where the success of students is intricately linked to the motivation and dedication of faculty and staff to go the extra mile, elevating employees’ well-being is not only a humane thing to do, but a crucial component of improving employee morale. There was a need for more widespread recognition.

Education 301

Education Culture Motivation Achievement 301

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

Golden collects the results, which students give anonymously, then studies the feedback and makes a list of all the information she’s received. This practice is called early-term feedback. In general, faculty and instructors are really responsive to student feedback. Collecting feedback can be as easy as passing out index cards.

Feedback 191

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 191

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. Highlighting their achievements can boost morale and encourage a supportive school culture. Here are five strategies that school leaders can implement to accomplish this goal.

Achievement 303

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 303

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In high school, I competed in statewide competitions with the Business Professionals of America , a student organization focused on career and leadership development, through which I learned how to receive feedback and how to lose with grace and maintain pride. Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage.

Motivation 171

Motivation Students Middle School Middle School 171

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

The learning teams that enjoy high levels of autonomy and agency tend to be more motivated and engaged. Members of the PLC will need to collect artifacts of student learning and student feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy, technique, or model. Evaluate: Assess the Effectiveness. What did they enjoy?

Teachers 427

Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

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.

Teachers 294

Teachers Culture Special Education Interactive Teaching 294

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

It also requires excellent interpersonal skills – as leaders work with students, staff, parents and external communities to gain constant feedback and find opportunities to innovate. Good leadership in schools helps to foster both a positive and motivating culture for staff and a high-quality experience for learners.

Schools 270

Schools Learning Outcomes Culture Feedback 270

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I spent countless hours guiding them through the writing process, giving feedback, and encouraging them to think critically. With AIs assistance, my students are able to receive real-time feedback, suggestions for grammar and vocabulary, and even guidance on structuring their arguments.

English 300

English Writing Teaching Essay 300

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2019

If playing games is part of our culture, even part of our identities, then it stands to reason that students can be highly motivated by game-based learning opportunities. They are more willing to listen to and apply the feedback I give them because they are determined to master skills and level up.

Gamification 279

Gamification Game-Based Learning Failure Students 279

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically. To help writers grow, feedback doesn’t have to be only evaluative.

Evaluation 119

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 119

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

When students fail to see the connection between what theyre learning and the real world, they lose motivation to engage meaningfully with the content. Solution for teachers : Teachers can foster a culture of integrity by establishing trust and open communication. Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments?

Academic Integrity 209

Academic Integrity Failure Students Culture 209

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).

Feedback 107

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 107

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2017

It’s something I first saw practiced by Harvard physics professor Eric Mazur, who has redesigned the culture of his classroom to have students own their learning. In a sense, it makes the assessment a learning opportunity and also a feedback opportunity, which is what it should be.”. The answer is a resounding YES.

Achievement 264

Achievement Teachers Middle School Middle School 264

eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2019

It also requires excellent interpersonal skills – as leaders work with students, staff, parents and external communities to gain constant feedback and find opportunities to innovate. Good leadership in schools helps to foster both a positive and motivating culture for staff and a high-quality experience for learners.

Schools 236

Schools Learning Outcomes Culture Feedback 236

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).

Feedback 94

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 94

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2019

We needed to foster a growth culture that fostered high expectations and support for the whole child. It is a strength-based model that focuses on the effort, goal setting and feedback that propels our students forward. Growth mindset is now woven tightly into our school culture.

Beliefs 279

Beliefs Ethics Achievement Culture 279

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2018

The innovation happening in the edtech world is a big part of our inspiration and motivation to keep reviewing. But our main motivation is keeping you—teachers—informed about the latest tools for digital learning. Of course, some developers release early versions of their products to get feedback from new users.

Motivation 199

Motivation Learning Styles Feedback Special Education 199

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

At South Park Middle School, our PBIS experience has transformed not only our school culture but also student and staff morale. Our Eagle Feathers reward system motivates students by providing tangible recognition for exhibiting Eagle PRIDE. Acknowledging student achievements is at the heart of our program.

Culture 171

Culture Middle School Middle School Learning 171

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

The big change is not adding technology to the current design of the classroom, but changing the culture of teaching and learning and fundamentally changing the job descriptions of teachers and learners. We need teachers who are willing to share their work and seek feedback from colleagues all over the world.

Questions 279

Questions Teachers Internet Knowledge 279

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically. To help writers grow, feedback doesn’t have to be only evaluative.

Evaluation 98

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 98

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I’ve learned leadership is about using the privilege of our position to build collaborative teams of talented and motivated individuals who can help us stay ahead of any problems and drive innovation that brings impactful change.

STEM 294

STEM Beliefs Elementary School Elementary School 294

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Language Acquisition: In language classes, must-do stations target specific speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills that need improvement, while may-do stations provide opportunities for conversational practice, engagement with media to improve comprehension skills, or cultural exploration.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In both higher education and K-12 education, AI offers numerous potential benefits, including early interventions via identifying students at risk and its ability to provide real-time feedback to both students and teachers , helping identify areas where students may be struggling and allowing for immediate intervention.

Ethics 339

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 339

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

As dorm parents, coaches, and club advisors, teachers foster a culture of support and engagement that extends far beyond academics. This international mix enriches learning, preparing students for college and beyond by exposing them to a wide array of viewpoints and cultures. Weekends are a thrill.

Schools 240

Schools History Art Culture 240