Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. Almost a decade into experiments with gamification, edtech companies are changing the way they approach motivation. You keep going.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

. — To help accelerate teaching and learning this coming school year, Curriculum Associates has updated its award-winning i-Ready Personalized Instruction and Assessment program with new reports, lessons, accessibility features, and more. About Curriculum Associates. New Tools for Scaffolding Comprehension have also been added.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Curriculum Associates recently launched its Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative to support the professional growth of rising school principals nationwide. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. Additionally, the opportunity to collaborate with leaders beyond my district is something I find very exciting at this point in my career.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2022

January 31, 2022— The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Sonya Coleman, vice president of strategic partnerships at Curriculum Associates, as the corporate representative on its Board of Directors. To learn more about Curriculum Associates, visit CurriculumAssociates.com. About Curriculum Associates.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

Data breaches can cost students, parents, and teachers thousands of dollars (or more); cripple entire school districts digital infrastructure, and, in the case of a politically motivated attacker, even target public officials.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

We are called to design and deliver curriculum and instruction that engages learners in face-to-face settings, during hybrid instruction, and when learning is remote, and back again. Moving forward, Katie and I want teachers to have a skill set nimble enough to navigate any teaching and learning landscape.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

As I consider what is causing teachers to be disengaged, I’m reminded of Daniel Pink’s Drive in which he explores human motivation. It challenged me to really think about what motivates my students and how to keep them interested and engaged in their learning. My favorite part of teaching is designing curriculum.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Of course, the teacher’s role in designing curriculum and establishing norms is key, especially at the beginning of the year. My decision was not motivated by laziness or my inability to do these tasks, but rather I wanted my students to take more ownership over their learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

One of the main advantages of DEI in education is the promotion of a more inclusive and representative curriculum. This leads to increased engagement and motivation. However, as DEI becomes more prevalent, it also faces scrutiny and debate regarding its effectiveness, implementation, and impact on educational outcomes.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

7 Student agency is the best way to increase engagement and motivation. That lack of agency can have a devastating impact on student motivation. The more agency and autonomy students enjoy, the more likely they are to be motivated. 8 Projects can turn the world into our curriculum. I understand the frustration.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

When working in tandem with core curriculum standards, computational strategies inherent in coding build meaningful, essential critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in students. A common misconception about coding is that teachers need a degree or certificate in computer science to incorporate coding into their curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has ideas on how to incorporate giving into your STEM curriculum: Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists STEM equips students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills vital for their future careers. Sound interesting?

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Building a foundation Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs provides a foundational framework for understanding human motivation and development. Create inclusive curriculum : Ensure that curriculum and learning materials reflect the diversity of your student body. Takeaways for educators 1.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Gamification, interactive exercises, and multimedia resources can capture students’ attention and keep them motivated to practice literacy skills. When students experience success and progress in their literacy skills through education technology, it can boost their confidence and motivation.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Unfortunately, most secondary curriculum relies on a one-size-fits-all approach to reading. Allowing students a degree of agency in terms of the books they select can be a powerful motivator for even the most reluctant readers. .” It’s the book that grabs them and pulls them into the story.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Getting students motivated after spring break can feel a bit like trying to run in flip-flops. Building this momentum helps students feel capable and proud, which fuels motivation better than any reward ever could. That doesnt mean you need to overhaul your curriculum, but it might be time to breathe a little life back into it.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Comprehensive digital curriculum is designed with the end goal in mind, based on Understanding by Design, an award-winning book and theory by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe that focuses on the benefits of backward planning. A high-quality digital course catalog should also meet the needs of a diverse audience.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Tricia says, “One of the great things about college is that the curriculum allowed me to explore a lot of different areas. Related : Powerful strategies to motivate girls in STEM Why girls need more STEM role models. Those are absolutely critical skills.”.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Personalized learning defines a learning experience for the student and teacher that is intrinsically motivated and student empowered/owned. True personalized learning occurs when the student is a partner with the teacher, not only in student voice and choice, but a partner in content and curriculum creation as well.

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Organized Classroom

MAY 13, 2025

Today, we are talking about motivating your student writers. Charity The post Motivating Your Student Writers appeared first on Organized Classroom. It’s Charity Preston from the Organized Classroom blog! This was actually a request from someone either at our Facebook fan page or at our blog. Or just leave us a comment!

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

A globalized curriculum will help better prepare students for work and entrepreneurship and bring education into the 21st century. Rolling out a globalized curriculum will achieve just that–and more. A global college and career readiness curriculum is essential in that pursuit. Here’s why that’s important.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

AI lacks emotional intelligence, often struggling to engage in empathetic interactions, motivate students during challenging periods, or adapt its teaching style based on emotional cues. They excel at motivating students, managing classroom dynamics, and offering personalized feedback based on nuanced observations.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

So much of the news we’re seeing regarding student growth since the COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the historic lows in student learning,” said Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates. The report comes at a time when students continue to struggle academically in the wake of the pandemic and as efforts turn to learning recovery.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

In a setting where the pace is dictated by the teacher or the curriculum rather than the learner’s needs, students may rush through the material without fully understanding it. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While new and emerging technologies can feel like a hurdle at times, there is also much that can be gained by incorporating them into our curriculum. This does not mean teachers have to be experts in using all technologies, but teachers should be willing to incorporate technology into their everyday curriculum delivery.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

Because online learning cannot easily foster the social and emotional connections that in-person learning does, students have a more difficult time staying motivated in classes. Gamification , defined as using game-like elements in non-game contexts, can help motivate online learners and solve this issue.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

If students know what they’re learning has real-life implications, meaning and purpose will ensure that they become more motivated and actively engaged in their learning. In our initial pilot study in 2021, students overwhelmingly responded positively to the curriculum. Bill Daggetts rigor-relevance-relationship framework.

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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. It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. Teachers can then incorporate these topics into the curriculum or design small projects based on students’ inquiries. Allowing students to vote on projects or learning topics can boost engagement.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

Because online learning cannot easily foster the social and emotional connections that in-person learning does, students have a more difficult time staying motivated in classes. Gamification , defined as using game-like elements in non-game contexts, can help motivate online learners and solve this issue.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

” Conferences gave educators–including administrators, classroom teachers, IT leaders, curriculum directors–to attend sessions targeted to their interests and their individual school or district needs. And it’s the kind of learning that will change the story of education.” Of interest is Attention!

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2022

Second, low-proficiency readers struggle with motivation. Essentially, struggling readers have a low reading self-concept, which is linked to lower motivation. Given the high anxiety and low motivation, struggling readers only perform at a low reading level. Third, struggling readers have low achievement.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

It reaches all types of students, engages them deeply in math lessons they genuinely enjoy, and motivates them to persist, succeed, and grow in confidence, all while enhancing their understanding of mathematics and improving their academic scores. This year, 5,400 educators from across the U.S. For more information, please visit STMath.com.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2023

Key points: For tutoring to work, students have to show up Finding a curriculum designed for tutoring is important to program success As educators continue to work to accelerate learning for students following the pandemic, many are turning to tutoring to provide support. Think of it like inpatient versus outpatient medical therapy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

One of the biggest is self-efficacy and motivation. You have to manage your time well and constantly motivate yourself because no one else will. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 19, 2017

One of the most challenging aspects of this school year has been using project-based learning to integrate curriculum. They also learn the importance of being a motivated and dependable member of a team. Projects are a beast! It feels like I am boarding a roller coaster each time we begin a new project. Phase 1: Introduce the Project.

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