Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. This data is accessible to both teachers and students through visual dashboards, which serve as powerful motivators and intervention tools.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. This data is accessible to both teachers and students through visual dashboards, which serve as powerful motivators and intervention tools.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Gen ed is great, so why is it discussed as a “hurdle.” Currently, she is in a general psychology course, and although she finds the concepts interesting, she is grinding her way through online discussion boards to finish her degree. She is not being asked to manufacture responses to hypothetical scenarios on weekly discussion boards.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. They discuss what they think the lyrics convey, including emotions, themes, and any cultural references they recognize.

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Languages Language Instructors Culture 96

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2025

The remaining hot topics were interpersonal conflict; lack of motivation; test anxiety; focus and procrastination; how to reach out for support; having a bad day and poor grades. Chatbots that are not designed for that purpose, such as ChatGPT, could be “risky at best and harmful at worst.”

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., Preparing to join classroom discussions requires intentional preparation. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A., H., & Bailey, E. Stalnaker, J.,

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education. For example, when I want to foster peer dialogue, I might use technology to let students record and respond to one another in a way that feels safe and authentic, especially for those who may be shy in live discussion.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

One half is described as entrepreneurial, image-conscious and highly motivated. They discuss whether innovation matters more now because the world feels so unstable. But over the past year, there’s been a growing narrative in business and media circles that Gen Z, a cohort born between 1997 and 2012, is starting to split in two.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more.

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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.

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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. In evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations better.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. Consider using written reflections, discussion boards, or tools like Jamboard and Padlet. And students from those environments bring that context with them when they walk into our lecture halls.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. Consider using written reflections, discussion boards, or tools like Jamboard and Padlet. And students from those environments bring that context with them when they walk into our lecture halls.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. They discuss what they think the lyrics convey, including emotions, themes, and any cultural references they recognize.

Languages 65

Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Gen ed is great, so why is it discussed as a “hurdle.” Currently, she is in a general psychology course, and although she finds the concepts interesting, she is grinding her way through online discussion boards to finish her degree. She is not being asked to manufacture responses to hypothetical scenarios on weekly discussion boards.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

But by being able to take students who are motivated and put them in these dual-enrollment classes, you get a greater percentage of those who are going to recognize theyve got the ability and [will] go to college, she adds. Later, the teachers can meet with their instructors to discuss the lab.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. As in the example below, sometimes sharing progress, such as how far they are in the course, can help students stay motivated and engaged near the end of the semester.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. As in the example below, sometimes sharing progress, such as how far they are in the course, can help students stay motivated and engaged near the end of the semester.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

“You want just enough to get people motivated, but not so much that people feel anxious,” Blunt explains. ” “That’s going to guide our discussion for the day,” she explains. While this can be advantageous, getting students to take the work seriously, it can backfire. ” Bite-Sized Checks Dr. .”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. One major issue is the lack of personal interaction.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

Middle and high school students consistently share that their experiences in the classroom often do not feel interesting, important or motivating but that when their schoolwork is engaging, it is often due to their teachers making it so, researchers said. One much-discussed technology offers a potential solution: artificial intelligence.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Researchers have found that learners’ sense of belonging enhances psychological flexibility, learner satisfaction, motivation, and professional identity, thereby increasing student success (Carter et al., This sense of belonging is not a peripheral benefit – it is foundational to learner motivation, participation, and overall success.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Researchers have found that learners’ sense of belonging enhances psychological flexibility, learner satisfaction, motivation, and professional identity, thereby increasing student success (Carter et al., This sense of belonging is not a peripheral benefit – it is foundational to learner motivation, participation, and overall success.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. Some guests might read a picture book, share a hobby, discuss their career, etc. Discuss what your students have learned about the other communities, compare traditions, landscapes, etc.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for. That can lead to distractions or a drop in motivation.

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k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

Children who develop strong digital literacy skills are better equipped to engage in informed discussions, take part in educational opportunities, and explore career paths that require technological proficiency. Children must learn to understand the motivations behind media messages and recognize bias or persuasive techniques.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

Rarely do we hear people, even teachers, discuss writing as a process for learning. In their pursuit of self-expression, they often find themselves challenged to find new words or motivated to develop academic vocabulary. Imagine if a teacher said, “Go write on it and see what you come up with,” after a student asked a question.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Have backup plans, sub plans, differentiated materials, lessons that address all learning types, and endless discussion questions to use up those last five minutes before the bell. Step-by-step lesson plans, reading passages, graphic organizers, and discussion questions make these ELA plans a no-prep solution for sub days! 2, 3, 4, RL.8.1,

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Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

Take notes to help your brain process the information, reflect on how you can use the new information in your own classroom, and participate if there is a discussion board or group chat. When you see something is working well in your classroom, it will motivate you to keep learning and trying new things.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

You can also hang up motivational posters, a calendar, a daily schedule, and current anchor charts to further set the tone for your homeschool space and really immerse your students in their learning. End the Homeschool Day with Reflection Wrap up your school day by reviewing what you learned, celebrating successes, and discussing challenges.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

What to Listen for in Music Bulletin Board Set By Cori Bloom Grades: K-12th This bulletin board set is a collection of vocabulary posters for your music room, designed to guide students as they listen to and discuss music. It includes a colored scale and note letters from C to C, along with Solfege hand signs.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

It can be constructive, motivating, and well-meaning in certain contexts. This approach aligns with self-determination theory , which highlights autonomy, relatedness, and competence as key drivers of motivation. Teaching through discussion as the exercise of disciplinary power. This perspective is not inherently bad.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

It can be constructive, motivating, and well-meaning in certain contexts. This approach aligns with self-determination theory , which highlights autonomy, relatedness, and competence as key drivers of motivation. Teaching through discussion as the exercise of disciplinary power. This perspective is not inherently bad.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Maintaining motivation to graduate One challenge to keeping students in college comes from the regional job market, Boyd-Davidson said. “It’s cool for me, starting on the campus and seeing where it was when I first got here, in comparison to where it is now,” he said. Tradition is the backbone of campus culture.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2025

Based on the latest research, and drawing on experts from the worlds of business, marketing, sports, entertainment, music, and medicine, you will learn simple, actionable strategies that will eliminate your teaching stress, supercharge your ability to motivate and inspire your students, and empower you to really love your job.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

The activity is designed for students to communicate and work together, so your students will enjoy discussions and movement while working on their vision board templates. Start the new year with new goals New Year’s resolutions transform into goals for the new year when you tie this holiday and activity together.

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k12

JUNE 24, 2025

She was also my animation teacher, and she was always very excited to see my submitted work come through, which motivated me a lot since animation is my career focus. For example, they have an announcement board, and I usually find motivating quotes or weekly facts that they post there. Who is your favorite teacher?

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