eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Not just general practitioners–these middle schoolers aimed high and discussed specialties like cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, plastic surgery, and anesthesiology. The range of careers students presented was impressive and included jobs like animators, hospice nurses, and lawyers.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. One of the most powerful techniques in my traditional classroom is the think-pair-share discussion format.

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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. Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. I saw how even the most under-resourced classrooms could transform when teachers felt empowered and supported.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Immediately address ableist /biased remarks in the classroom through discussion. Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) professional development opportunities on inclusion.

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Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

Think-Pair-Share is a three-step discussion routine that helps students build confidence in their ideas before they share them with a larger group. These types of questions not only get students thinking but also give them something to discuss. That little difference shows what active participation actually sounds like.

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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. Addressing Fear Through Technology-Supported Safety Fear is one of the most formidable barriers to classroom participation. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

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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. Addressing Fear Through Technology-Supported Safety Fear is one of the most formidable barriers to classroom participation. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

The experience from GSO complemented our curriculum very well, and we appreciated the opportunity to participate in the planning of the in-school experience alongside the graduate students to create a lesson that was engaging and informative.” This ensured that all students at our school were included in the discussions.”

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions. Purposefully, I provide opportunities for students to connect and practice the social skills necessary to participate in rigorous critical thinking and problem-solving tasks.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Today, emergent bilingual (EB) students, also known as English learners, account for 10.6 percent of U.S.

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Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

When paired with strong instructional practices, these tools open up more ways for students to participate, process, and thrive. Whether you’re new to working with MLs or just looking for a few fresh ideas, these five teacher-approved strategies are here to help boost participation, build language, and make learning meaningful for all.

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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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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

The engines are for people from working and middle class backgrounds to participate in and benefit from all that science has to offer. This is a broad-based attack on the scientific enterprise that has been so much of the engine of American progress and prosperity for 80 years, said Ross.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

” Another advantage is the fact that they require every student to participate “something in social psychology we call the diffusion of responsibility. You can do completion or participation, but I would avoid assigning points you don’t want to create anxiety around making mistakes.” It’s crickets.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

Each role targets a specific reading skill, and when students cycle through all four, they’re not just reading, they’re processing, discussing, and deepening their understanding. These kinds of questions open the door to meaningful discussion and help students engage with the text on a whole new level.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions. Purposefully, I provide opportunities for students to connect and practice the social skills necessary to participate in rigorous critical thinking and problem-solving tasks.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 62

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

Rethink Participation Not everyone feels comfortable speaking up in class. Consider using written reflections, discussion boards, or tools like Jamboard and Padlet. One student wrote about taking two buses from the other side of town after getting their younger siblings off to school. That kind of insight changes how we teach.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

Rethink Participation Not everyone feels comfortable speaking up in class. Consider using written reflections, discussion boards, or tools like Jamboard and Padlet. One student wrote about taking two buses from the other side of town after getting their younger siblings off to school. That kind of insight changes how we teach.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

Figure 1: Gannon’s Contact System Grade Number of Non-Participation Days Number of Late Assignments Number of Ignored Assignments B-minus 0-4 0-4 0 C-minus 5-6 5 1 D-minus more than 6 6 or more more than 1 Despite the overall success of the system, I had problems. have you told us what the monster is a metaphor for?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Chickering and Gamson (1987) remind us about the importance of participation and engagement in the classroom: “Learning is not a spectator sport. Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Chickering and Gamson (1987) remind us about the importance of participation and engagement in the classroom: “Learning is not a spectator sport. Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

Participants will walk away with a number of useful resources and ideas for sparking conversations in their local communities. In the afternoon we will connect a number of blended learning and ‘science of learning’ strategies to this redesign work. Please bring your own examples and use cases of how you’re using AI!

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Conduct a casual formative assessment during a class discussion or group activity, and regularly check in with students who need more support. Encourage reluctant students to focus on participation and completion goals, such as “I will turn in 90% of my homework” or “I will miss class fewer than 5 times.”

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Over multiple semesters, more than 2,000 students voluntarily participated in IRB-approved surveys and follow-up interviews. Each chapter is co-authored with students who lived the realities we discuss. These courses enroll a diverse cross-section of the student body, creating the perfect environment to listen broadly and learn deeply.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

To increase the likelihood of student participation, we first invited their input on what types of events they want to attend, and when. Ask the students what they want An integral part of community building is having students meet as a group, whether in person or online.

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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. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Additionally, a “Sports Day Fundraiser” can be organized, where students participate in friendly sports competitions and challenges, with each participant collecting pledges or donations based on their performance.

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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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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 19, 2025

Principal and Superintendent Leadership in the AI Era For this session, I shifted from talking at participants sitting in rows to small group discussions based on AI leadership scenarios (3 opportunities, 3 challenges). If you’re interested in the pre-print, fill out this form and we will send it along when we’re ready.

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Class Tech Tips

JULY 19, 2025

Principal and Superintendent Leadership in the AI Era For this session, I shifted from talking at participants sitting in rows to small group discussions based on AI leadership scenarios (3 opportunities, 3 challenges). If you’re interested in the pre-print, fill out this form and we will send it along when we’re ready.

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Coaching Fairness Discussions Participation 57

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Thats why AEF schedules quarterly conferences where teachers, staff, and parents sit down to discuss student progress, strengths, and areas that need extra attention.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Participating in ISTE allows us to align our innovations with the current trends and needs identified by educators,” added a representative. The ISTE conference is known for bringing together educators and tech leaders to discuss the future of educational technology.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Is the classroom arranged traditionally with everyone facing forward, or can it be reorganized into pods or small groups, which will facilitate discussion during group projects? 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

Is the classroom arranged traditionally with everyone facing forward, or can it be reorganized into pods or small groups, which will facilitate discussion during group projects? This sense of belonging is not a peripheral benefit – it is foundational to learner motivation, participation, and overall success.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Active, engaged learners retain information better, participate more fully, and develop a deeper understanding of the material. Polls and Quizzes: Encourage your child to participate in polls or mini quizzes if their online platform offers them. Encourage your child to participate! Interactive Games: Learning can (and should!)

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Teach Hub

JUNE 19, 2025

When most people think of PE, they picture students taking laps around the gym, a few games of dodgeball, or students trying to sneak their way out of participating. Bringing in discussions on rest, recovery, hydration, and nutrition, especially as students get older and more independent. That high-five after a tough win?

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Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

Be Present and Participate When it comes to online professional development programs, it’s easy to treat them like background noise while you get your chores done or grade papers. But if you really stay present and actively participate in the program, you’ll get so much more out of it. That’s the point, isn’t it?

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