eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

We were pleased to engage in this learning experience with URI,” said Nicole Elliott, a science teacher at DelSesto Middle School. Our students realized that what they were learning in science class is relevant and important. This ensured that all students at our school were included in the discussions.”

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

True leadership involves not only encouraging teachers to reconnect with their purpose but also ensuring that they are seen, heard and supported, writes Ryan Burns, an instructional coach and adjunct professor in Warwick, Rhode Island, and a 2024-2025 fellow of the EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellowship.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions 2. Flexible Seating: Best for adapting to students’ individual needs 4. Horseshoe: Best for class discussions and inclusivity 5. With large conference seating, teachers may find it hard to be locked in the middle of the square. Table of Contents 1.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

We hope that you will join us for our June 2025 Teacher Leader Summit in Denver. Redesigning Lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement As much as we’re worried about ‘learning loss,’ our students aren’t going to learn if they’re not first engaged. Individuals are invited but teams are encouraged.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’re trying to get students to really think while they read, not just skim or restate facts, then reciprocal reading might be just the technique you’re looking for. But what it does is something that every teacher hopes for: it helps students take control of their own reading process.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students may feel lonely, and faculty can feel overwhelmed even in well-designed online classes; however, a focus on engagement and well-being educators can support faculty and students via simple, low-tech, and personalized strategies in conjunction with the learning platform. Dr. Jennifer P.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students may feel lonely, and faculty can feel overwhelmed even in well-designed online classes; however, a focus on engagement and well-being educators can support faculty and students via simple, low-tech, and personalized strategies in conjunction with the learning platform. Dr. Jennifer P.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Shift to a student-centered classroom 8. Reward the journey, not the result How to Identify Reluctant Learners What Does Student Engagement Look Like? Create an engaging learning environment for all abilities 1. Begin with a fresh start No student wants to enter your classroom with their reputation already on your mind.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This aligns with findings from the literature, which emphasize that by intentionally integrating AI-powered learning tools, we can highlight best practices for student engagement with these technologies (Johnson, Adams Becker, & Cummins, 2022). By embracing AI, educators can better understand and support their students.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led. References Kagan, Spencer, and Miguel Kagan.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Every activity can be used with one or more students. Preschool Curriculum & Lesson Plans | Toddler Activities Worksheets Sensory Bins By The Stay at Home Teacher – Kaitlyn Renfro Grades: PreK This curriculum includes basic skills like counting, shapes, colors, letter identification, and more.

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Lab to Class

JULY 3, 2025

We have all seen the stereotypical portrayal of the traditional school setting where a teacher stands at the front of the classroom and spends the entirety of class time giving a lecture and asking questions of the students. The first, and most obvious is to include a lot of turn-and-talks, preferably with 3 or more students.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently stated in an interview that advances in AI will mean the humans will no longer be needed for most things, and stated that doctors and teachers in particular could be replaced by AI (CNBC, 2025). Trickle down engagement: Effects of perceived teacher and student engagement on learning outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? You’re expected to cultivate skills that prepare students for real-world challenges.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. Write it on the board as the only thing visible when students walk in. Isn’t that the point? Make it messy.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. Write it on the board as the only thing visible when students walk in. Isn’t that the point? Make it messy.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Small class sizes ensure that every student receives the individual attention they need. Teachers use direct, explicit instructionbreaking down complex concepts into manageable stepsso students can grasp new ideas without feeling lost or overwhelmed.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Students in higher education also deserve nurturing spaces that focus on utilizing their personalized strengths and needs to foster increased academic and social development. A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led. References Kagan, Spencer, and Miguel Kagan.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Building a strong sense of community within our classroom is something we all strive to do as teachers. When we intentionally broaden our students’ worlds with unique ways to build community connections, we create new opportunities for our students to see themselves as part of a larger community. makes learning more meaningful.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

So whether you’re a district leader, tech director, or classroom teacher, I think you’ll discover how schools are strategically implementing remote options to be something that you might want to think about for your own work. These conversations all the time with our member schools about, OK, how do you engage students?

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Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Strategy to actuate : Revisit old questions—through a journal prompt, Socrative discussion, QFT ( Question Formulation Technique ), or even a fishbowl discussion. And also revisit the thinking from the first go-round to see what has changed. Model & Promote Ambition Ambition precedes curiosity.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Keeping students engaged is a daily goal that teachers are always trying to hit, and for good reason: its directly tied to how much students learn and retain. Discuss behavior boundaries, noise levels, and how to move safely and respectfully in an outdoor space. Thats where the magic of reflection comes in.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Walsh or The Wall by Eve Bunting to give students an introduction to the history. Beyond being enjoyable, these activities encourage meaningful discussions and deepen their understanding of the day. It’s a great way to spark class discussions and works perfectly as a low-prep option for a substitute teacher.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

And while its one of the most exciting times of the day for students, it can also be one of the most chaoticunless youve got clear science safety lab rules in place. As a science teacher, especially in the elementary grades, teaching these rules isnt just about safety. Ive got you, teacher friend!

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

That’s what makes ELA so engaging — and with the right tools and resources, you’ll inspire every student in class! Use these easy and effective ELA activities for middle school to keep students engaged and teach them valuable skills. When the music stops, students choose a question from the board to answer.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students. Why Online Student Engagement Matters Online learning offers a host of unique opportunities that empower students to learn in ways that work best for them. The good news?

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

During his 29 years as an educator, Dr. Harris has had a wide range of experiences as a teacher, coach, principal, district administrator, adjunct professor, speaker, writer, and consultant. Others may lead discussions on how disciplinary disparities mirror broader issues in the justice system.

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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. If your course was about increasing student engagement, then try one technique that you learned one week and another the next.

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

During his 29 years as an educator, Dr. Harris has had a wide range of experiences as a teacher, coach, principal, district administrator, adjunct professor, speaker, writer, and consultant. Others may lead discussions on how disciplinary disparities mirror broader issues in the justice system.

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Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 130

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

With a curriculum that includes slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, two world wars and the Civil Rights Movement, American history teachers are used to venturing into emotionally charged subjects. Walking students through the unsettling complexities of the past has never been an easy job.

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Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 28, 2025

Here are a few other quotes from standard school education types included in a recent Newsweek article hyping the Generation Alpha fears: "There's a noticeable shift in student engagement and accountability." Many students today appear apathetic and disconnected from their own learning." I blame these TikTok teachers.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Keep students engaged with a collection of fun debate topics and “would you rather” questions for high school students that they’ll enjoy talking about. Will AI ever completely replace the role of a teacher? Teach students about the mechanics and value of group debates with a number of persuasive topics.

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Hey, Mike Alpert!

MAY 24, 2025

This week’s video is a high-five to every teacher who’s ever colored outside the lines for the good of kids. I hope your teachers find it useful! Need an effortless PD solution that your teachers will love. Teacher Recognized for Creating Fun Activities Possible Caption: It’s the best job in the world.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Since its inception in January 2025, the advisory board has grown to include district administrators, school principals, teachers, and instructional technology specialists, collectively representing more than 20 districts across 11 states.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

One of the primary roles that a teacher plays in an online class is the facilitation of learning. Facilitation is the teacher’s ability to clearly communicate learning objectives and support learners as they make progress toward those objectives. Provide students with an agenda and a list of discussion questions ahead of time.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Discussion is a cornerstone of any learning community. Students construct and confirm meaning, in part, through dialogue with their peers. Online discussions offer an avenue to connect students online and facilitate knowledge construction; however, many teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement online.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? ” Most teachers include some form of the word “engagement” in their answers. So, it makes sense that teachers are frustrated when they feel like students are not engaging.

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