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.

eLearning 70

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 70

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Some students prioritize subjects they perceive as more directly tied to their major or career, while others simply feel the weight of mid-semester exhaustion. In the spring, the long winter months can add to this fatigue, making it even harder to keep students engaged (Rohan and Sigmon, 2000).

Language 65

Language Languages Instructors Culture 65

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.

eLearning 68

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 68

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

They consider whether communication is still a key leadership trait if AI tools can help people write emails or manage schedules. They discuss whether innovation matters more now because the world feels so unstable. They ask, “What does kindness in leadership actually look like?” These aren’t signs of disengagement.

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Beliefs Communication Lecturing Culture 145

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Getting Meta with AI in the Classroom: A Reflective Approach In a junior-level education course, I assigned students the task of writing a reflective paper on the various uses of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in the classroom. As educators, we should consider it an enrichment tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning.

Ethics 89

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 89

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

Here’s what I learned the hard way: Bad paradox = bad discussion If the question is too vague or too clever, students freeze. Write it on the board as the only thing visible when students walk in. Have students pair up and discuss both sides for five minutes. Isn’t that the point? Make it messy.

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Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 98

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Building community connections outside our classroom, by allowing students to interact with authors, public leaders, community professionals, etc., These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. How many postcards does each class need to write?

Writing 52

Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

Here’s what I learned the hard way: Bad paradox = bad discussion If the question is too vague or too clever, students freeze. Write it on the board as the only thing visible when students walk in. Have students pair up and discuss both sides for five minutes. Isn’t that the point? Make it messy.

Syllabus 85

Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 85

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Explore the many ways to honor Veterans Day and a few holiday resources to help you plan meaningful and engaging lessons that cover gratitude, service, and patriotism. They can even write thank-you cards to veterans. Walsh or The Wall by Eve Bunting to give students an introduction to the history.

Activities 97

Activities Teaching History Writing 97

Lab to Class

JULY 3, 2025

When there are groups of three, especially when at least two of those members are engaged, this can help to further engage the third as they hear good discussion on the topic from their peers and will be more interested in this discussion than simply hearing their teacher drone on about it.

Lecturing 52

Lecturing Attention Discussions Questions 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

ELA class gives middle schoolers the opportunity to write creatively, read imaginative stories, and present their thoughts and opinions to peers. That’s what makes ELA so engaging — and with the right tools and resources, you’ll inspire every student in class!

Middle School 52

Middle School Middle School Activities Schools 52

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.

Activities 81

Activities Teaching Learning Attention 81

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?

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

Write down your goals and refer back to them often. 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. What do you want to get out of the program? How can you apply what you learned in the classroom?

Participation 52

Participation Learning Styles Motivation Classroom Management 52

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." It has always been a bore.

Motivation 107

Motivation Schools Testing Writing 107

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. Use these simple topics for those moments when a deep discussion isn’t on the schedule or when focusing on parliamentary debate skills.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Hey, Mike Alpert!

MAY 24, 2025

Let’s face it - students tune in when learning feels real. This week, we’re discussing quick ways to build real-world “What would you do?” ” moments into your lessons, without re-writing every lesson plan. It’s the low-hanging fruit of student engagement.

Reading 40

Reading Math Writing Science 40

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

” 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. The pandemic is presenting new barriers to student engagement, most obviously the lack of physical proximity.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

The company announced last week that it is offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product, Mystery Writing by Discovery Education , through a free, year-long trial. Individual educators interested in claiming their free trial can visit the Mystery Writing website here.

Writing 300

Writing Feedback Schools Science 300

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

Group 4-6 students on a shared Google Slide presentation. Either assign students a particular slide (by writing their names at the bottom of each slide) or allow students to select the slide they want to work on. Teachers can model how to sound out a word, solve a problem, or construct a piece of writing.

Students 546

Students Math Writing Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading.

Activities 546

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools discussed the community hubs initiative in Denver, aimed at leveling the playing field for students facing poverty. Carlanda Miller, also known as The Magical Teacher, shared her approach to motivating students and creating a joyful learning environment.

Student Engagement 251

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 251

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I ask them to brainstorm and discuss with colleagues the benefits and challenges of teaching using the whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model. Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency. What: Student agency is the students’ ability to make key decisions in the learning experience.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

How to use Digital Quick Writes This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: summarized by NoteGPT Summary In this video, Jacqui Murray discusses the concept of quick writes as a dynamic and engaging way to teach writing in the classroom.

Writing 173

Writing Gamification Critical Thinking Learning Styles 173

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. It’s helpful to dissect the standards, identify the parts, and use those to create success criteria in order to create clarity for students about what they are working toward.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Discussions Writing 543

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

Essay 187

Essay Writing Ethics Plagiarism 187

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. Basualto, a teacher with the Toronto District School Board, shares his experience leveraging AI for greater student engagement and more timely feedback.

Student Engagement 213

Student Engagement Ethics Teaching Education 213

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

It also allows Teacher 2 to focus on building a solid foundation for all students, ensuring no essential content is missed. Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve. These cognitively challenging tasks will require more time for some students.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

I explain why I believe it’s important to place students at the center of learning in the classroom and how I use blended learning strategies and technology to create a student-centered learning experience. I emphasize that the way students communicate is changing and that directly impacts how I approach the design of our class.

Teaching Philosophy 420

Teaching Philosophy Schools Blended Learning Discussions 420

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Students who generally struggle to read at grade level could engage with this assignment in ways equal to their classmates who read at or above grade level. Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging.

Blended Learning 397

Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 397

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

I was thrilled when these two inspiring educators provided me with an early copy of their book and asked if I would read it and write the forward. They are designed to combine educational technology with specific teaching protocols that promote active learning, student engagement, and collaboration in the classroom.

Writing 383

Writing Feedback Learning Spaces Activities 383

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 21, 2019

When I facilitate station rotation workshops with teachers using StudySync , I encourage them to consider designing offline discussion stations. There is value in having a small group of six to eight students discuss a text as opposed to facilitating a whole group discussion. Compliment strong points made.

Discussions 283

Discussions Writing Communication Questions 283

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the early days of my transition to blended learning, I had one Chromebook, which I received after writing a Donor’s Choose project. It was exciting to see how the addition of a single device enabled my students to drive their learning and engage in meaningful student-centered learning activities.

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Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

“I love teaching and helping kids grow,” she added, “but I hate that writing instruction takes up hours and hours of my life.” A 2016 study of 3rd to 8th grade educators found that only 55% of teachers said they enjoy teaching writing. 9% of writing assignments in grades six to eight include long form writing.

Writing 155

Writing Teaching Education Feedback 155

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

As technology has evolved, writing documents has also evolved. Before programs existed to streamline the IEP writing process, creating IEPs was once a daunting task of paper and pencil. Not only has the process of writing the IEP evolved, but IEPs are becoming technology-driven.

Technology 262

Technology Special Education Motivation Writing 262

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Tips for using a three-part flipped lesson in a concurrent classroom: Begin class with the pre-video activity and create groups that are a mix of both online and offline students enabling them to work collaboratively using video conferencing software. Allow students to self-pace through the instructional video. copyplaylisttemplate.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Students 545