Remove Education Remove Failure Remove Motivation
article thumbnail

5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

eSchool News

Traditional education often fails to bridge that gap. The challenge: Digital skills gap in education Industries are evolving quickly, and they need workers with strong STEAM skills. The 5 key benefits of game-based learning in STEAM education 1. Even when it fails, the surprise is motivating–it’s a mystery to solve.

article thumbnail

Reversing the absent trend: A school’s community-powered comeback

eSchool News

This surge in absenteeism presents major challenges for educators striving to maintain instructional momentum and ensure equitable learning opportunities. One of our teachers has also reported a significant drop in referrals of parents/guardians to the magistrate court for failure to comply with attendance laws.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Why math hints matter–and how AI can help

eSchool News

That’s what’s motivating. “I Scores from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress illustrate some of these differences in alarming detail. Even a hint that shares the answer can be educational if it helps the student think. Looking ahead, there is much more to explore regarding what AI can do for math education.

Math 177
article thumbnail

When ZIP Codes Teach: How Geographic Inequity Shows Up in Our Classrooms

Faculty Focus

What if I told you the education system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly the way it was built to? But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. Normalize Struggle Students from under-resourced schools often view academic struggle as failure.

article thumbnail

When ZIP Codes Teach: How Geographic Inequity Shows Up in Our Classrooms

Faculty Focus

What if I told you the education system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly the way it was built to? But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. Normalize Struggle Students from under-resourced schools often view academic struggle as failure.

article thumbnail

Lifting as We Climb: A Reflection on Mentorship, Growth, and Leadership in Nursing Education

Faculty Focus

It reminded me that the journey to becoming a strong nurse—and an enthusiastic, confident educator—is never a solo effort. Be an Advocate One of my earliest mentors showed me that being an educator is about more than teaching content—it’s about showing up and being a reliable advocate.

Beliefs 106
article thumbnail

Lifting as We Climb: A Reflection on Mentorship, Growth, and Leadership in Nursing Education

Faculty Focus

It reminded me that the journey to becoming a strong nurse—and an enthusiastic, confident educator—is never a solo effort. Be an Advocate One of my earliest mentors showed me that being an educator is about more than teaching content—it’s about showing up and being a reliable advocate.

Beliefs 98