Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. One major issue is the lack of personal interaction.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Students are introduced to data-science terms and asked to answer questions based on the map, which Wong calls “knowledge checks.” Wong says her team realized through those conversations that high schools and elementary schools had plenty of data-literacy resources to draw from.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As a preschool teacher with five years of experience at Emerson Elementary School, I understand the challenges new educators face. I am excited to share my knowledge of incorporating technology into the classroom and hope that it provides you with the support and inspiration you need.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2016

Briggs Elementary School in Ashburnham, Mass. When students can see how what they’re learning in school applies to the outside world, they’re more motivated to learn.”. We start with some really basic concepts and then try to apply that knowledge to designing actual products.”. Students create.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Middle school students in grades 6-8 flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Chambers of commerce across 27 states will host in-person contests in their communities this school year. Located in Boerne, TX, Boerne ISD is a PK-12 school district with over 10,000 students across 12 campuses.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2016

On that last point, my school, Shiloh Elementary School in Monroe, N.C., By and large, we’ve found the use of technology increases students’ motivation and concentration, and it engages them in meaningful, relevant, and intellectually stimulating work. wondered if we were doing enough. Global learners.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Epic Charter Schools offers online learning to more than 30,000 students in the state of Oklahoma. For years, the school had been searching for ways to reverse the pattern of disengagement, build motivation to complete schoolwork and get students over that finish line at graduation.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Learning at home is not the same as learning in person with amazing teacher interactions and friends to keep students motivated and upbeat. A robotics kit is also included as part of the registration fee for students to have a chance to get creative and build their version of a Cybertruck. Find out more at [link].

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2023

First up is AJ Jacobs, an undergraduate in his junior year at Winthrop University who is studying to become an elementary school educator. It was in elementary school. My mom worked at the elementary school I went to. I want to be able to use the knowledge that my teachers have given me.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

. “Kathy is one of the most committed teachers I have ever worked with, and she is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to motivate her students and cultivate student learning.” Both businesses are Gold Certified by the national DECA and bring in a combined six figures in annual sales.

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2020

Middle schoolers, they warned us, are unable to work at their own pace because they lack academic fundamentals, intrinsic motivation and basic time management skills. This is especially true for sixth graders, they said, who are managing a challenging transition to middle school and lack independence.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

Huinker, who was once Robinsons instructor, argues that math-specific instructional coaches like Robinson are crucial, especially for elementary school students. Elementary school teachers can fall short on math instruction, according to Huinker. That experience helps Robinson to empathize with those shes coaching.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

The students in our academy are motivated, passionate and dedicated to learning more about the field they are interested in. For this project, students invite teachers, school leaders and families to engage in the conversation. They evaluated the museum’s education program and worked together to design a new curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

We are taking the next two weeks–two articles–to answer the questions that should help you as a teacher or administrator decide what type of keyboarding program is best for your school. How important is teacher knowledge of teaching keyboarding? Confidence using computers which motivates students to do schoolwork.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

When the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at Golden Grove Elementary School in Palm Beach County, FL pad around the classroom in their (possibly) smelly socks, everyone cheers. Flashlight reading at Golden Grove Elementary School. And they are really motivated by the challenge of “leveling up” or unlocking the next lesson.” (At

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Today, Generation Genius is used in 30% of elementary schools across the U.S. About Newsela Newsela products are purpose-built to unlock student motivation, inspire teachers, and drive long-lasting learning outcomes. Generation Genius quickly found traction, earning the #1 spot in the education industry on the Inc.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2023

I teach in a college and career pathway program for the visual and performing arts in which students spend half of their school day studying the arts at an advanced level, while connecting their knowledge from core classes through multidisciplinary projects. They choose to be part of an intentional community that values the arts.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Its because when instruction is devised for tests its not sensitive to whether the knowledge it imparts is long-lasting, Fisher says. That gave them a sense of agency and motivated them to tackle complex problems. So more fun can be helpful, provided it builds on pathways of automatic math knowledge in students brains.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Good video games are incredibly effective at capturing our attention, converting extrinsic rewards into intrinsic motivation, and creating meaningful experiences. If we’re going to make school relevant to today’s students, we must learn to leverage play in new ways. Games fulfill different core psychological needs.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2023

Though there are a number of strong language programs across the country, a 2016 report published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences showed evidence of declines in foreign language course offerings in elementary schools and middle schools over the years.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Using Wakelet, school librarians can work with librarians in their district–or even across the state or country–to draw attention to important resources in the library, offer research tips, and motivate students. Leader – School librarians must lead not only in their library spaces but, additionally, across an array of contexts.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2020

It is common knowledge that the body goes through significant physical changes during adolescence, but it is less recognized that the brain is also developing and changing significantly. Middle schoolers are frequently described as defiant, rebellious or melodramatic—and these characteristics often challenge educators.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

From elementary school to varsity-level competition, student-athletes learn teamwork, communication, and the value of perseverance. These programs are designed to bridge the gap between learning and doing, ensuring that students graduate with not just knowledge but also practical skills that will set them apart. The result?

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2022

The gameplay creates instant engagement and motivates learners to quickly level up their coding skills. Students can start as early as upper elementary school with programs like Ozaria , a narrative adventure game that sets a foundation of core computer science (CS) concepts. Code powers the strategies and tactics in battle.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2018

We must get out of the “catch-up” business, where we’re trying to fix problems when a child reaches the end of elementary school or middle school. Content knowledge will always be important. They deserve a chance to find joy in learning—to become lifelong learners motivated by the challenge of solving problems.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

13 Positive effects only show in narrow areas such as alphabetic knowledge in younger students. This improvement in brain efficiency often affects the whole person, in terms of learning behaviors, attitude and motivation. National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Evidence Based Practice. Nov 20, 2023).

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Transcend does this in three ways: building and replicating new school models, developing a community of talented individuals that can support school model redesign, and sharing knowledge on school model redesign. The first Greenfield Schools launched in August 2015 in New Haven, CT.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. Students have no overt knowledge of what those skills are because they are invisibly integrated into the game play. On the game screen, students see avatars of other students playing at the time.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2025

The summer before I entered the fourth grade, my mother informed me that I would be attending a new school in my same community with one caveat: it was a class in the gifted and talented education (GATE) program. Before that moment, I was blending in with my peers and navigating the typical challenges of elementary school.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. This school year, one of the biggest challenges for school administrators has been trying to work through the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Is the key in motivating students to work hard and aim higher. Students arent just learning facts; theyre learning how to think critically, how to communicate with confidence, and how to apply their knowledge in real-world situations. “We hear it from high school teachers all the time,” Anthony Rohr says.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2018

But Steve had a special place in his heart particularly for elementary schools. In fact, in the book, Steve is quoted saying, "If I could put one computer in a school and one person would find that computer, it would change their life." I donated the first Apple II's to a Catholic school in California. This was 1978.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 24, 2016

No increase in motivation. Retention – or the threat of retention – is not a motivating force for students. Students don’t try harder and aren’t motivated to do better after they’re retained. Retained students also are more likely to display aggression during adolescence. But, plain and simple, retention hurts kids.

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Cal Matters

MAY 14, 2025

But with so few programs, there is little research about whether students are benefitting, and the local faculty union is worried middle school students might not be ready. Navigating (college) as early as middle school is unheard of in their community, she said. So when they experience success, it really motivates them to continue.

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Cemd

MARCH 26, 2025

NAEP achievement data and state assessments show that many students arent gaining the skills and knowledge they need for academic and professional success. For example: Nearly one in five districts serving elementary schools selected more than one core curriculum.

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Brown Bag Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Why Algebra Matters in Elementary School Developing Critical Thinking Skills Introducing algebra in the early grades is key to building important thinking skills. This basic algebraic knowledge helps students move forward in school and gives them the skills to handle tougher subjects in middle and high school.

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