Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. Almost a decade into experiments with gamification, edtech companies are changing the way they approach motivation. You keep going.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

In a recent edWebinar sponsored by Unruly Splats , Lauren Watkins, Marketing Director, and Christine Danhoff, Technology Integration Specialist at Genoa Area Local Schools in Ohio, advocate integrating coding and computer science into core subjects such as math, music, art, world language, English, and physical education.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Clear expectations positively impact the students’ feelings of competence or confidence in their ability to complete a task, which can motivate them to put in their best effort. It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, weve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but as tools for reflection and growth. Highlighting these successes motivates students and shows them that effort leads to results. Even small wins (i.e., are causes for recognition.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Her parents remained open-minded when she majored in English Literature. While I ended up spending my career in technology product management, English Literature ended up being a great training ground because you’re trying to understand motivation, personalities, and you need to be able to communicate a story as a CEO.

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2019

What happened to the market for teaching Chinese adults to speak English? Serving Chinese adults keen to learn English and English-based curriculum was a powerful market, long before delivering online English tutoring to Chinese children became so popular with investors. Consulting. billion RMB (approx.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Choice is a powerful motivator. For example, English teachers may have expectations around font size and type, spacing, indentation, quotes, and citations. Peer feedback is most effective when it is focused, and students have clear guidelines for giving feedback. Below are three strategies designed to make peer feedback meaningful.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

.” 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. Translation technologies can be included for students and parents whose native language is not English.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage. They were used as gimmicks and antics to “motivate” students. Currently, I teach sixth grade English at the Roeper School, which is the oldest independent school for gifted students in the country — and competition strays from our philosophy.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

When I began my career in education, I believed the value I brought to the classroom was my subject area expertise cultivated as an English major at UCLA and my pedagogical expertise honed while working on my teaching credential and Masters in Education. I operated under that misguided assumption for years.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 8, 2015

My 90 minute English class begins with 15 minutes of silent sustained reading every day. They enjoy any activity that involves food and the conversations about their books have motivated students to read books they might not have otherwise known about. I want to give them the opportunity and time to read anything that interests them.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. .” and Prodigy to gamify her instruction and motivate students.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

If I’m honest, there are three clear reasons that initially motivated my decision to assign homework every night: 1) I never had enough time to cover everything in class, 2) I believed students needed to learn to manage their time outside of class and develop important study habits, and 3) I was assigned homework in high school.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Whether they’ll use English online in chat rooms, messengers, forums, and social media profiles, or they’ll need it for professional communication with colleagues and clients (business emails, project discussions, task setting, etc.), Or, suggest they try blogging in English: free platforms like Medium are perfect to start.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2024

Key points: Students are motivated by academic excellence, personal growth, and development Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success 5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program For more news on learning trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In AP® English Literature and Composition, 93% of VHS Learning students passed their exam in 2021-22, compared to the national average of 78%. All students need is internet access and the motivation to succeed. A score of 3 or higher on an AP® exam is considered eligibility for AP® college credit at many universities.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. Besides allowing students to pursue topics that interest them, the sense of ownership and autonomy that student agency provides is very motivating in itself. As Pink writes in the book: “Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Our library of more than 850 English and Spanish literacy resources, aligned with all core phonics programs used in schools, offers structured and engaging phonics practice, while the Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs deliver personalized, data-driven practice that extends beyond the classroom for literacy success.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 23, 2017

I had students who received As on their report cards because they did everything I asked them to do, but I knew that some of those students were not actually A level students in terms of their English skills. Even though these conversations are hard, they motivate kids to keep practicing and working. 3 on most skills.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

But in the edWebinar “ Deaf Learners: Designing Practice to Support Their Learner Variability, Culture, and Families ,” sponsored by Digital Promise , the presenters explained why educators need to dig deeper and understand all of the factors influencing the student’s motivation and interest in learning. Does anyone sign at home? ?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Our English Language Learners (ELL) were also very actively engaged with their native English-speaking peers because they were all on a leveled playing field of love, happiness, and joy. This has opened up a new opportunity to motivate students in a positive and constructive way.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Pass rates for the 2020 AP® English Language Composition exam were even more remarkable. AP® English Literature and Composition, 88% of exam takers from VHS Learning passed, compared to the national average of 54%. AP® Biology, which 89% of exam takers from VHS Learning passed, compared to the national average of 65%.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I’ve been a reading specialist, a special education teacher, and an English teacher, among others. Every year I have a handful of students who have trouble getting motivated at the beginning of the day. She happened to be in a class with many students who often needed support with motivation. We can’t all be morning people!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Two years ago, our district started using Lexia English for our English Language Learners (ELLs), also with its Core5 and PowerUp programs. They learn how to self-pace, motivate themselves, and manage their time, for example. They also learn stick-to-itiveness and grit.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

BUDAPEST/LOS ANGELES (October 1, 2021) – An acclaimed and multi award-winning English As A Second Language (ESL)appin daily use with over 20,000 classrooms across Europe is launching in the US. BOOKR Class presents storybooks in a highly engaging format to focus on reading in English. Experiential learning is the future of education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

The student understands the underlying motives driving the character’s behavior here. That was the joking term that my fellow English teachers and I came up with to describe what we were seeing. But there are some problems with this response. These students suffered from “Texting Sickness.” Our joking masked a real concern.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2020

The work to prepare high-quality lessons day-in and day-out for all classes has only grown more challenging in recent years, particularly in English (ELA) and math. Related content: How a productive struggle motivates students in math. Most teachers nationwide now teach to Common Core standards.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. While novels are engrossing for some students, teachers who use a variety of texts and media sources engage more students and address a broader range of topics and reading standards.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2020

For González, her knowledge of Spanish and English earned her the credential, an opportunity that was offered through a binational pilot program. The Global Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to students who demonstrate proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in two or more languages.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL is used by nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students in Kentucky, accounting for more than 283,000 learners.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Edison Career and Technical Education High School (Queens, New York) Individual PBL Champion Kendall Van Valkenburg, High School English Teacher at Red Canyon Alternative High School (Gypsum, Colorado). “We The 2022 PBL Champions are: District PBL Champion Broward County Public Schools (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) School PBL Champion Thomas A.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

But it was a move to Japan to become an English teacher that finally helped Bonner see how he could meld his love of language learning with his technology fascination. “I I saw that I could use VR to do some fascinating stuff with English language education,” explains Bonner. They’re embodying this avatar in a 3D space.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader, today announced that the Spanish and English versions of Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education for K-8 and Biology students is now available for use in classrooms statewide.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. How-To Videos.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Educators throughout the state can now administer the diagnostic as a beginning-of-year and mid-year assessment to measure students’ overall grade-level proficiency in math and English language arts based on Virginia’s Standards of Learning. To learn more about the IXL Diagnostic, please visit [link].

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

But by being able to take students who are motivated and put them in these dual-enrollment classes, you get a greater percentage of those who are going to recognize theyve got the ability and [will] go to college, she adds. It is important that it is a collaboration, Usher says. We have to look at all of this: What do the high schools need?

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2015

math teachers, adaptive instruction and a motivation system that work together to support students to master geometry. TTM lessons and on-line tutoring are both available in both English and Spanish. Think Through Math’s teachers tutor students through a two-way interactive whiteboard.

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