Teach Thought
JULY 9, 2025
Views Facebook Linkedin Print All Educators Have Two Minds by Terry Heick In his essay Two Minds , Wendell Berry, unsurprisingly enough, offers up two tones of thought produced by two kinds of ‘mind’—Rational, and Sympathetic. That is, they both seek to control our actions–what we say and do.
Faculty Focus
JULY 10, 2025
But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. I once had a student create a narrated photo essay instead of a traditional paper—it was powerful, reflective, and demonstrated full mastery. Often, it’s a preparedness gap. And that gap isn’t the student’s fault.
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Faculty Focus
JULY 10, 2025
But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. I once had a student create a narrated photo essay instead of a traditional paper—it was powerful, reflective, and demonstrated full mastery. Often, it’s a preparedness gap. And that gap isn’t the student’s fault.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 12, 2025
One of the biggest is self-efficacy and motivation. You have to manage your time well and constantly motivate yourself because no one else will. Challenges of Online Learning As with anything good, there are some drawbacks or challenges that you must consider. This means that the onus falls on you to complete everything.
Faculty Focus
JUNE 1, 2025
In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. In evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations better.
Teachers Pay Teachers
JULY 7, 2025
Once they’re used to writing a paragraph or two every day, writing five paragraphs for a standard essay won’t seem so daunting! Bring your dream to life — yes, even the essay one! — Find more 8th grade ELA resources that meet students where they are and motivate them to strive for more.
k12
JULY 10, 2025
Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for. That can lead to distractions or a drop in motivation.
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