k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

That’s what’s motivating. “I In the eighth grade, he started working on a math program that uses AI to provide just-in-time feedback and contextual hints. Teachers work incredibly hard to help students meet grade-level expectations and excel. Still, teachers need support to meet learners where they are in their math journeys.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Teachers might ask themselves: Which lessons sparked curiosity? How did the teacher respond to challenges–whether student behavior, shifting expectations, or personal stress? A former early intervention and elementary teacher, he is a credentialed English teacher and administrator in California.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

These AI-powered assistants serve as perpetually available guides, providing instant feedback, adaptive challenges, and personalised pathways through educational content. Unlike traditional educational models, where feedback loops stretch across days or weeks, virtual tutors close these loops in seconds.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Currently serving as the school leader in Vietnam, he brings over a decade of experience in school leadership, teacher training, and educational transformation. Nam has received multiple international accolades, including the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize Finalist and the Asia Educator of the Year Award.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

Enhancements to the Student Experience: A new, motivating, age-appropriate learning environment has been created to engage upper elementary learners. Improved Teaching and Learning Supports: New professional learning and supports for PreK-5 educators are now available to maximize classroom impact.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. When paired with formative assessments and feedback loops, microlearning helps normalize error-making as part of the learning process.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. When paired with formative assessments and feedback loops, microlearning helps normalize error-making as part of the learning process.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 88

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led. To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led. To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. At our institution, low-tech and familiar options like phone calls and photos worked well to meet students’ needs for immediate feedback with a low level of stress. Dr. Jennifer P.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 69

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. At our institution, low-tech and familiar options like phone calls and photos worked well to meet students’ needs for immediate feedback with a low level of stress. Dr. Jennifer P.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 67

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. What innovations might redefine the learning environment? One major issue is the lack of personal interaction.

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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. Blum (2020) argues that grades provide minimal feedback, they deemphasize learning, and what they actually measure is inconsistent (10-14).

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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.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The Motive It is unknown whether Ruiz intended to cheat in New York or if the opportunity merely presented itself and she took it. 2023) and can be gamed by students (Dougall, 2024), means accusations of cheating will continue to be difficult to prove, time-consuming, and require the teacher to carry the burden of accusatory proof.

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

A former middle school teacher and senior advisor to a state attorney general, she brings a dual perspective on youth development and public policy to her work of addressing the complex challenges of online safety. This resource also includes tips for parents and professional development materials for teachers.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Photo by Kyle Grillot for CalMatters College applications triggered panic attacks, she said, even with online help from her high school counselor and English teacher. “I There’s no real interaction, no feedback from professors in some of these classes.” I was literally overthinking every decision I was making.”

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Math English Lecturing High School 87

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

In September 2023 alone, about 52,000 teachers and other educational support staff quit their jobs in the United States. Why Is There a Teacher Shortage? Major factors contributing to this crisis include low enrollment in teacher preparation programs and low retention. The result?

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Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

EFL Magazine

JUNE 17, 2025

ESL Curriculum Creation Tricks from a Veteran Imagine being called into your Department Chair’s office three weeks before a new term begins. With all the real (and imaginary) reasons for […] The post ESL Curriculum Creation Tricks from a Veteran appeared first on EFL Magazine.

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Curriculum Feedback Motivation High School 95

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. Teachers want to give students timely, focused, and actionable feedback, yet it is easy to neglect. Peer Feedback Choice Board.

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools teachers have in their “teaching toolbelts” for guiding learners toward mastery. Without feedback, students do not have a clear sense of what they are doing well, what they need to focus on, and what they can do to improve.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Feedback is critical for helping students enhance their conceptual knowledge and skills. Despite its value, with the time constraints and the large number of students in classrooms, providing focused, actionable, and timely feedback often feels unattainable. It avoids language that might confuse learners.

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Feedback Coaching Assignments Motivation 349

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Feedback is a powerful tool that can profoundly impact student learning and success. However, not all feedback is created equal; some approaches to feedback can propel students toward growth, while others may hinder their progress. What is the secret to effective feedback?

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Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2024

Key points: Motivating students requires collective action and systemic change Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it? This disparity not only erodes motivation, but also fosters a sense of injustice among students who strive for excellence.

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Motivation Students Science Feedback 342

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Faced with both new and long-existing challenges, teachers are working harder than ever. Even before schools closed in the spring, teachers were already grappling with a crisis in student motivation. Related content: How to make student-teacher communication work. Technology as an effective tool for student motivation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In fact, the switch to hybrid and fully virtual learning during the pandemic highlighted how students can become distracted and lose motivation when they are seemingly hiding behind a screen, causing many frustrated parents and teachers to loathe the use of technology in learning. Start giving your students real time feedback.

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Motivation Students Communication Feedback 326

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teachers are navigating substitute teacher shortages, COVID protocols, and record numbers of absent students in addition to the normal demands of this job. We need to retain high-quality teachers who enjoy this work and feel energized and fulfilled by it.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

I’ve trained many teachers who use choice boards and ask, “What’s the difference between a choice board and a playlist?” Despite this reality, most learning is teacher-paced, not student-paced. The focus is on the teacher covering content and moving students through lessons on a strict timeline.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Time is a luxury most teachers do not have right now. Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? That requires less time to prepare for, while still giving students a choice.

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Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

I am concerned about the impact that the imbalances in education have on teacher engagement and job satisfaction. I know firsthand the toll that the imbalances caused by traditional workflows in education can have on a teacher. First, I do not want the teacher to do the lion’s share of the work in the lesson.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Online Learning 521

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. School leaders provide dedicated time in the teachers’ schedules to meet each week. The PLCs are composed of teachers who teach similar grade levels and/or subject areas.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom. 1 Hard to Motivate After a Long Day at School After spending six to seven hours in a structured, often high-pressure academic environment, students face the additional burden of homework.

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 458

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When I spoke at Californa’s Better Together Teachers Summit , I talked about the power of connecting students to an authentic audience online. I emphasized the role technology can play in helping teachers to get more eyes on student work and, as a result, motivate students to do their best work.

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Feedback Students Motivation Grades 419

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

My research made it clear that two of the most significant factors impacting teacher engagement was the depth of our relationships with students and our relationships with our colleagues. Teachers have found it challenging to connect with their students when a screen mediates those interactions. ” I hear this a lot. .

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