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Enhance Student Engagement with Virtual Social Learning Spaces

Catlin Tucker

” Most teachers include some form of the word “engagement” in their answers. So, it makes sense that teachers are frustrated when they feel like students are not engaging. The pandemic is presenting new barriers to student engagement, most obviously the lack of physical proximity.

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7 Strategies Designed to Increase Student Engagement in Synchronous Online Discussions Using Video Conferencing

Catlin Tucker

Facilitation is the teacher’s ability to clearly communicate learning objectives and support learners as they make progress toward those objectives. This last component–facilitating online discussions–can be especially challenging for teachers who are not used to engaging students remotely.

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3 ways tech fosters student engagement

eSchool News

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders meant that students and teachers alike were forced to shift to online or hybrid learning overnight. Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning.

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Blended Learning: Designing with Balance in Mind

Catlin Tucker

Lessons that encourage conversation and collaboration are more likely to be engaging for students. They also help students to view one another as valuable resources in the classroom. How might balancing these aspects of your lesson yield a more engaging experience for you and your students?

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3 ways technology paves the way for more student engagement

eSchool News

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders meant that students and teachers alike were forced to shift to online or hybrid learning overnight. Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning. .

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Farewell, 2020: Lessons Learned

Catlin Tucker

If not, what would they enjoy learning? What would make learning feel more relevant to their lives? 4 Ask students for feedback. It is the best way to learn and grow. Feedback typically flows from teacher to student, but feedback should be a two-way street. This brings me to my fourth lesson.

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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Students are more likely to expend effort and remain persistent in the face of challenges if they feel they are part of a dynamic learning community. Teachers can create a support network for students if they design lessons that encourage communication and collaboration.