Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Solving this motivation problem is tricky. Math lessons still often lack the deep thinking and collaboration that are essential for real-world applications, says Steven Shadel, chief knowledge officer for math at Great Minds, the publisher of Eureka Math and Eureka Math Squared. Shadel supports revamping math courses around careers.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I highlighted how blended learning can help educators more effectively provide multiple means of engagement to increase student motivation and ensure all students can successfully engage with learning experiences. In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of engagement.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Try this in your classroom : Quote slides : Start with a motivational quote and ask students to create a visual representation. Why it matters : Choosing the right image or phrase isnt just about aesthetics. Its about helping kids translate their ideas across words, visuals, and space, which can be tricky!

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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. This helps them to focus their efforts on the skills and knowledge that are most important.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Information and “ knowledge needs to be presented in authentic contexts — settings and situations that would normally involve that knowledge.” There are already educational institutions using virtual reality to place learners in a real-life scenario to apply their knowledge and skills. Participation.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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. As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

In exploring the pros and cons of AI instruction versus human educator instruction, a hybrid model emerges that leverages the strengths of both to maximize learning and knowledge retention. They excel at motivating students, managing classroom dynamics, and offering personalized feedback based on nuanced observations.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving. Assignments that engage students in creative practices motivate hard-to reach students and provide an opportunity for all students to be successful. Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have.

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Technology Critical Thinking Assignments Motivation 317

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

By working together, students are able to pool their knowledge and resources, which can lead to deeper understanding and more effective problem-solving. This can lead to greater engagement and motivation, as students feel a sense of belonging and connection to their peers.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

With Christ as our guiding light and the humanity of our students at the forefront, we ask ourselves what motivates them and how we can utilize the intersection of those things to innovate our instruction and offerings, says Saucedo. Joseph Catholic School: Empowering Students Through Faith and Knowledge appeared first on K12 Digest.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Feedback is critical for helping students enhance their conceptual knowledge and skills. Ongoing: Regular feedback routines ensure that students receive continuous guidance, motivating students to continually improve. Second, AI excels at managing and tracking detailed assessment criteria across many students over time.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Because AI machine learning breaks down student learning patterns and habits, the tutoring systems fire off explanations, examples, and practice targeting a student’s most significant areas of need when the software recognizes the student’s knowledge gap or struggles with mastery.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. What we can do as instructors is inspire them to learn the content, to ask their own questions, and to perhaps motivate their AI use to serve their own curiosity beyond the conversations in our classes. Saucier, Ph.D.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I hope that a close examination of this approach to designing and facilitating lessons will motivate teachers to explore alternative models that free them from the front of the room. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement and motivation. There are three main ways to approach differentiation.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

This is a critical shift if we want to cultivate expert learners who are resourceful, strategic, and motivated. Over time, the lack of autonomy and agency also negatively impacts a learner’s motivation. The beauty of blended learning models is they shift control over the learning experience from teacher to student.

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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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Quizzes Motivation Languages Language 291

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It’s common knowledge that engaging–and retaining–girls and women in STEM classes, STEM degrees, and STEM careers is an ongoing challenge. Regardless of gender, everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue a career that motivates them and is personally fulfilling.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If we wish to see continued success, we will need to use everything the science of reading has taught us and provide students with a healthy diet of explicit literacy instruction that includes foundational skills like decoding, in addition to building content knowledge and higher-order comprehension strategies.

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Reading Science Knowledge Motivation 306

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Discovery Education understands that curiosity is central to the learning experience, as it drives student engagement, motivation, and persistence, said Lance Rougeux, Discovery Educations Senior Vice President of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

During a session at FETC 2023 , Samuel explored how blockchain can be used in real world to solve problems like knowledge gaps, student motivation, attendance, teacher compensation. If you aren’t there, you can’t learn what you need to learn and build on previous knowledge. Each time a student shows up, they earn points.

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Motivation Textbooks Knowledge Grades 278

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

According to a recent survey , 38 percent of students reported decreased motivation to excel in school. In comparison, 80 percent of educators feel the pandemic made students less motivated. Motivating students starts with building a positive learning environment. Each student approaches learning uniquely.

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Technology Motivation Learning Styles Students 269

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

Everyone loves games, and competition motivates people to perform their best. Gamification helps students retain acquired knowledge. In fact, applying gamification to the learning process can increase knowledge retention by up to 40 percent. Don’t gamify everything; instead, focus on lessons lacking engagement and motivation.

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. Tips for implementing this practice: Provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in a tangible manner. Use prior knowledge as a base for new information.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 300

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This encourages them to synthesize their knowledge, form their own interpretations, and express their perspective on the matter. The routine can be applied across various subject areas and is valuable for individual and collaborative activities.

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Questions Metacognitive Skills Ethics Math 415

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Each student progresses differently based on prior knowledge, learning preferences, and exposure to the language. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process. It encourages students to take control of their learning, boosting their confidence and motivation.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., “Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students.

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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to a lack of confidence and motivation. Gaps in foundational knowledge, especially in early grades and exacerbated by continued pandemic-related learning loss, can make advanced topics more difficult to grasp later on.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2022

A great teacher inspires, motivates, encourages, and has direct impact on their students’ academic and career goals. Educators are held to very high standards and are expected to have advanced knowledge and skills, as well as adopt and adapt to evolving practices and technologies.

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Education Learning Styles Motivation Knowledge 268

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Beyond that, the classes help students see that they have the skills and knowledge to pursue a college degree, he says. 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.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Efficient reading is best for some students to gain knowledge, while others rely more on audio visual materials. Self-motivation and persistence are requirements for online learning. It comprises the whole world of computer-aided education and training, along with the use of digital tools and resources.

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Learning Elementary School Elementary School Motivation 306

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

But in general, it means preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in postsecondary education and/or the workforce, meeting their personal and professional goals along the way. But students also need passion, particularly in the pandemic’s wake, as many students struggle with motivation and direction.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This heightened engagement translates into increased motivation, higher teacher retention, and a positive ripple effect throughout the school community. Enhanced collaboration and innovation: Teacher leaders naturally facilitate knowledge-sharing and idea generation among their peers.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Certification strikes the right balance of academic excellence and real-world skills, giving students the confidence and motivation they need to succeed both in school and in a profitable career. Validating technical skill and knowledge has benefits in both academic and workplace settings. Defining certification.

Knowledge 269

Knowledge Motivation Study Achievement 269

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The issue of grading and motivating students to see value in work that is not graded is complex and multifaceted. Where are they seeing growth in their skills and/or content knowledge? What aspects of the assignment would benefit from further development? This workflow positions the learner as the active agent in the experience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

ESL students won’t be able to succeed at school or college if they can’t use the language well enough: Their grades and overall subject knowledge will suffer. Such creative writing tasks motivate students to explore new words and topics they might avoid in the classroom or everyday conversation.

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