k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

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. YourChoiceMedia. GraphicOrgComp.

Universal Design 546

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Feedback 546

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. Without that intrinsic personal motivation, it’s hard to reach the levels we expect and hope,” says Parandeh Kia, associate provost for educational technology at the institute.

Motivation 214

Motivation Language Languages Learning 214

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.

Gamification 205

Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 205

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.

Assignments 457

Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 457

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Over a series of three meetings, my architect asked me countless questions about what I wanted in a home and how I used the space. This is a critical shift if we want to cultivate expert learners who are resourceful, strategic, and motivated. In much the same way, teachers must get to know their students.

Blended Learning 518

Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

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.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

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.

Technology 317

Technology Critical Thinking Assignments Motivation 317

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.

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Given this reality in which AI can provide and synthesize information for and to our students at their requests in seconds, it is not completely paranoid to ask the question, What can we, as college instructors, offer our students in the age of AI? What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn.

Instructors 98

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

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.

Motivation 481

Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

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., Other question types include fill-in-the-blank, true or false, drag-and-drop, and matching.

Gamification 306

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

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. As students navigate the assignment, they can turn to the AI coaching tool for questions and support.

Feedback 348

Feedback Coaching Assignments Motivation 348

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Instead, teachers must strive to design student-centered learning experiences that challenge the students to think, discuss, problem-solve, collaborate, question, create, and reflect. The issue of grading and motivating students to see value in work that is not graded is complex and multifaceted. What did they do well?

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

Edsurge

JULY 19, 2023

public schools raise questions about whether curricula and edtech are staying culturally relevant. EdSurge recently posed a question to a panel of Latino educators and an edtech leader: Is educational technology serving the Latino community, particularly its students? Meanwhile, changing demographics of students in U.S.

Knowledge 147

Knowledge Educational Technologies Technology Education 147

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

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. The results?

Coaching 271

Coaching Math Students Assignments 271

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. In inquiry-based classrooms, teachers guide students through the research process and allow them to share their knowledge on their chosen subject.

Reading 325

Reading Assignments English Math 325

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

Motivation 116

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 116

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

It begs the question, What is the value of racing through material if students don’t understand or retain it? 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.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

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.

Gamification 328

Gamification Interactive Learning Disabilities Learning 328

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

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.

Student Engagement 300

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 300

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

As I sat in the principals office interviewing for a teaching role at a school closer to my home than the factory where I conducted polymer research and development, I faced a tough question: Where do you see yourself in five years? Not teaching. Maybe exploring the world. Can you say that in an interview? He hired me anyway.

Teachers 294

Teachers Coaching Culture Math 294

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

Here’s a look at some of the biggest questions around college and career skills today: What is college and career readiness? 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.

Motivation 286

Motivation High School High School Knowledge 286

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Research indicates that procedural and conceptual knowledge develop iteratively. They build upon each other: Increases in one type of knowledge lead to increases in the other. Doing so eliminates the dreaded question that has echoed in math classrooms: “When will I ever need this?”

Math 328

Math Learning Knowledge Critical Thinking 328

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It is a process where students evaluate their work, reflecting on what they’ve learned, how well they’ve understood complex concepts, how much progress they’ve made toward mastering key skills, and where they may need to invest time and energy to improve their concept knowledge and skill set.

Evaluation 428

Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 428

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. Try some out.

Beliefs 116

Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 116

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

The “Bored Board” can help give students options and eliminate the question, “ I’m done, now what? Wrong Answers Only: Have students come up with the best wrong answers to a question. The dynamic nature of PBL maintains student interest and motivation.

Middle School 318

Middle School Critical Thinking Middle School Lecturing 318

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The Bored Board can help give students options and eliminate the question, I’m done, now what? Wrong Answers Only: Have students come up with the best wrong answers to a question. The dynamic nature of PBL maintains student interest and motivation.

Students 294

Students Critical Thinking Lecturing Culture 294

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

If communities take advantage of opportunities to close the relevance gap, students can move from disengaged to motivated, with a deeper understanding of their own natural talents and their potential for fulfilling, long-term, in-demand careers, according to the paper.

Students 300

Students Learning Student Engagement Critical Thinking 300

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

My doctoral research focused on the multidimensional motivational construct of teacher engagement in blended learning environments. Frequently Asked Questions. I worry about the impact that this moment in education is having on teacher engagement. Should I build my playlist in a digital document or slide deck?

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Ask yourself these questions: What matters to you? One question that I often ask teachers is what drains them and what fills them up throughout the day. Pause to reflect on how your voice, knowledge, and experience benefit you as a teacher. What motivated you to become a teacher? What is your lived experience?

Teaching 269

Teaching Education Motivation Intelligence 269

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

IXL is already being used by 1 in 3 students and 88% of school districts in the state to accurately measure performance, close knowledge gaps and facilitate growth. The IXL Diagnostic fills in those gaps: Students spend as little as 10 minutes a week answering questions that reveal their current knowledge levels.

Math 224

Math English Art Languages 224

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Those reasons may include: lack of writing skills, insecurity around writing skills, struggles with time management, confusion about the topic, missing grammar and organizational skills, having no motivation or interest, missing real-world relevance, poor work ethic, lack of access to resources, and home/personal life stress.

Writing 328

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 328

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

By integrating real-world content relevant to their students’ lives, educators can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical application. Students can see and experience the relevance of what they are learning, which can have a profound impact on their motivation and comprehension. Try, fail, learn, repeat.

Teaching Methods 312

Teaching Methods Lecturing Schools Beliefs 312