Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

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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. You keep going.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Practical Strategies for Classroom Application The research consistently tells us that the application of brain-based learning principles leads to increased academic achievement, better behavior, development of appropriate social-emotional skills, and increased motivation. Lets examine a few examples from the research. link] Rahmatin, L.

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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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

For 60 years, SkillsUSA has provided these types of hands-on learning opportunities for students in the form of regional, state, and national competitions–and participants in these contests have gained valuable career experience. It helped me to have a feeling of worth.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

However, if humans learn by participating in their lives then how can online learning be effective? Participation. Participation. The goal of online learning must be to increase participation to ensure that students are regularly exchanging ideas and learning from one another. Community of Practice. References.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

When students, or anyone for that matter, experience input that feels controlling or puts pressure on them to think or act in a specific way, the result is lower levels of self-determination that can negatively impact motivation. Instead of managing students, I’d love for teachers to focus on motivating students. Click To Tweet.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Communication Asynchronous online discussions in your learning management system so everyone gets to participate in the class dialogue. Agency and autonomy can yield higher levels of motivation over time. Critical Thinking “Tell me how” challenges on FlipGrid to get students to surface their thinking or reasoning.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In addition to personalizing learning, giving students agency is a powerful motivator. When students are told exactly what to do and how to do it, they can remain passive participants in the classroom. They may not have to think critically or creatively about their learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. Theyre encouraged to embrace mistakes, stay motivated, and deepen their understanding of the material.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

The students queried are participants in this year’s MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), an annual internet-based, intensive math modeling contest organized by SIAM. For 35 percent of respondents, getting a scholarship or a good-paying job was a motivating factor.

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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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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It promotes ownership of learning, motivating students to be more engaged, active participants in their education. Self-assessment can also serve as a catalyst, inspiring students to reflect on their classroom participation and engagement in learning activities.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

If teachers are using their small group time to facilitate discussions, the U-shape seating arrangement encourages student participation. This can lead to greater engagement and motivation, as students feel a sense of belonging and connection to their peers.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In middle school, I participated in Future City , a STEM competition for middle schoolers. Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage. They were used as gimmicks and antics to “motivate” students. They believed that students’ motivation should come from within.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Empirical studies show that microlearning modules improve knowledge retention, engagement, and learning outcomes, with participants reporting high effectiveness scores in these areas [3]. This kind of adaptive, data-driven support is helping students achieve more in less time, making learning both more effective and more motivating.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Assignments that engage students in creative practices motivate hard-to reach students and provide an opportunity for all students to be successful. These tools have spaces where students can ask questions to historical figures, participate in problem-solving simulations, and learn through hands-on exploring.

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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. In most cases, teachers may only need to provide different opportunities and multiple means of engagement to increase participation.

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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. How might a whole group, real-time discussion make it challenging for some students to participate?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. Shy students may be more willing to participate in a game-like setting where they can showcase their knowledge in a less intimidating way. Here are five strategies to use edtech to engage shy students: 1.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

That way, teachers are inspired and motivated to work through the challenges associated with this shift in designing and facilitating learning. My adaptation of Staker and Horn’s (2012) often cited definition is rooted in constructivist principles emphasizing the student’s role as an active participant in the learning process.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Sustaining that interest is important, too, particularly because girls and underrepresented minority groups quickly lose interest in STEM learning–and never regain motivation to pursue it. This motivates students to tackle more difficult challenges.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

You can elevate the motivation and learning to heights that seem unreachable. An edcamp is a participant-driven conference, commonly referred to as an “unconference,” for K-12 educators. Edcamps are typically free and built around community participation and organization. But they are reachable. Edcamp-style faculty meetings!

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

They are not passive consumers but rather active participants. these are critical skills students need to develop if they are going to become expert learners who are motivated, resourceful, strategic, and capable of advocating for themselves. We must strive to design lessons that shift the focus and the control from teacher to learner.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., If a student is reluctant to participate in any of the focused reflections, they are given a doodle paper and three colored pencils.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Provide personal questionnaires, pay attention to the extracurriculars students participate in and their behavior with other students. Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. 5: Linking information and student participation (tie).

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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 30, 2023

We expect this to motivate schools to create more flexible, active learning spaces that can be modified to fit a wide variety of learning needs. Gamified learning motivates students to engage with educational content in a different way, keeping students excited about their progress and helping to synthesize learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2021

Many schools are opening or converting to hybrid, so in a push for a strong finish, it’s important for educators to keep students motivated during the final stretch. I recently participated in virtual events through my local library for the Big Read celebration. What are some technologies and strategies to help facilitate this ?

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2023

Student engagement refers to learners’ level of involvement, motivation, and commitment. And high levels of active participation directly correlate with positive academic outcomes. Let’s see how. What is student engagement?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The positive energy from the sessions lasted well beyond the time spent participating in pet therapy. Even some of our more reserved or anxious students who struggle with peer interactions were smiling, laughing, and participating with their classmates. From the moment the dog arrived, there was an uplift in everyone’s mood.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2021

Mega success with participation from over 600K students. Over the duration of this 10-week math challenge, SpringBoard attracted a record number of participating classes – over 600,000 students from 35,000 classes! “We All the participating students will also receive a ‘Certificate of Participation’.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

Everyone loves games, and competition motivates people to perform their best. So, by adding gamification elements during teaching sessions, schools can significantly increase their participation and engagement levels. Students will find it hard to resist participating when a leaderboard out front announces current individual scores.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2023

Nearly 60 percent of teachers indicate that although teaching STEM is challenging, it offers educators unique rewards by engaging their student’s curiosity and enhancing their motivation, according to Samsung Solve for Tomorrow’s “The State of STEM Education” survey. Solve for Tomorrow challenges U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Enhancing student engagement and motivation Beyond academic support, AI tutoring systems can also improve student engagement and motivation. By implementing gamification techniques, such as progress tracking, reward systems, and interactive challenges, these systems can enhance student participation and deliver more fun while learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

Amid these disruptions, it can be challenging to get students to consistently log on, stay on, and participate in learning. Additional support for academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs can ensure students in crisis or who cannot fully participate in synchronous lessons during the day remain engaged and on-track.

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