eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Districts incorporating the science of reading into their curricula are seeing improved student outcomes. Each state’s department of education may have guidelines, frameworks, and resources for implementing the science of reading. This includes research, webinars, and other content to guide implementation.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Solving this motivation problem is tricky. It also connects to other issues, such as the rigid class sequences that some experts warn block certain students from advancing in math and that exclude courses like data science that would be useful for students future careers. Adding applied math courses is also on the agenda.

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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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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

Consistent support, combined with motivating strategies and evidence-based reading instruction, helps students develop both competence and confidence. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences. Educators should: Implement structured, evidence-based reading instruction and monitor progress regularly (Connor et al.,

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2022

to support engaging, hands-on science learning for middle school students. which is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), to help students gain a deeper understanding of the initial scientific concepts being taught and to motivate their learning throughout the remainder of the unit.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2023

— The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is pleased to announce the generous support of TC Energy through a $100,000 grant to bolster the training of Virginia teachers. NMSI’s Laying the Foundation program aims to deepen student understanding and achievement in mathematics and science. DALLAS AND NORFOLK, VA.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

So, I wanted to share the framework that my teaching team (English, history, and science) used when planning large scale interdisciplinary projects. We talked about building student agency into the various parts of the project to increase student engagement and motivation.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2022

One day, your science teacher brings in a Microsoft HoloLens headset. You put on the mixed reality glasses and pick up the science article that the teacher wants you to read. Suddenly, reading in science class takes on a whole new emotion…you are feeling success and are even interested in reading more about science.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In recent years high schools across the country have been adding computer science courses, and there is a movement to make them ubiquitous. The study found that taking a computer science course had the greatest impact for female students, Black students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

Recently I had reason to revisit Paul Pintrich’s meta-analysis on motivating students. It’s still the piece I most often see referenced when it comes to what’s known about student motivation. Adaptive self-efficacy and competence perceptions motivate students. Adaptive attributions and control beliefs motivate students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

In a recent edWebinar sponsored by Unruly Splats , Lauren Watkins, Marketing Director, and Christine Danhoff, Technology Integration Specialist at Genoa Area Local Schools in Ohio, advocate integrating coding and computer science into core subjects such as math, music, art, world language, English, and physical education.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2024

In this new phase of partnership, students in grades K-8 will this year return to classrooms that feature innovative science lessons powered by Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education.

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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. Next Generation Science Standard Grades 3-5 ETS1-2 Engineering Design ETS1.B:

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” Combining phenomena-based learning with 3D science standards helps students see science as a way to make sense of the world around them. The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Choosing the Right Computer Science Specialization. Computer science is no exception. A master’s in computer science program allows you to choose from a wide range of specialty areas based on your specific interests and career goals. Career interest.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

. “Meet the Magnets” Virtual Field Trip (Grades K-5) Hosted by Sesame Workshop and the National Science Foundation (NSF), this interactive experience takes young learners to NSFs Magnetic Field Laboratory, igniting their curiosity about the everyday applications of magnet science in our lives.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2023

About 10 years ago, Alan Garfinkel, a professor in the life sciences department at the University of California, Los Angeles, got a call. It was from his dean, who said that the department had inspected their freshman calculus course, “Calculus for Life Sciences.” Many leaders in the field want to change these statistics.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2020

But, instead of kicking back and joining their friends for marathon Fortnite sessions while occasionally completing a long-distance school assignment, the pair of highly motivated problem solvers have chosen to work 12- to 16-hour days designing, building, programming, and tweaking a low-cost Ambu Bag Ventilator System.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Using Claim-Evidence-Question at the Elementary Level Literature Analysis: After reading a story or book, students make a claim about a central theme or main character’s motivations, provide evidence from the text, and pose questions about the main idea or character.

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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

APRIL 8, 2025

Research shows that integrating probeware in STEM instruction boosts student motivation, particularly in subjects that are often perceived as difficult or abstract. These tools bring science to life, allowing them to collect, graph, and analyze real-world data with precision while making a measurable impact in their community.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In my experience, even reluctant students become interested in setting up a science experiment when they have some level of agency over what they will be testing. which aligns well with the Next Generation Science Standard focused on matter and its interactions. Give students agency.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Key points: Relevancy has great power in math instruction Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy For more news on STEM subjects, visit eSNs STEM & STEAM hub How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nations dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems?

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

When it comes to teaching science courses online, colleges are getting creative. But for very good reasons, there’s still a limit to the kind of hands-on science coursework that colleges can, ahem , deliver remotely. At 17, she says, her motivation for being in college was not a hunger to learn new things. “I

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

The books, which are included in Just Right Readers Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs , were distributed to public school systems throughout the region in partnership with the Northwest Region Education Service Alliance (NWRESA) and Western Region Education Service Alliance (WRESA).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Providing science and math content online can be relatively straightforward, but engaging students in true distance learning requires more than just transmittal of information. Math made meaningful. For Gardner, a Friday the 13th in March was the day when she and her students learned they would not be returning to the classroom.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. For instance, in a life sciences class, rather than assigning a specific topic, allow students to research and present findings on a plant or animal of their choice.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

If I’m honest, there are three clear reasons that initially motivated my decision to assign homework every night: 1) I never had enough time to cover everything in class, 2) I believed students needed to learn to manage their time outside of class and develop important study habits, and 3) I was assigned homework in high school.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Getting students motivated after spring break can feel a bit like trying to run in flip-flops. Building this momentum helps students feel capable and proud, which fuels motivation better than any reward ever could. Field days, talent shows, or themed classroom celebrations are all great motivators. Easier said than done.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In the following, you will conduct an interview with a human respondent to find out the participant’s motivations and reasoning regarding their voting choice during the legislative elections on June 30, 2024, in France, a few days after the interview.”

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2020

Her high school is doing a wonderful job providing lessons and activities to keep her motivated, learning, and engaged. She is enjoying this new way of learning, although she does report that hands-on subjects such as music and science are not quite us much fun sitting in her bedroom as they normally are at school.

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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., Ive used Gimkit for math and science review. Ive seen this firsthand!

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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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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. Collaborating with Google will introduce them to new settings and content while being motivated and excited about their work. Working closely with peers allows them to think creatively.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Science Labs and Experiments: Scientific inquiry and experimentation involve forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that the company has acquired Generation Genius, a trusted educational streaming platform for K-8 science and math videos, activities, and lessons. Rollman, an Emmy-winning childrens TV executive.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspiring district leaders, classroom teachers, and school staff have found unique and innovative ways to engage students in learning, motivating students to see beyond classroom walls and truly immerse themselves in learning. But despite these challenges, there are bright spots in teaching and learning.

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