eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Rather than relying solely on AI to write their essays, students use these tools to foster critical thinking, inspire creativity, and brainstorm potential topics. It can give suggestions for how to write a college application essay for those who lack writing skills, too.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Johnson, a writing instructor and chair of the writing center at Madison Colleg “It all sort of feels bundled together,” Cohn says. Instructors need to show their students how an assignment will help them grow, says Darren Minarik, an associate professor at Radford University focused on special education and social studies education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Although these unusual circumstances made the challenge of access palpable for the entire education system, overcoming challenges to accessibility is familiar to the special education community. To develop innovative solutions to accessibility challenges, we need to be motivated and energized to problem-solve.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The practice is known as “data walls,” and is designed to serve as a motivational tool. educator Rebecca Vass, who teaches informational technology with science and social studies integration to fourth graders, uses a data wall so her students can track their progress on a quarterly benchmark assessment the district uses. “We

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k12 Digest

APRIL 6, 2025

Chris is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvanias School Leadership Program, a certified Reading Interventionist, and has earned multiple masters degrees relatedtoeducation and special education. Chris writes and speaks often on topics relevant to education such as Literacy, the Arts, Technology, Innovation, and Motivation.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

Indeed, studies have shown that video learning has positive outcomes on multiple levels, including increased motivation and deeper learning, and can specifically impact students’ ability to facilitate discussions and identify problems. Write an Engaging Script With These Six Tips. Tips for Using Video In Class.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Alternative Instruction for Atypical Learning This is a game-changer for neurodivergent students or those with specialized educational needs. Students shouldn’t use AI to write their papers, but it can help them get started with the hardest part: organization.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

“The concept of universal design is as longstanding as cuts in sidewalks, which were originally mandated to allow access for wheelchairs, but which ultimately ended up with the unintended consequence of benefiting babies in strollers, people on bicycles, and children on skates,” the authors write.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2016

But the impact of this approach in Louisiana has yielded mixed academic results and disastrous results on disciplinary records , particularly for children of color and special education students. The majority of these children are living in homes and neighborhoods where violence, poor education and poverty are the norm.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

As a reading teacher, I like to use Osmo with students to engage learners and develop their writing skills. One idea is for students to take “inspiration walks” around the school (or outside) and take pictures that can inspire their writing. “Summer is a good time for students to extend their classroom learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

moving away from just using the word “grades” has been an important piece of keeping students motivated in the program. NG2] tackles long-standing educational barriers to personalized learning. that of 'Grades,'” Earick writes in an upcoming report on the project. Instead, he might be going to see “team cooperation.”.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2020

But too often, scheduling decisions have little to do with the capabilities and motivations of students, and more to do with judgment calls made by adult decision-makers. That system hampered the flexibility needed to provide remediation for English-language learners and special education students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2018

A few years ago I had a student named Abby in my history class, who had always been in self-contained special education classrooms. I’d randomly choose five things we learned the day before and ask them to write what they could recall. Sometimes the details former students recall from class is nothing short of amazing.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2023

She was a special education teacher. And we were watching old teaching videos from, like, 2005, and they were expecting us to write essays about what we learned, how we can integrate that with our teaching. And what motivates me is seeing the students. When did you realize you wanted to become a teacher yourself?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

I was working as a special education teacher in Cobb County School District at the time. The clear discrimination towards the special education population really bothered me, mostly because I could see that it was systemic and possibly out of my reach to fix. This is especially true for at-risk students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

special education) students, it was only 1.12. Historically, educators have assessed readers based on how quickly they read. Staying true to the founding mission, the company uses advanced technology and cutting edge tools to build its interactive diagnostic platform for assessing, instructing, and even motivating ELA students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Using Wakelet, school librarians can work with librarians in their district–or even across the state or country–to draw attention to important resources in the library, offer research tips, and motivate students. With tools such as Wakelet, ELL students can write in their native language and teachers can translate on their own.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

KidBizBoost®, TeenBizBoost®, and EmpowerBoost® for Tier 2 and 3 Response to Intervention and special education in grades two through 12. KidBizBoost®, TeenBizBoost®, and EmpowerBoost® for Tier 2 and 3 Response to Intervention and special education in grades two through 12. Upcoming LevelSet Writing Assessments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Start by exploring a range of assistive technologies that cater to different needs, such as text-to-speech software for students with reading difficulties or speech-to-text for those with writing challenges. Collaborate with special education professionals to tailor these tools to individual learning goals.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Evelyn Johnson, VP Research & Development, Aperture Education & Professor Emeritus, Boise State University Artificial Intelligence in the classroom will continue to be a focus in 2024 throughout education. D, SVP, Special Education–Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc. Diane Myers, Ph.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

According to the DOE’s Institute of Education Sciences, this term can be used when there is a rationale, based on research findings, that the practice is likely to improve student outcomes, with ongoing efforts to examine such effects. Feasibility of implementation Cost Special ed: U.S. link] National Center for Education Statistics.

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Edsurge

JULY 12, 2017

“We personalize learning all the time, we just don’t call it that,” says special education teacher Gina Tesoriero who has been teaching middle schoolers for over a decade. Douglas Moore In 2010, Tesoriero and her colleague Amanda Solarsh, a middle school science teacher, stumbled across an opportunity to write curriculum at NYSCI.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

These skills are worrisome for some educators due to the informal nature of online social spaces. They are deeply involved in role-play writing communities, finding them central to their social life. Charlie reflects on this personal aspect: “The role play writing communities have been a cornerstone of my social life.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital Citizenship Platforms: Implement platforms like Common Sense Education to teach students about digital citizenship, online safety, and responsible technology use, preparing them for a connected and digital world.

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Cult of Pedagogy

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Don’s comment helped them see the causal, strategic relationship between careful listening, an interesting discussion, and new learning — a self-interest motive for listening that would likely have slipped by unnoticed. Now you both understand something about this text and what the author is doing that you didn’t understand before.”

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

It increases student engagement when instructors motivate students to participate more actively in class. Ramifications of not re-doing assignments Motivation to put in extra effort diminishes leading to a decline in overall engagement and enthusiasm. It develops critical thinking skills. Reference Vygotsky, L.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

These skills are worrisome for some educators due to the informal nature of online social spaces. They are deeply involved in role-play writing communities, finding them central to their social life. Charlie reflects on this personal aspect: “The role play writing communities have been a cornerstone of my social life.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

It increases student engagement when instructors motivate students to participate more actively in class. Ramifications of not re-doing assignments Motivation to put in extra effort diminishes leading to a decline in overall engagement and enthusiasm. It develops critical thinking skills. Reference Vygotsky, L.

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Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 4, 2024

” Sometimes we’d help them clean out their lockers or set up a system where they had to write down their homework in their assignment book and get it checked by every teacher throughout the day, and sometimes those interventions worked for a while, but looking back, I don’t remember any of it being particularly effective.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

But while the logistics of this new model are increasingly familiar, one question continues to surface: How do we keep children engaged, motivated, and joyful in a virtual learning environment? This chemical response, often driven by dopamine, strengthens memory and increases a student’s motivation to continue learning.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Self-Motivation and Discipline Without the physical presence of teachers and peers, students must be motivated to complete assignments and stay on track independently. By combining academic motivation strategies with social engagement opportunities, families can create a well-rounded, joyful online learning experience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Evelyn Johnson, VP Research & Development, Aperture Education & Professor Emeritus, Boise State University Artificial Intelligence in the classroom will continue to be a focus in 2024 throughout education. D, SVP, Special Education–Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc. Diane Myers, Ph.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 29, 2024

By using “multiple means of engagement,” students who are not typically very engaged or motivated dial into the lesson. In my office, I might be working on getting them to slow down, write out their work, and track/sequence steps.

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Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

Able to write the most basic letters/characters individually and in simple words. This allows them to have a surface to write on, partners and groups to work with, but also their own chair to help them learn to stay in their assigned place. This will help give you a clear measure to see progress and keep you motivated.

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Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 20, 2023

That edition includes 300 strategies to support many aspects of reading — from fluency to comprehension to writing about reading to engagement and motivation and more. There’s human development and linguistics and neuroscience and psychology and special education and speech language pathology. I could go on and on.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Inspired by Alexander’s success, educators at Morris Elementary also use Istation’s reports and printable resources to promote academic growth in reading and math. With reliable, actionable data, educators at Morris Elementary are able to provide targeted instruction. Today, as of this writing, 92.4 Get everyone onboard.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Among these students are newcomers to the country adjusting to a new language and culture, students with special education needs requiring individualized support, and gifted learners ready for deeper learning challenges. They have other add-on programs to address foundational skills, vocabulary, and writing instruction.

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