Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

However, to truly understand teacher engagement we must understand the dimensions of this motivational construct. Teacher engagement is a multidimensional motivational construct that reflects a teachers’ choice to dedicate energy resources to their work. What is teacher engagement?

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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

JUNE 3, 2021

Explore how you can universally design blended learning to remove barriers, provide firm goals with flexible pathways, and cultivate expert learners who are motivated, resourceful, and strategic! Looking for a book study title for your staff? Katie and I asked educators to submit their questions about the book!

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Teacher Toms Blog

MAY 30, 2025

It seemed like each time I spoke with him he was enthusiastic about some new hobby or other -- outer space, collecting knives, electric trains, bicycles, playing guitar -- all self-motivated. There has never been a scientific study done that finds that holding a body still improves cognitive function. Movement is not a choice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

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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. Each chapter ends with reflection and discussion questions to guide those book study conversations.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of 554 teachers in the San Antonio area, 60 percent said that students turned in assignments less frequently during distance learning, and 65 percent believed that there were significantly fewer lessons that grabbed the attention of students. One of the major issues teachers are struggling with is effectively engaging students.

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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

APRIL 23, 2025

Available within Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms, this new content supports instruction in a variety of disciplines including ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Careers Exploration.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

A University of Missouri study found that students who feel their teachers care about them also report receiving better instruction. It’s accepted wisdom that good relationships between teachers and their students lead to students who are willing to work harder in the classroom. As it turns out, yes.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

I’ve even constructed entire units of study in a playlist to allow students to move through it at a pace that works for them. Study and Organization Skills : Teach study strategies, note-taking, and organizational skills to help students manage their time and learning more effectively.

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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

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

JUNE 8, 2021

In a study of 554 teachers in the San Antonio area, 60 percent said that students turned in assignments less frequently during distance learning, and 65 percent believed that there were significantly fewer lessons that grabbed the attention of students. One of the major issues teachers are struggling with is effectively engaging students.

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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., When studying vocabulary words, I used Quizlet Live to make practice more interactive.

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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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Assignments Motivation Reading High School 420

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

When it comes to connecting with your colleagues, I’ve seen teams of teachers commit to a book study as a way to connect and learn. 7 Student agency is the best way to increase engagement and motivation. That lack of agency can have a devastating impact on student motivation. I understand the frustration.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This case study showcases how schools use our digital signage software in innovative ways to make a difference in students’ lives.” ” To learn more about how Derby North Middle School is using Rise Vision digital signage software, visit the company’s website.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

The impact of probeware on student motivation and interest, particularly in science subjects often perceived as “ difficult, boring, and abstract ,” is significant. By using these tools, students can actively conduct investigations, gather data, and observe results, making abstract concepts more concrete and understandable.

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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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The researchers are working on other analyses into the motivations of students who leave college, and they say they’ve been struck by how differently millennials feel toward higher education institutions than members of other generations, especially millennial men. But he said as U.S. They can’t afford to ignore them anymore,” he added.

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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. Saucier, Ph.D.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2020

And as educators seek to understand students from a motivational and psychological point of view, grit pays an important role. million times, she describes her study of different predictors of success and how grit emerged as a significant predictor for long-term goals. In that talk, viewed more than 13.5

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Beliefs Students Motivation Study 347

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

APRIL 22, 2025

The employability and leadership skills–and just the motivation and the confidence you get from involvement withSkillsUSA–is amazing, a former SkillsUSA participant is quoted as saying on the organizations website. It helped me to have a feeling of worth.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2021

In the study, the school employed a classroom setup with the focus on offering all students — whether they were in the classroom or joining online — comparable learning experiences. With only these basic tools, remote students may be positioned to fail while teachers are burdened with an unnatural way to teach and a heavier workload.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Bliss explained that by exploring the motivation and practices behind the survey participants’ academic success, the SIAM study may help other students boost their math scores. For 35 percent of respondents, getting a scholarship or a good-paying job was a motivating factor.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

This study mentions that the ReadWorks program, used for progress monitoring IEP goals, has 1.2 When students are given a visual representation of their progress, their engagement and motivation increases. Data from these programs can be used to create students annual IEP goals.

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Technology Special Education Motivation Writing 272

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Choice is a powerful motivator. A review and practice board is an alternative to a traditional study guide. Below is an overview of the benefits of using choice boards and the various types of boards you can design to meet a range of different objectives. The Benefits of Choice Boards. Review and Practice Choice Boards.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Self-study for AP exams A motivated student can self-study for AP exams using prep books, online resources, or AP exam prep courses and still take the AP exams at a local testing center. Engage in rigorous independent study or research Demonstrating commitment to a subject through independent research or study can be powerful.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks. How can a regular practice of goal setting impact student motivation over time? A large-scale study found that “self-management is a better predictor of student learning than are other measures of socioemotional skills” (Claro & Loeb, 2019). Self-management.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Here, six female tech leaders share their advice for today’s girls and women as they carve out STEM studies and career paths of their own: Swati Shekhar , Head of Engineering, Ground Labs “First and foremost, join STEM if and only if you truly enjoy it.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A 2016 study from Columbia University found that high-school students’ science grades improved after they learned about the personal and intellectual struggles of scientists, while students who only learned about the scientists’ achievements saw their grades decline. Related content: 6 TED Talks about failing forward.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2022

A recent study of 1,000 U.S. teachers highlighted that key performance indicators such as engagement (the feeling of accomplishment), inclusion (the ability to reach full potential) and well-being (relationships and motivation) show room for improvement across K-12 grade levels.

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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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