Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Even before COVID burst on the scene and drove many schools into online versions of themselves, remote teaching had been gaining popularity. Many students thrive in this environment, especially those who are motivated and enjoy working independently. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eLearning Schools Motivation Counselling 164

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. Research consistently shows that students taught using brain-based methods outperform their peers in traditional classrooms.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

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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Motivation Assignments Testing Writing 102

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]. use gamified chatbot interactions to teach grammar and vocabulary, simulating real-world practice and offering immediate correction and encouragement.

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Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 150

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. This mindset ensures that tools never overshadow the human core of teaching and learning.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. He said that students have had access to the information we teach prior to AI. He said that students have had access to the information we teach prior to AI. We should embrace this role as we teach in the age of AI. Saucier, Ph.D.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 190

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

A 2021 OECD study found that 15-year-olds consistently show lower levels of creativity and curiosity than 10-year-olds globally. A follow-up study in 2025 confirmed this trend, highlighting even steeper declines where secondary students have fewer opportunities to build new skills. This inclusivity is intentional.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. The number of dually enrolled students has boomed in recent years.

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Instructors Math Study High School 129

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Without appropriate support, such as assistive technology, students may fall behind academically, which can affect their confidence and motivation to participate. The student can magnify the image, scan and study it, and take what they need from it. Socially, central vision loss can create additional barriers.

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Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 208

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Since it encourages internal motivation through an outwardly-created set of circumstances, gamification sits at the awkward intersection of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. In both cases, the specific content and the nature of the goals serve to motivate and direct behavior in classroom contexts.” Personal) your praise?

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Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 104

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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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse. Motivated by intentional opportunities for collaboration, students actively process information in favorable conditions that are both supportive and stimulating.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 73

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Campuses invest enormous time and energy revising their gen ed programs of study to create the kinds of interconnected learning experiences that produce broadly educated degree completers. Empirical Analysis : Analyze case studies or specific situations from work to draw logical conclusions about behavior and mental processes.

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Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 96

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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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Course Context I teach a required, writing-intensive course for students in their junior year of their undergraduate studies. A qualitative investigation of students’ complex motivations for verbalclassroom participation. In addition to a heavy writing component, there is also a heavy reading component. S., & Lee, S.

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 93

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. I have encouraged giving frequent quizzes , think-pair-shares , and teaching students to use flashcards , but there are a lot of other ways to do it.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. This mindset ensures that tools never overshadow the human core of teaching and learning.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. Keep a copy of your teaching philosophy nearby 8th Grade ELA teacher Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed Seamlessly transition 8th grade ELA students to high school 1. by staying true to your teaching philosophy.

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Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse. Motivated by intentional opportunities for collaboration, students actively process information in favorable conditions that are both supportive and stimulating.

Assignments 62

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 62

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2025

This is something that you should keep in mind when looking for where you want to study, as you can find an electrical and computer engineering online degree that gives you access to excellent information, whilst staying at home and being able to engage from all over the world. One of the biggest is self-efficacy and motivation.

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Lecturing Motivation Essay High School 83

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 3, 2025

As you’re planning your activities, decide which expectations you’ll be teaching with each activity. What To Teach on the First Day of School These first day of school activities can help you practice expectations and build initial rapport in the classroom. Practice, practice, and practice again! Even for the big kids).

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Teaching Schools Math Activities 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Similarly, we think Chickering and Gamson’s approach to teaching applies to the modern day online classroom. Many studies have looked at ways to ensure the quality of online courses, providing general suggestions for best practices in the online environment (McNeal & Gray, 2021). Learning does not occur in isolation.

eLearning 70

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 70

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Researchers have found that learners’ sense of belonging enhances psychological flexibility, learner satisfaction, motivation, and professional identity, thereby increasing student success (Carter et al., Faculty should strongly consider whether their academic space provides the area for learners to study and have meals together.

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Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 59

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Similarly, we think Chickering and Gamson’s approach to teaching applies to the modern day online classroom. Many studies have looked at ways to ensure the quality of online courses, providing general suggestions for best practices in the online environment (McNeal & Gray, 2021). Learning does not occur in isolation.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 68

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

Fulfilled and Frazzled Katharine Strunk, dean of the University of Pennsylvanias Graduate College of Education, wasnt surprised by the studys findings about teachers feeling toward their workplace versus their workload.

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Teachers Intelligence Motivation Writing 132

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Campuses invest enormous time and energy revising their gen ed programs of study to create the kinds of interconnected learning experiences that produce broadly educated degree completers. Empirical Analysis : Analyze case studies or specific situations from work to draw logical conclusions about behavior and mental processes.

Syllabus 95

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 95

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Researchers have found that learners’ sense of belonging enhances psychological flexibility, learner satisfaction, motivation, and professional identity, thereby increasing student success (Carter et al., Faculty should strongly consider whether their academic space provides the area for learners to study and have meals together.

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Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 54

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Before the visit, teach your students to ask meaningful questions. These interactions are more than just a social studies lesson… they show students what it takes to be an active member of their community! Hearing directly from experts can motivate students to dream big, explore new fields they haven’t considered, or find a new hobby.

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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. We read approximately 5,000 picture books together during snack time, finished 10+ novel studies together, and I even created an entire unit based on going to four different Pumpkin Patches.

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Teachers Math Social Studies Languages 52

k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

Studies have shown that students with strong digital skills tend to have higher grades and better engagement in their educational pursuits. In an age where misinformation is rampant, teaching children how to discern credible sources from unreliable ones is essential.

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Skills Critical Thinking Evaluation Discussions 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Highlight specific subject areas with topical bulletin board ideas Make the subject you teach part of your classroom theme with posters, banners, and editable labels. By Performing in Education Grades: 3rd-12th Teach all types of writing like a pro with this easy-to-follow writer’s workshop bulletin board!

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Counselling Math Assignments Art 52

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The Motive It is unknown whether Ruiz intended to cheat in New York or if the opportunity merely presented itself and she took it. Use strategies that support integrity, maximize learning, and minimize cheating As I argue in my book AI with Intention , if we want students to use AI tools with integrity, we must teach them how.

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Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

Use songs to teach specific topics or concepts Chants and songs are among the easiest (and most fun!) When the music stops, they partner with the nearest classmate and teach each other their beats. Instead, teach even your littlest learners fun, structured ways to make music and appreciate the incredible symphony of sound.

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Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

Earlier in my teaching career, my first-day-of-class deck included a slide about my professional and personal history to build trust and transparency. I offered students a chance to ask about my education, experience in finance, the time I lived and studied in Paris, or how I ended up teaching at a community college.

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Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 72

Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

Earlier in my teaching career, my first-day-of-class deck included a slide about my professional and personal history to build trust and transparency. I offered students a chance to ask about my education, experience in finance, the time I lived and studied in Paris, or how I ended up teaching at a community college.

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Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 71

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

And they entered college with gaps in study skills and anxiety about social interactions. Cal State San Bernardino reinforced study skills through summer programs for some incoming students, with primers on writing fundamentals and “how-to college math,” she said. They struggled to pass classes and navigate college applications.

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Math English Lecturing High School 88