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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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

A University of Missouri study found that students who feel their teachers care about them also report receiving better instruction. Instructional monitoring: Monitored student progress and adjusted their teaching strategy as needed. Older students were also more likely to report teachers using complex, high-impact teaching practices.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching strategies for desired outcomes. What teaching strategy is the best? What is the most effective method of teaching? Effective teaching strategies for gamification are possible–when implemented correctly and when learning goals are prioritized.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

According to a recent study , this ratio has stayed stable for years, but teachers are under more pressure and are working more hours than ever before – an average of 52-58 hours per week. The seventh and final way AI will impact classroom teaching is perhaps the most important.

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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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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The nuances of teaching high frequency words in early elementary would only arise around how these words should be taught. Luckily, there is a plethora of best practice research and engaging, tech-enabled activities on teaching high frequency words to help teachers make it both a fun and interesting learning experience for young students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. By implementing this hands-on approach, I hoped that the students would not only deepen their own STEAM understanding, but also gain the confidence and inspiration to effectively teach these critical subjects to their future students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. For example, you could find a selection of study material at Studocu that you can utilize.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading. More than 50 years of research has illuminated the most effective way to teach children to read. In fact, one state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

However, not all teachers have received the adequate resources and training needed to teach remotely. Because online learning cannot easily foster the social and emotional connections that in-person learning does, students have a more difficult time staying motivated in classes.

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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]. 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 154

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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Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 427

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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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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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. This also teaches students to hone their self-directed learning skills as they own more of the responsibility for their learning.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

However, not all teachers have received the adequate resources and training needed to teach remotely. Because online learning cannot easily foster the social and emotional connections that in-person learning does, students have a more difficult time staying motivated in classes.

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Gamification Distance Learning Students Motivation 324

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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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2021

However, moving a traditional classroom that’s built for face-to-face delivery to a hybrid-remote environment where instructors are teaching to both students in the classroom and online, often simultaneously, will take more than simply a laptop and a video conferencing application. Enter the multiscreen classroom. The model classroom.

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Quizzes Instructors Motivation Study 332

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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Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

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. They are spending evenings and weekends preparing to meet the demands of teaching in a pandemic. 7 Student agency is the best way to increase engagement and motivation.

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Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2023

We’ve always been willing to do what it takes to get the students motivated and engaged,” he told EdSurge. But even as some educators raise concerns, others see potential for new AI technology to reduce teacher workloads or help bring teaching materials to life in new ways. Chocolate-Covered Broccoli’?

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Teaching Textbooks Languages Language 215

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In fact, some studies confirm that competition has benefits , though they vary based on the individual and the competition. Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage. Looking back, these competitions weren’t used to teach students sportsmanship or resilience.

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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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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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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 141

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

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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Quizzes Motivation Languages Language 291

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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Failure Motivation Gamification Cognitive Development 328

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. So, yes, failure is important, but how do we teach it?

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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.

Exams 300

Exams Motivation High School High School 300

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2020

In my book, Balance with Blended Learning , I invite teachers to reimagine teaching and learning by partnering with students. LINCspring then follows a powerful Reflect, Tinker, Grow process, designed to transform teaching practices. In Tinker , you’ll be given templates to design how you’ll implement the skill with students.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Coaching 363

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Engagement : This involves identifying what motivates and excites students about learning. The same study also concluded that it “promotes motivation for reading and contributes to higher frequency of positive emotions and lower frequency of negative emotions.”

Learning 306

Learning Syllabus Universal Design Quizzes 306

Edsurge

MAY 13, 2024

With interest in the teaching profession waning and enrollment in teacher preparation programs reaching historic lows, all eyes are on the next crop of students — tomorrow’s prospective educators — to make up the deficit. Teaching, many would argue, is one of the most meaningful jobs available. Gen Z is looking for flexibility.

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Teaching Motivation Study High School 215

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. Listen to your people – all of them, all the time.

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