Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2024

What if why you choose to become a teacher determines how successful you will be in the role? Society has always been fascinated to learn about the motivations of famous athletes, entertainers, and politicians and how they came to their profession. Persistent concerns reiterate teacher shortages throughout the nation.

Motivation 205

Motivation Teachers Essay Languages 205

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

Science 246

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

I’ve trained many teachers who use choice boards and ask, “What’s the difference between a choice board and a playlist?” Despite this reality, most learning is teacher-paced, not student-paced. The focus is on the teacher covering content and moving students through lessons on a strict timeline.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What do teachers find mentally stimulating about their work? What causes teachers to invest their mental energy and time resources in a task? What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? Teachers as Architects of Learning Experiences.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teachers are navigating substitute teacher shortages, COVID protocols, and record numbers of absent students in addition to the normal demands of this job. We need to retain high-quality teachers who enjoy this work and feel energized and fulfilled by it.

Blended Learning 466

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

Its findings reflect insights from a nationwide survey of more than 1,600 K-12 educators, including teachers as well as school and district administrators. For teachers, 80 percent would be more satisfied in their role if they could spend more time on classroom instruction and less time on classroom management.

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Teachers Motivation High School High School 286

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I was a chemist, not a teacher. I beat the national average of 3-5 years for high school math and science teachers. Meaningful opportunities for teachers to build expertise and leadership beyond their classroom add to a sense of professionalism and fulfillment. Not teaching. Maybe exploring the world. He hired me anyway.

Teachers 302

Teachers Coaching Culture Math 302

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Time is a luxury most teachers do not have right now. Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? That requires less time to prepare for, while still giving students a choice.

Laboratory 543

Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels, in both indoor and outdoor settings. These grab and go units include wireless microphones that teachers and students use to amplify their voices as they move about a room.

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Physical Education Education Communication Motivation 228

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

It became clear, she says, that the school system wasnt doing enough to support teachers mental health. Those experiences led her to open Teacher Talk, a therapy practice that caters to the needs of educators. People sometimes think, Teachers get the summers off and they have better work hours, and it must be so much easier, Lane says.

Teachers 127

Teachers Intelligence Motivation Writing 127

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. School leaders provide dedicated time in the teachers’ schedules to meet each week. The PLCs are composed of teachers who teach similar grade levels and/or subject areas.

Teachers 427

Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2024

Securing new hires and maintaining educator retention remain challenging, and teacher stress seems to have ballooned in the wake of the pandemic as teachers juggle learning loss, student mental health, behavioral issues, equity, and more. Why is teacher burnout so high?

Teachers 286

Teachers Motivation Reading Study 286

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Technology’s effect on teachers Individuals who struggled to use technology have argued that the incorporation of too much technology is one of the reasons for teacher burnout. Fear of technology influences a teacher’s thinking, perhaps thinking that many students have more knowledge of the technology.

Collaborative Learning 317

Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 317

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

Key points: Automated applicant tracking adds another layer of professionalism to hiring How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on district hiring, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Teacher retention is in crisis.

Teachers 285

Teachers Culture Coaching Communication 285

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly three out of four teachers say they experience frequent job-related stress, and 59 percent say they’re burned out. Nearly three out of four teachers say they experience frequent job-related stress, and 59 percent say they’re burned out. Create a school culture that teachers won’t want to leave.

Teachers 322

Teachers Beliefs Culture Coaching 322

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Solving this motivation problem is tricky. But the high turnover rate for teachers and the cadence at which they must prepare students for state testing forces educators to rely on overly procedural materials, she argued.

Math 174

Math Motivation High School High School 174

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

Key points: Solutions to the teacher shortage will require innovative thinking and new practices How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color? Through our district’s “teacher induction program,” we’ve created new and flexible pathways for individuals of all educational and experiential backgrounds to become certified.

Teachers 293

Teachers Culture Special Education Interactive Teaching 293

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

Teachers must avoid benign neglect, which occurs when delayed readers are unintentionally overlooked. Teachers must avoid benign neglect, which occurs when delayed readers are unintentionally overlooked. Educators should: Implement structured, evidence-based reading instruction and monitor progress regularly (Connor et al.,

Disabilities 224

Disabilities Learning Disabilities Reading Motivation 224

eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

Its a uniquely significant threat to K-12 schools, where students and teachers rely heavily on file-hosting services to complete, submit, and share work and information. This makes it easier for IT teams–and even teachers and students–to recognize patterns of suspicious behavior across their network and address it accordingly.

Schools 225

Schools Textbooks Internet Motivation 225

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Key points: Seeking support from experienced teachers goes a long way in building confidence Technology, student engagement, and balance are all key to a successful first year See related article: 55 back-to-school tips and insights for a great year I’ll never forget my first day as a teacher. Seek out the support of your colleagues.

Teachers 337

Teachers Quizzes Coaching Motivation 337

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We believe that successful mentoring and instructional coaching sustains teachers, especially new ones, throughout the year and improves their ability to build strong relationships with students and families. I just ask if I can record for a few minutes so that teachers can see themselves from a different perspective.

Coaching 325

Coaching Teachers Feedback Motivation 325

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Teachers are frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of focus, engagement, and motivation. When working with teachers and leaders, I define blended learning as active, engaged learning online combined with active, engaged learning offline. .” “Students don’t work unless I am monitoring them.”

Blended Learning 543

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 543

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Key points: Edtech tools can provide an important bridge between teachers and their goals Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve? Schools can also use tech and AI tools to enhance the success of teacher teams and professional learning communities (PLCs). Technology is here to help bridge the gap.

Teachers 332

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 332

Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

For too long, schools were designed for those students who were the mythical average learners at the expense of students who had unique needs and challenged teachers to the limits of their commitments, insights, and skills. In the last 15 months, teachers have been asked to teach in person, online, and various combinations of the two.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Motivation 545

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2025

Key points: Caring connections can support and uplift students 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation 5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections For more on teacher-student relationships, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Middle school marks the transition from late childhood to early adolescence.

Teachers 199

Teachers Middle School Middle School Students 199

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

However, to design for deeper learning, teachers must consider the intersection of cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal domains. How do teachers ensure that instruction and facilitation of learning are accessible, inclusive, and equitable? This includes higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning.

Blended Learning 460

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. This inspired me to incorporate KIBO into my STEM course for pre-service teachers. We would conclude each class with an observation/ feedback session, allowing the pre-service teachers to share their experiences and learn from each other.

Teaching 278

Teaching Teachers STEM Syllabus 278

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

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. 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.

Reading 299

Reading Teaching Exams Teachers 299

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 1, 2020

However, if students do not appreciate their growth over time, it may be harder to understand the value of the work they are doing or stay motivated. I encourage teachers to dedicate class time to an exercise that requires students to compare two pieces of work from two different moments in time using the Google Document below.

Students 546

Students Motivation Assignments Activities 546

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

My research made it clear that two of the most significant factors impacting teacher engagement was the depth of our relationships with students and our relationships with our colleagues. Teachers have found it challenging to connect with their students when a screen mediates those interactions. ” I hear this a lot. .

Learning 544

Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 9, 2020

In this episode of The Balance , I talk with Dr. Shaun Woodly, who is a decorated K-12 teacher, university professor, author, and speaker. We both entered the profession with specific ideas about what it meant to be a teacher and what learning was supposed to look like. Thank you to StudySync for producing and sponsoring this podcast!

Culture 543

Culture Motivation Languages Language 543

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When I work with teachers shifting to blended learning, I strive to establish the WHY driving our work together. I want teachers to understand the purpose and value of the shift to blended learning. In training sessions, I ask teachers to think about why they use this model. Blended learning is not a reaction to a moment.

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom. 1 Hard to Motivate After a Long Day at School After spending six to seven hours in a structured, often high-pressure academic environment, students face the additional burden of homework.

Assignments 457

Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 457

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

As teachers, we know that the physical environment of a classroom can have a significant impact on how students engage with the material and each other. I know many teachers reading this don’t have flexible furniture. Teachers can easily move around the U-shape to provide targeted instruction and support as needed.

Motivation 481

Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

I like to compare the teacher’s work designing learning experiences to the work of an architect. In much the same way, teachers must get to know their students. Below are three aspects of our design work that I encourage teachers to consider as they architect learning experiences for their students. #1

Blended Learning 518

Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

These informal assessments provide information to the teacher about students’ understanding of the material being covered and the skills being introduced. This data allows the teacher to identify where students are struggling, where they are excelling, and where they need additional support.

Metacognitive Skills 482

Metacognitive Skills Universal Design Blended Learning Evaluation 482