EFL Magazine

JULY 14, 2025

Prewriting Activities for EFL Academic Writing Classes Academic writing is not an easy skill to master, and yet it is the most important skill needed in an academic context (Alexander […] The post Prewriting Activities for EFL Academic-Writing Classes appeared first on EFL Magazine.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

I’ll share how I used AI to teach, what I didn’t use, how quickly I rolled it out, and tips for success. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. How I Used (and Didn’t Use) AI in My Classroom : How quickly should we incorporate AI in our classrooms? What should we use?

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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 103

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

From first grade classrooms to high school computer labs, teachers across the state are building confidence in CS instruction and finding meaningful ways to connect it to their everyday teaching. For Johnson, it was a love of learning that motivated her: “I just like to know things about everything.

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Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 144

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Because this type of vision loss affects tasks that require detailed focus, such as reading, writing, and recognizing faces, students with central vision impairment often face unique challenges that can affect their overall school experience.

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Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 204

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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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. Music, in particular, has long been an ally of instructors teaching a second language (L2)—a language learned after one’s native tongue—especially since the field transitioned toward a more communicative approach.

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 96

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

As AI automates many of the mechanical aspects of programming, the value of CS education is shifting, from writing perfect code to shaping systems, telling stories through logic and designing ethical, human-centered solutions. According to Amy Patterson, Chief Program Officer at Urban Arts, “We’re not just teaching video games.

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Ethics Science Game-Based Learning Motivation 153

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. A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. Keep writing prompts on hand 6. Provide relevant reading materials 5.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. In evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations better.

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

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

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

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

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 92

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 144

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives” (p. Similarly, we think Chickering and Gamson’s approach to teaching applies to the modern day online classroom. Many faculty are often unprepared for the volume of work that comes with teaching online.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 69

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives” (p. Similarly, we think Chickering and Gamson’s approach to teaching applies to the modern day online classroom. Many faculty are often unprepared for the volume of work that comes with teaching online.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 67

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 5, 2025

This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. Music, in particular, has long been an ally of instructors teaching a second language (L2)—a language learned after one’s native tongue—especially since the field transitioned toward a more communicative approach.

Language 65

Language Languages Instructors Culture 65

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Whether it’s hearing an author share about the creative writing process, exchanging postcards with students in another part of the world, or even attending a mystery Zoom with a special guest, these moments help students see how we’re all connected. It can also inspire students to spend more time on their own writing!

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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

Although important to the employee experience, both workload and total pay have less of an impact on teachers engagement than whether they feel their job gives them the opportunity to do what they do best every day, the researchers write.

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Teachers Intelligence Motivation Writing 134

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

I’m picturing a lot of family time, slower mornings, and leisure reading in my future, but I also like to spend some time brushing up on my teaching skills each summer. Professional growth doesn’t have to be overwhelming… it can fit into your summer routine as a rewarding way to improve your teaching. Remember, your summers are yours!

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Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

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. Now I’m back to teaching in a school, and they love the social and extracurricular aspects of school, so they’re back, too, but there is still so much I took away from the experience.

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Teachers Math Social Studies Language 52

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. The Motive It is unknown whether Ruiz intended to cheat in New York or if the opportunity merely presented itself and she took it. This establishes a baseline of each students writing style, vocabulary, and skills. The time put Ruiz in 11th place.

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Back To School All About Me Flip-book Activity By Love Live Laugh TEACH Use an “all about me” activity to create your first bulletin board of the year! Whether students step into the classroom or hang out in the counseling office, it’s the perfect time to spark motivation and help them set meaningful goals.

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Schools Counselling Math Motivation 98

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

but I wish he were more motivated." "I I'm sure that many teachers, when asked, would say they like the kids they teach, but the entire job of "teacher" in the standard sense is to shape the child in front of us into someone else. I've been writing about play-based learning almost every day for the past 14 years.

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Evaluation Writing Motivation Testing 108

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

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High School High School Writing Essay 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

Be an Advocate One of my earliest mentors showed me that being an educator is about more than teaching content—it’s about showing up and being a reliable advocate. Be Innovative I was lucky to be mentored by educators who challenged me to move beyond traditional teaching methods. We share resources, brainstorm, and support each other.

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Beliefs Education Motivation Failure 106

Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

But when you find the right PD as an educator , and actually use it the right way, it can be a total game-changer for your teaching practice. Write down your goals and refer back to them often. When you see something is working well in your classroom, it will motivate you to keep learning and trying new things.

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Participation Learning Styles Motivation Classroom Management 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

Use songs to teach specific topics or concepts Chants and songs are among the easiest (and most fun!) No Prep Ta and Ti-Ti Music Worksheets By Aileen Miracle Grade: 1st-2nd Using the ta and ti-ti notes, students read and write patterns, copy patterns, and color patterns. tools to incorporate into your curriculum. Music to the rescue!

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Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

UC Riverside found that math and writing skills were lower among the students who graduated from high school during the pandemic than for previous high school graduates. Likewise, 25% of freshmen entered the university at the lowest writing level in 2019. The following year 29% of incoming students started at the lowest writing level.

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Math English Lecturing High School 88

Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

Be an Advocate One of my earliest mentors showed me that being an educator is about more than teaching content—it’s about showing up and being a reliable advocate. Be Innovative I was lucky to be mentored by educators who challenged me to move beyond traditional teaching methods. We share resources, brainstorm, and support each other.

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Beliefs Education Motivation Failure 98

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

When we do this, we show our own ignorance of how humans have evolved to learn, stripping the process of curiosity and replacing it with the far weaker external motivators of rewards and punishment. new experiential data," writes cognitive psychologist and author Christine Caldwell, "and if we feel sufficiently drawn to it (i.e.,

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Learning Writing Motivation Knowledge 94

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

Dr. Kevin Martin Principal, Parkway Northeast Middle School, Missouri What motivated you to participate in a pilot program focused on improving online safety? Back in the day, you could write a note and throw it away for it never to be seen again. Kevin Martin How has this partnership program impacted your school community?

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k12

JUNE 24, 2025

However, my coolest high school classes are probably my forensic science course, my 3D animation course, and my practical math course, which teaches me how to complete important life math like filing taxes and understanding credit. I also enjoy writing very much. I’ve been taking dual enrollment since I was 14!

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Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Teach students to use the SMART formula to ensure that any goals they set are specific and measurable. Create a Word Wall: Have students write down words and quotes that feel relevant to the goals they listed. The vision boards are accompanied by a writing assignment, and then they’re all hung as a class display.

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Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Art 52

Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 16, 2025

We were embracing this radical idea that, through play, through their self-selected activities, the children in our care were learning to be self-motived, to work well with others, to be critical thinkers, and, most of all, to love learning. This is the motivation behind Teacher Tom's Play-Based Learning Summer Camp.

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Motivation English Questions Writing 83

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2025

Summer is a great time to reset your personal pedagogy to an education-friendly mindset and catch up on what’s been changing in the ed world while you were teaching eight ten hours a day. The Happy Teacher Habits by Michael Linsin What do daffodils, baseball announcing, and Tina Fey have to do with teaching?

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Reading Education Classroom Management Intelligence 92