Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

The fundamental question becomes: How can educators plan for and deliver instructional content that is relatable and meaningful? According to a recent survey by Salesforce (2022), just 12% of college students felt a strong sense of belonging in their institutions. With transparent directions, every student knows exactly what to do.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

But what it does is something that every teacher hopes for: it helps students take control of their own reading process. Reciprocal reading is a structured yet flexible strategy where students work together to make sense of a text using four roles: summarizer, questioner, clarifier, and predictor.

Reading 66

Reading Discussions Fairness Questions 66

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

The fundamental question becomes: How can educators plan for and deliver instructional content that is relatable and meaningful? According to a recent survey by Salesforce (2022), just 12% of college students felt a strong sense of belonging in their institutions. With transparent directions, every student knows exactly what to do.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

Redesigning Lessons for Deeper Learning and Student Engagement As much as we’re worried about ‘learning loss,’ our students aren’t going to learn if they’re not first engaged. Let’s create reasons for students to come to school and opportunities to do things that are interesting! Register soon!

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Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Shift to a student-centered classroom 8. Reward the journey, not the result How to Identify Reluctant Learners What Does Student Engagement Look Like? Create an engaging learning environment for all abilities 1. Begin with a fresh start No student wants to enter your classroom with their reputation already on your mind.

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High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students. Why Online Student Engagement Matters Online learning offers a host of unique opportunities that empower students to learn in ways that work best for them.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Once you’ve selected an author, it’s time to prep your students! Explore the author’s work and help your students prep thoughtful questions. Each visit kicks off with a game of 20 Questions where students try to guess the identity of their upcoming visitor based on yes/no questions and clues, if needed.

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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multiple recesses and movement breaks throughout the day keep students engaged, while a proactive behavioral support system focuses on learning from experiences rather than enforcing rigid consequences. For students who need additional support, AEF goes a step further with individualized intervention plans.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

On college campuses, this trend can be palpable as well, with students, faculty, and staff feeling more inclined to get involved in civic affairs in some way. Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

On college campuses, this trend can be palpable as well, with students, faculty, and staff feeling more inclined to get involved in civic affairs in some way. Yet it can be difficult to know how to do so, especially on campuses where there is not already a robust civic participation infrastructure.

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Students Attention Communication Study 59

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Maybe you’ve thought about trying a new classroom management strategy, exploring new methods for student engagement, or digging into the latest trends in education. Each of these titles will help you seek fresh inspiration and sharpen your skills in classroom management, student engagement, or a subject area you want to improve.

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Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day Craft in English and Spanish Manualidad del Día de los Veteranos By Bilingual Scrapbook Grades: K-2nd Available in both English and Spanish, this resource allows students to create a pants-and-boots craft, explore pages about the different branches of the military, or participate in writing prompts.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

” Most teachers include some form of the word “engagement” in their answers. So, it makes sense that teachers are frustrated when they feel like students are not engaging. The pandemic is presenting new barriers to student engagement, most obviously the lack of physical proximity.

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Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

Below are seven suggestions to help teachers maximize student engagement in synchronous online discussions. . Provide students with an agenda and a list of discussion questions ahead of time. Students will feel more comfortable if they know what to expect from a virtual conferencing session.

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Discussions Student Engagement Participation Students 546

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them with a foundation to learn our varied subject areas? There are many ways to tackle this question and no right response. What is student engagement?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery. 4: Hands-on learning.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 297

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2022

So how can teachers and principals up their game to keep students engaged and make sure each child stays focused and ready to learn? As teacher for more than 20 years, I have 6 tips to help keep students engaged throughout the day, whether they are in a traditional or a virtual classroom. Start with a question.

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Student Engagement Students Attention Participation 257

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Online discussions offer an avenue to connect students online and facilitate knowledge construction; however, many teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement online. Too often, a teacher’s questions in a video conferencing session are met with long silences. Preparing for Online Discussions.

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Discussions Participation Questions Assignments 546

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

Every student has different needs, priorities, and goals, and finding the right school requires looking beyond name recognition. These 10 questions can help prospective students make an informed decision and choose a college where they will thrive academically, socially, and financially. The key is knowing what to ask.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

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Student Engagement Science Schools Elementary School 246

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

For example, in a real-time class discussion, students share what comes to mind at the moment and only a fraction of the class will likely participate. I encourage teachers to prioritize student communication, collaboration, and interaction when they design their online lessons.

Teaching 545

Teaching Assignments Discussions Communication 545

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It was exciting to see how the addition of a single device enabled my students to drive their learning and engage in meaningful student-centered learning activities. I customized my instruction, examples, models, and scaffolds for the students sitting in front of me. How will students actively engage at this station?

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Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2015

These smaller group discussions give every student an opportunity to participate and have a voice in the conversation. This is much harder to do in a whole class conversation with 25 or 30 students competing for air time. I want students to get comfortable sharing their ideas in real time. This is an important life skill.

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Discussions Achievement Students Participation 419

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Below is an image of teacher responses to the following questions: What are the benefits and challenges of the whole group, teacher-led model from your perspective? Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency. What: Student agency is the students’ ability to make key decisions in the learning experience.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

But that changed one day when her son told her he wanted to participate in FIRST ? She could not feel safe enough to ask the questions she needed to ask to understand the material being delivered. Connection is challenging for students and educators, but also for parents. How are you keeping yours motivated and engaged?

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Student Engagement STEM Students Quizzes 210

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

Mystery Science , which joined the family of Discovery Education services in 2020 and recently won SIIA’s Best Science Instructional Solution CODiE award for Grades PK – 8, provides K-5 educators simple to use, open-and-go, hands-on lessons that inspire students to love science.

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Elementary School Elementary School Student Engagement Science 244

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Mystery Science , which joined the family of Discovery Education services in 2020 and recently won SIIA’s Best Science Instructional Solution CODiE award for Grades PK – 8, provides K-5 educators simple to use, open-and-go, hands-on lessons that inspire students to love science.

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Science Student Engagement Social Studies English 246

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

“What we are hearing is students are personally overwhelmed, emotionally overwhelmed—and facing financial hardship, technology issues and difficulties with child care that are preventing them from logging on,” says Tim Renick, founding executive director of the National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University.

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Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Students 198

Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

A big issue for many teachers was a general lack of student engagement online. I cannot say I am surprised given the lack of clarity about expectations for participation online, the “no harm” grading policies adopted by many districts during school closures, and issues around equity and access. 5 minutes).

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Active Learning Activities Learning Students 546

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

In my 2014 book “ MOOCS Essentials ,” I reflected on each aspect of the residential learning process and how developers of massive open online courses were trying to replicate those experiences virtually, or come up with ways to keep students engaged without direct teacher-student interaction.

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Lecturing Questions Learning Attention 206

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

The reality is that students are more likely to develop a deep understanding of complex concepts and hone critical academic and life skills when they actively drive the learning experience. In addition to those questions, teachers may not want students staring at a screen all class period (legitimate concern!).

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Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

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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Teaching Gamification Critical Thinking Student Engagement 296

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

We hear and read a lot about engaging students in technology facilitated learning challenges, but when it comes right down to it, how do we define student engagement, and how do we know what it looks and sounds like? More importantly, how do we know how engaged our students really are.

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Students Student Engagement Internet Science 279

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a fourth-grade teacher, Ive seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. “Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. It allows you to create or search pre-made question sets and host a variety of games that students can join.

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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 303

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Below, let me share instructional strategies that I use in my courses (virtual, asynchronous, and in-person) to recover student engagement. I’ve been utilizing mid-semester check-ins for several years now and have noticed that students respond best when I send out informal invitations to reflect on their learning experiences.

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Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

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. From the color of the walls to the lighting and temperature, every aspect of the room can contribute to a student’s ability to feel comfortable and stay focused.

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Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

Teach Hub

MARCH 4, 2024

How do we break this silence and boost student participation in our classroom? Here we’ll dive into strategies to encourage more active participation and examine why participation matters to students and educators. Understanding these barriers is important to foster a more inclusive, engaged classroom environment.

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