Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Leigh Arnold, an educational technology specialist from the School District of Palm Beach County, noted that “students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in something they love, while educators were thrilled to see them demonstrate their knowledge through creative builds and presentations.” What stood out most?

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Use Math Apps to Spark Engagement Technology can be a game-changer for keeping young students engaged in math. Use Online Math Practice Tools Middle schoolers love technology, so take advantage of engaging math websites. It offers interactive activities and visual representations to keep students engaged.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Recently added lessons enable elementary students to explore the phenomena of seasonal change, travel back in time to a medieval castle, investigate animal habitats around the world, and more.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 190

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions. The intention is to incorporate short, structured routines that foster community, address social-emotional needs, and transition students to the day’s lesson.

Assignments 66

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Our students realized that what they were learning in science class is relevant and important. The experience from GSO complemented our curriculum very well, and we appreciated the opportunity to participate in the planning of the in-school experience alongside the graduate students to create a lesson that was engaging and informative.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. You’re expected to cultivate skills that prepare students for real-world challenges. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions. The intention is to incorporate short, structured routines that foster community, address social-emotional needs, and transition students to the day’s lesson.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

When this approach is harmoniously integrated with essential pedagogical actions for engaging in activities that require independent work or collaboration, students have the chance to discover their preferred learning methods, solve problems, and explore concepts on their own or with peers.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Ask the students what they want An integral part of community building is having students meet as a group, whether in person or online. To increase the likelihood of student participation, we first invited their input on what types of events they want to attend, and when.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

This article will share practical tips to help faculty support their wellbeing and improve student engagement in the online environment, especially at the stressful end of a semester. A focus on engagement is a beloved concept that educators have embraced for decades.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 69

Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

These roles help break down the process and keep students engaged every step of the way. Summarizing Students start by condensing what they’ve read into a few key points. ” type of questions; this is about asking things that make your brain work a little harder, such as, “Why did the character make that decision?”

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

This article will share practical tips to help faculty support their wellbeing and improve student engagement in the online environment, especially at the stressful end of a semester. A focus on engagement is a beloved concept that educators have embraced for decades.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 67

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

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

When this approach is harmoniously integrated with essential pedagogical actions for engaging in activities that require independent work or collaboration, students have the chance to discover their preferred learning methods, solve problems, and explore concepts on their own or with peers.

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

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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Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

Teachers reported observable gains in student independence, performance, and confidence, all tied to instruction that directly targeted their academic needs. Increased Student Engagement Students responded positively to the personalized structure of SDI.

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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.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Engage with Public Leaders Connecting students with public leaders can help students learn what goes into shaping a local community. When students engage with public leaders, they witness democracy in action. They can learn about how local decisions are made, how decisions affect the community, etc.

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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. The schools approach to professional development is rigorous and ongoing.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

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

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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Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

Be Present and Participate When it comes to online professional development programs, it’s easy to treat them like background noise while you get your chores done or grade papers. But if you really stay present and actively participate in the program, you’ll get so much more out of it. That’s the point, isn’t it?

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Participation Learning Styles Motivation Classroom Management 52

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Sixteen educators will compete in eight interactive rounds, demonstrating their skills in engaging students through Seesaw’s platform. Audience participation will determine the winners, culminating in an exciting final round on July 1 at 4:00 PM. educators who use Seesaw and are attending ISTE.

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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

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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Activities Teaching History Writing 95

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? Martin: As a middle school principal, I see firsthand how social media and digital engagement impact our students, both positively and negatively.

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Middle School Middle School Schools Students 86

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Suggestions from members included showcasing the relevance of AI to real-world careers, introducing AI tools with teacher-approved safeguards, and strategically using AI tools that emphasize creativity and student engagement.

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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

Students may feel self-conscious about jumping into a conversation online for a variety of reasons. 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.

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Discussions Student Engagement Participation Students 546

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While many have faced obstacles in integrating distance learning—any abrupt change operates on a learning curve—it’s also become clear that technology-based learning is essential to education to allow students to learn from wherever they are and prepare them for the future. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Students 362

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

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? What is student engagement? Before we begin, let’s define student engagement.

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Student Engagement Teachers Students Attention 303

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2023

There are some emerging peer-learning and social-learning edtech tools that can further transform every facet of the classroom experience, particularly heightening engagement. What is student engagement? Student engagement refers to learners’ level of involvement, motivation, and commitment. Let’s see how.

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Student Engagement Quizzes Students Motivation 290

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2022

But not all students do this, or at least, do it well. So how can teachers and principals up their game to keep students engaged and make sure each child stays focused and ready to learn? Speaking of engagement, set the expectation right away that all students must participate in some way.

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Student Engagement Students Attention Participation 257

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

While many have faced obstacles in integrating distance learning—any abrupt change operates on a learning curve—it’s also become clear that technology-based learning is essential to education to allow students to learn from wherever they are and prepare them for the future. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Technology Distance Learning 307

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. There is far less written about teacher engagement, even though teacher engagement and student engagement are reciprocal.

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Blended Learning Teachers Coaching Learning 533

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.

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Student Engagement Science Schools Elementary School 246