eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

student disengagement crisis. The #1 barrier to engagement with learning according to admins is the “curricula not broadly applying to all student abilities.” LEGO Education ’s Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, previewed compelling and surprising data on the U.S.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Whether it’s the fear of giving incorrect answers, speaking publicly, or being judged by peers, these emotions can significantly hinder student engagement. In the flipped classroom, where much of the responsibility for learning shifts to students, this fear may become even more pronounced if not properly addressed.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

The post How to Significantly Improve Student Engagement and Retained Learning in Higher Education appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Whether it’s the fear of giving incorrect answers, speaking publicly, or being judged by peers, these emotions can significantly hinder student engagement. In the flipped classroom, where much of the responsibility for learning shifts to students, this fear may become even more pronounced if not properly addressed.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2025

Building systems that support both students and teachers The solution isn’t asking teachers to work harder at tracking attendance–it’s building smarter systems that reduce their administrative burden while improving student engagement.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Educators may evaluate what worked well and what didn’t, including instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, student engagement efforts, and time management. When did students seem most connected? Teachers might ask themselves: Which lessons sparked curiosity? He can be reached at jschenker@ulsterboces.org.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Learn how to leverage esports to enhance student engagement and foster a sense of belonging. This session will provide practical strategies for building a diverse and supportive gaming community, addressing accessibility, and promoting teamwork and leadership skills.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Online educational platforms and apps can provide structured practice opportunities while maintaining student engagement through interactive elements. Parents can incorporate mathematical thinking into daily activities such as cooking (measuring ingredients), shopping (calculating discounts), or playing strategy games.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

This is a prime opportunity to address deeper issues, such as how schools promote connection, ensure meaningful student engagement, and prioritize overall well-being. Are students engaged in meaningful work or simply just ‘doing school’? What other ways are we prioritizing student well-being?

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k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Benefits of Restorative Circles and Best Practices for Success: Restorative circles significantly improved school climate as it reduced disciplinary incidents, and increased student engagement.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Discovery Education understands that curiosity is central to the learning experience, as it drives student engagement, motivation, and persistence, said Lance Rougeux, Discovery Educations Senior Vice President of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Benefits of Restorative Circles and Best Practices for Success: Restorative circles significantly improved school climate as it reduced disciplinary incidents, and increased student engagement.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

STEMScopes Science at Home STEMScopes offers a “Science at Home” section specifically designed to keep students engaged outside of the classroom. The activities are rooted in the 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) and cover topics ranging from earth science and chemistry to engineering design.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

There is growing enthusiasm for using AI to better support teachers–a promising shift that could save educators time and enhance student engagement. The introduction of AI-powered solutions may also introduce inconsistency or misalignment.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

And they point to a crucial insight for education: the key to unlocking students’ motivation, especially in adolescence, is helping them see that they have value —that they are valued by the people they care about and that they are meaningful contributors to the groups where they seek belonging.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Students construct and confirm meaning, in part, through dialogue with their peers. 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. Preparing for Online Discussions.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The why driving my shift to blended learning has always been a desire to increase student engagement. I want students to want to be in our classrooms–physical or virtual. Ultimately, the goal of blended learning is this fundamental shift in control from teacher to learner.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

These integrations support background knowledge, academic vocabulary, and student engagement–all of which help close persistent literacy gaps. From pre-K to PD: Building habits of access Building what I call “habits of access” starts early.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

On the 10th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on student engagement. This means that educators can turn boredom to their advantage by tailoring their content to meet these student needs. Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. These adaptations do not need to be complicated either.

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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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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. Drawing in college: Using sketchnoting to support student engagement.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Schools can put this into practice in their one-on-one environments by minimizing distractions and using conversational seating arrangements with teachers to support student engagement. The key is knowing what works for each individual student, and giving them access to tools that help them stay calm and ready to learn.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

Key points: A fun twist on a reading assignment boosted student engagement Revolutionizing storytelling with AI: Empowering ELLs We are just beginning the uphill climb to improve student reading scores For more news on reading engagement, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When students become literacy influencers, reading transforms from a (..)

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

/PRNewswire/ — BirminghamCity Schools (BCS) is spearheading an innovative research initiative to explore the critical link between student motivation and math performance. This three-year initiative is supported by a grant from the Gates Foundation.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

That said, there is hope in the battle against student absenteeism–and it lies with the teachers. A wide variety of professional development (PD) offerings are being used to potentially reduce classroom behavioral issues and help increase student engagement. And when students are engaged, they come to school.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

Completing this work asynchronously lets the students control the pace at which they consume and process information. Teachers may also want to engage students in online discussions to encourage them to think critically about that information before attending class.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

With classrooms evolving and student engagement more important than ever, educators are looking for innovative solutions to enhance learning, boost efficiency and inspire creativity in dynamic learning environments. Epson is showcasing its latest display and print technology solutions in booth #1719.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Key points: When learning is linked to career opportunities, student engagement increases i What data is necessary to help students succeed? Student engagement also increases with career-related learning opportunities.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

One of the biggest challenges for teachers is what to do with students who finish their playlists before the rest of the class is done. There are several strategies that can be used to keep these students engaged and challenged: One approach is to use the Modern Classroom Project’s must-do, may-do, and aspire-to-do.

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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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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.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

By sharing her wireless microphone with other students, the teacher was able to help her students engage more deeply in lessons and ensure they could be heard by their peers. She reported that it also helped a hard-of-hearing kindergarten student understand her better, without shouting or straining her voice.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Key highlights include: Student engagement tools integrating their student information system with Schoology LMS, AI-powered family communication features, hiring and retention solutions for addressing teacher shortages, and an attendance intervention suite to combat declining school attendance rates.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency. What: Student agency is the students’ ability to make key decisions in the learning experience. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement and motivation. Below are the benefits and challenges of teaching in a whole group lesson.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Additionally, identify any supplementary technology tools that will be used to support instruction, facilitate collaboration, or assess student learning. Robotics-based activities can significantly enhance student engagement, promote hands-on learning, and cultivate 21st-century skills.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 27, 2025

“Use of Student Names” and “Checking for Understanding”, for example, are two of the indicators in this rubric that teachers in our CEA Working Group found to be the most impactful in improving their teaching practice. We know that student engagement is a critical piece of any classroom.

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