Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I’ve experienced the phenomenon of reading a text, but when I get to the end of a page or the bottom of the article, I have no idea what the text was about. The more effectively they engage their higher-order thinking skills, the more likely they are to make meaning as they read. My mind was a million miles away.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Rather than us introducing this article, we thought we’d like Grok do it himself: Hey there, Im Grok 3, built by xAI, and Im stoked to kick off this article on rocking your learning with AI tutors! Encourage Critical Thinking : Dont let students rely on AI for easy answers.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

DECEMBER 28, 2020

From Zoom tools to types of blended learning to principles of student engagement, here are 12 articles about remote teaching and learning. The post 12 Of Our Best Articles About Remote Teaching And Learning appeared first on TeachThought.

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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. This strategy actively engages students in notetaking and gets them up, moving, and thinking.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Using her ideas as well as some found on the New York Times article, Lesson of the Day: ‘With Nowhere to Go, Teens Flock to Among Us’ , I created a language arts Among Us type of game. Here is the slide deck I used with my upper elementary gifted students: Here is the link to the presentation – [link] if you want to use it.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2019

So far this school year, students in Schaumburg School District 54 have visited the Great Hall at Ellis Island, walked on the moon and experienced trench warfare during World War I. The return realized in the form of student engagement through VR-enhanced education has been overwhelming, Associate Superintendent Nick Myers says. “I

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Key points: Student engagement is key to an authentic learning experience It also allows students to develop the right attitude to approach learning See related article: 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture When you think of education, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

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Hapara

JANUARY 16, 2024

Read on for a full rundown of how it can help educators use technology to enhance student engagement. If educators want to create their own Workspace, they can begin by uploading resources, such as article or video links, and Google Docs where learners can type responses to questions. What is the SAMR Model then?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 9, 2020

One of the most prominent obstacles encountered was getting and keeping kids engaged. Teachers in two separate surveys estimated that only about 60% of their students were regularly participating or engaging in distance learning. The why matters more than ever in the context of remote learning.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Many articles have started to emerge, highlighting some of the uses for AI in the classroom, but most have placed a strong focus on students and have barely touched upon the ways this technology can aid teachers. Crucially, AI provides some unique opportunities for marginal gains within the classroom. Learn more >.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Key points: Increased student engagement yields better learning outcomes Edtech has a lot of potential to help boost student engagement See related article: With greater access to devices, teachers are folding more tech into instruction As a teacher, I constantly wondered how to get students more engaged in my lessons.

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MiddleWeb

DECEMBER 30, 2021

You'll find articles that were new in 2021 or rediscovered and shared widely in this second "weirdest year ever.". The post 15 of Our Most-Read Articles During 2021 first appeared on MiddleWeb. Co-editors John Norton and Susan Curtis highlight 15 of MiddleWeb’s most popular posts for middle level educators during the past 12 months.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The survey of more than 1,100 educators from across North America highlights back-to-school excitement, challenges, student engagement, and technology usage. As educators welcome students back to their classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year, they are continuing to embrace education technology.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2025

In fact, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman pointed out in a 2018 Scientific American article that researchers have proposed anywhere from 3 to 170 different learning styles. Mixing things uptalking, drawing, building, writingnot only taps into their preferences, but also keeps your lessons fresh and your students engaged.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 21, 2024

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), “students who read books regularly not only show better reading skills but also perform better in subjects like mathematics and science” ( OECD, 2010 ). Summer break is the perfect time to encourage students to read science-related books, articles, and magazines.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore what digital accessibility is, why it especially matters in schools, and how it connects to other concepts within education. . Student Engagement . What is digital accessibility to student engagement? What is Digital Accessibility?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Everywhere you look, the data backs it up: Eighty-one percent of superintendents agree that student behavioral concerns are worse now than before the pandemic, with 35 percent saying the situation has gotten significantly worse. ( EAB, 2023 ) Eighty percent of educators are worried about student engagement.

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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. The goal is to shift control over the pace to students as much as possible.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The district is one of many across the country that have instituted new smartphone bans this year, in the name of increasing student engagement and counteracting the negative effects that social media has on youth mental health. And she says there are fewer fights at the school, too.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. Educators can apply for a grant from Toshiba America Foundation through the Makers Empire website.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2019

Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project (LVP) aims to understand the range of diverse needs that students may have, and to support product developers in turning learner factors and research-based strategies into pedagogical features for educators and students to use. Implementing Research-based Digital Supports for Students.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Classroom discussions can be one of the best ways to boost student engagement. As students discuss their perspectives with each other, they’ll not only solidify their understanding of a topic—they may learn to see it in a new light, too. Additionally, whole classroom discussions engage students better than teacher-led lectures.[4]

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Educators know that getting students engaged is a real challenge. Engagement is down across America, with less than half of high school students feeling engaged. The answer is student voice. So what is the key to fixing this?

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

Another plus: High-quality CTE helps with student engagement and retention. Research suggests students are more likely to continue their education when they know they already have a head start. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. by Joe Marquez.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

Some teachers who have already incorporated augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology into their classrooms or lesson plans have seen amazing benefits in student engagement and retention. VR just has that wow factor that really gets students excited and engaged. We’ve seen nothing but benefits.”.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

Teachers’ participation subsequently increased from 35 percent to 90 percent , according to an article in the Hechinger Report. . To help educators make the most of training, leaders would do well to engage teachers in their districts to solicit their input and preferences. by Joe Marquez. Twitter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark. In this blog post, I’ll share my experience and opinion of eSpark and how it can increase student engagement for students of all ability levels to learn. Practice Activities. Critical Thinking Challenges.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 12, 2018

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. By middle school, typical reading curriculums assume that students have the necessary literacy strategies to decode the writing in front of them. Read the original version here. Reading involves various forms of social support.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

While videoconferencing allows teachers to meet face-to-face with their students, some teachers may want to go beyond that to enhance student engagement. We got more covered,” said student Brock Pivec. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After all, the stakes are high: better lesson quality and improved student engagement. The Value of Finding Games to Play with Students. Playing games with students can truly uplift both their mood and their grades. When other students successfully guess what is being drawn, it’s then their turn to draw. .

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

However, to get the most out of esports clubs, schools and other institutions need to work with students to develop these skills, rather than leaving them to their own devices. In this article, we will take a more in-depth look at five specific goals for improving performance outcomes for students.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It’s meant to be simple—not another thing to add to a teacher’s plate, but an intuitive and structured way to leverage and strengthen relationships with students. Be sure to check out this article that outlines the specifics behind Venola’s Pause & React tool.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

Bringing in talented writers, graphic designers or videographers can be a great way to boost interest in the help desk program, while also giving students who are not interested in fixing devices a chance to participate. . This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2019

Baule points to three areas that schools can focus on to get a better idea of how technology is impacting a school system: Student engagement and motivation: “Student engagement and motivation is, in most cases, the most important thing you are evaluating,” said Baule. by Eli Zimmerman.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For example, having students engage in cognitive labs (or think-aloud protocols) where they verbalize their thoughts while engaging in new test materials shows how students engage with test items, which helps ensure the test items are academically useful. Trusted for 40 years.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

“I can do a check for understanding on the fly, and hear from every single one of my students,” she said. Clark also uses Socrative , a cloud-based student response system where teachers can quickly put together quizzes, for student engagement. Engagement. She avoids using multiple choice questions, however. “I

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2013

The dedication was another opportunity for students to witness history in the making. An article appeared in the Global Post , which highlighted this portion of our trip. The culminating learning activity is the ultimate creative artifact where students compile everything they learned into a book and documentary using Adobe tools.

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