edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Educators want assessments to be instructionally useful and provide data they can use to help students learn, but not all assessments do that. So what do instructionally useful assessments look like? Designing instructionally useful assessments does not have to be difficult.

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

The consensus is that fostering student collaboration through group activities leads to more engaging and efficient learning. . However, collaborative learning is not about dividing students into groups and assigning tasks. Why student collaboration in the classroom matters. What are LMS groups? .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? According to the study, learners who only received teacher training and did not engage with the online learning tools had poorer achievement scores. Teachers enjoy a boost in student engagement The use of interactive technology helps make lessons fascinating.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

Many of the devices even come with excellent software packages that can be used to increase student engagement. Just having one student use it during large group while the others watch just doesn’t cut it in my opinion. No matter how many are purchased, the expense is significant.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Over the course of her career, she has appeared in multiple publications for groups such as the Shanghai Institute for International Curriculum Research. She led the design of ELA, social studies, and SEL curricula to support learners of all abilities. She received her M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Ball State University.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Designing Blended Learning for Student Engagement and Achievement “By the end of the course, you will be able to design and implement meaningful blended learning experiences with objective-aligned assessments and activities that foster core 21st-century skills.”

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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. Ask Students to Assess Their Engagement and Participation.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

Students must share the responsibility for learning. That means they need to be able to flex their metacognitive muscles by setting goals, tracking and monitoring their progress, reflecting on their learning, and assessing their own work. After a challenging year, I worry about teacher engagement.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 9, 2020

A recent Chalkbeat article highlighted the results of some surveys that alluded to this issue: And engagement with schoolwork was relatively low across the board, reflecting the challenges of keeping students engaged in a chaotic time and of teaching from a distance.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

We need to build in mechanisms into our lessons to collect formative assessment data. In my previous post, I focused on strategies teachers can use before a lesson to assess prior knowledge. Below are strategies I have used during my lessons to learn about what my students know or can do. Poll the Class with Mentimeter.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve. Some groups will work more quickly, while others will benefit from having more time.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Spend time working directly with small groups of students. Balance online and offline work to give students a break from the screen. Tips for using the station rotation model in a concurrent classroom: “Rotate” or transition groups of students from activity to activity on a set schedule. Here are five strategies!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

The Importance of Community in Education A sense of belonging enhances student engagement, improves academic performance, and supports mental health. In virtual settings, where students might otherwise feel disconnected, building community becomes even more critical. Online Clubs and Interest Groups.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

—Katharine Meyer As residential colleges grapple with decisions about whether and how to continue offering online and hybrid courses , they may benefit from taking a look at student-engagement practices commonly used by their online-only counterparts. Because courses are self-paced, this kind of guidance is critical, Baker Stein says.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

An LMS allows teachers to create and deliver content that can be easily accessed by students. It also allows you to monitor student engagement and participation, assess student knowledge and track their performance, even outside the four walls of a classroom. Lastly, evaluate for success!

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. Interactive tools like augmented reality and gamified learning apps capture students attention, turning passive learning into an engaging experience.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Still, teachers are tirelessly putting in their best effort to make distance learning work for their students. I don’t [typically] lean on my parents, but we’ve been leaning on each other a little bit because I have such a young group online. … For many adults, assessment was for your grade [when they were in school].

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

From AI-powered assessment platforms that adjust to student responses to collaborative tools that facilitate peer learning, technology gives educators powerful options for differentiating instruction across their entire classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 22, 2018

“How do you keep students engaged and on task?” The concern implied in this question is that if I am not working directly with students that they will immediately be off task or disruptive. Nearpod allows the teacher to run “Live lessons,” which are teacher-paced, or “Student-paced.”

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2025

The recently released National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that only 31 percent of 4th graders and 30 percent of 8th graders were reading at or above a proficient level. Although large print may not be the standard for textbooks (yet), it has appealed to a wide range of students. Dr. Julie A.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Aim to keep students engaged. Students come to school to receive the best education possible – therefore it is a school’s responsibility to provide an educational experience that integrates the latest EdTech solutions that empower teachers to deliver engaging and interesting lessons. Aim to Keep Students Engaged.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is important both for learners and teachers. It helps them find a balance between frontal lessons and individual study, interaction and reflection, formal evaluation and self-assessment. . Today’s educational technology makes it easier to support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond it.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

This competency requires students to take their heightened self-awareness and ability to manage themselves and make responsible choices about how they respond to different situations and interact with others. Once each group has shared their norms, give students time to review them (e.g., What is responsible decision-making?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of talking at kids, teachers can facilitate differentiated direct instruction, guide practice, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback. The reciprocal teaching strategy is one of my favorite ways to drive student engagement around media and provide peer support as they engage with information!

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Neo LMS

MAY 20, 2021

Student engagement in online classes seems to be a never-ending quest for teachers. First, group projects don’t always reflect everyone’s contribution (each group has at least an overachiever and a slacker). Second, some students tend to take over conversations while others are quiet, even in online settings.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

. “Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., The variety keeps students engaged because each game offers a different experience.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Students are grouped based on their skill or ability levels and rotate through all the stations. This structure balances differentiated instruction and uniform content delivery, providing personalized support and consistent foundational learning for all students.

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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. It not only organizes instruction and learning, but educators can also add differentiated resources and assessments for groups of learners. What is the SAMR Model then? Who created the SAMR Model?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 21, 2019

There is value in having a small group of six to eight students discuss a text as opposed to facilitating a whole group discussion. Below are three strategies teachers can use help students to become confident participants in a student-led discussion. Level 3: Record & Critique Student Conversations.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

Summer is always a good opportunity to explore new ideas, particularly ideas for boosting student engagement or perhaps taking some risks with trying something a bit different in our classrooms. We don’t have to be the experts; we just need to know enough to get our students started exploring and creating with AI.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

While IoT deployments are relatively new to education, industry observers expect the technology to make a big impact thanks to its potential to reduce costs, improve security and boost student engagement. To prepare for IoT deployments, IT leaders should start by thoroughly assessing their existing network infrastructure.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 26, 2021

It takes some trial and error to figure out what works and what doesn’t for a particular group of students. Online learning forums are the most accessible way to engage students. In asynchronous learning, the largest objective is student engagement. Read more: 6 Digital tools for giving feedback to students.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Also, edtech can be used in many ways to spark students’ curiosity, provide support during their learning process, assess their mastery of concepts, all while keeping them engaged every step of the way. Increase student engagement. Read more: How an LMS can help teachers keep older students engaged.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

An LMS allows teachers to create and deliver content that can be easily accessed by students. It also allows you to monitor student engagement and participation, assess student knowledge and track their performance, even outside the four walls of a classroom. Lastly, evaluate for success!

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging. From Whole Group to The Playlist Model. The playlist model presents students with a sequence of learning activities that they self-pace through. It was teacher-led and teacher-paced.

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