ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Most teachers and experts would state that student engagement is mandatory for learners to fulfill their potential, but actually measuring student engagement has always been tricky. It is widely accepted that the higher the level of student engagement, the better. But what exactly is student engagement?

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, it meets students exactly where they are, addressing their unique learning needs to help them thrive. In a recent study , students using personalized learning paths improved their test scores by 71%, compared to a 54% improvement with regular e-learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms. Collaboration: Students can work in groups while ensuring individual accountability. Efficient Research Skills: Students learn to conduct quick research, enhancing their ability to gather relevant information efficiently.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 10, 2025

Keeping your students engaged is crucial to effective learning, but how do you know if theyre truly paying attention? Top-rated student engagement tracking solutions can help. With the rise of education technology, tracking engagement has never been easier. So, how do you keep them actively involved?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The more physical distance between the teacher and the learner, the more challenging it is to collect formative assessment data consistently. Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. 2 Assess Prior Knowledge.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Creating an inclusive environment requires some planning that can later contribute to the retention and success of your students. You might not even be aware of the fact that some students feel marginalized. 5 Strategies to make your classes more inclusive. Give students the freedom to choose how they’d like to be tested.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 15, 2019

At DeWitt Perry Middle School in Texas, language arts students collaborated on a WebQuest to find an “iconic” image from their lifetime and reflect on its meaning. As powerful use of technology increased, student engagement grew as well.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. How do you select the right reading strategies?

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With a few simple inputs—such as your lesson objectives or key topics—these AI platforms can rapidly generate tailored suggestions for activities, assessments, multimedia resources, and reading materials. This dynamic approach to personalized learning keeps students engaged, making sure they stay challenged without feeling overwhelmed.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

Edtech can reduce a school’s administrative burden through various systems and automated processes, and also improve the student learning experience through engaging learning materials, targeted support during the learning process, assessment of mastery and progress tracking. 7 Ways an LMS supports a school’s edtech strategy.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Modeling A pedagogical strategy where the teacher or student(s), demonstrates how to complete tasks and activities related to the learning target. Practice Guided practice is when the students engage in learning target activities under the guidance of a support system that can assure success. Stockard, Jean & W.

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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. A key consideration is how students will use it in ways to learn that they couldn’t without it.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 15, 2013

It will illustrate them in action through the work of practitioners and provide implementation strategies. Pillar #5: Student Engagement and Learning Many of us firmly believe in technology’s potential to transform the teaching and learning cultures of schools. To view the entire series click HERE.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For example: to explain concepts, demonstrate ideas, answer specific questions, and assess knowledge. Educators utilize this technology to create engaging tasks and interactive games that bring life and enthusiasm to every classroom. This method enhances learning by raising engagement levels and encouraging teamwork and friendship.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Creating an effective edtech strategy for when schools reopen. 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.

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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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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

As a collaborative teaching strategy, the think-pair-share approach has sparked controversy among teachers. Is it a valuable strategy you shouldn’t overlook or is it just not worth the time? As teachers, our job is to create a safe and engaging learning environment for all students, and here is where the strategy may fall short.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

It wasnt cheatingit was a strategy to learn and master the craft of writing. Long before AI, students found ways to get the answers: Ancient times: Socrates likely caught students whispering answers before an oral exam. A student finished a coding exercise in 27 secondsa task that should have taken at least five minutes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

As educators, it is important to understand the underlying causes of this behavior and develop assessments that encourage academic integrity. The material feels irrelevant or unvaluable to students One of the primary reasons students cheat is that they dont perceive the material being tested as valuable or relevant to their lives.

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2019

One way to combat this fear is to proactively teach students how to engage in a discussion with their peers. StudySync’s SyncTV episodes provide a model that teachers can leverage to help students develop critical speaking and listening skills. Break students into four groups (one group in each corner of the classroom).

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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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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Innovative assessments The changing formats and contexts of assignments have necessitated a corresponding evolution in assessment methods. With the online environment's openness and the integration of game elements and real-time feedback, a wide range of assessment options have materialized. To learn more, check out this post.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

2 – Designing Online Assessments As you assess learning online, you’ll want to use the research-based best practices for online assessments. Feedback using your formative and summative assessment tools is also essential. Check out Designing Online Assessments for Students — a course that can help you in this area.

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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. Post a Picture on Padlet.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

We talked about building student agency into the various parts of the project to increase student engagement and motivation. We discussed strategies for collecting formative assessment data to ensure we knew what support students needed from us as they worked.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. Educators could add digital resources and assessment pieces, and learners could submit assignments.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. Assessment is more involved as projects being graded for creativity are more challenging than just checking a worksheet to see what answers the student got right or wrong. Why does creativity matter?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A 2019 Gallup study that included 128 schools and more than 110,000 students found that student engagement and hope were significantly positively related to student academic achievement progress in math, reading, and all subjects combined. Blended Learning Increases Student Engagement.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Engagement versus effectiveness. Just because we see students engaged in learning might not mean actual effective learning is taking place. What are high-impact, effective instructional strategies? It means that the entire staff will work tirelessly to ensure all students can and will do their best.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

By prioritizing adaptability, engagement, and evidence-based strategies, this system promises to reshape the educational experience. Lastly, a commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making is essential to drive positive changes and enhance the quality of education for all students within the district.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Early on, I used more traditional strategies since this was a new arena for me. It was at this point about four years ago, where I began to embrace and model the very same strategies that were being used at my high school when I was a principal. This is a lesson I learned most recently as a presenter and workshop facilitator.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

AI encourages cheating A common fear is that students will use AI to bypass learning. While AI tools can indeed generate answers or essays, this highlights the need to rethink assessment strategies. Using AI tools for editing and feedback while ensuring students critically evaluate suggestions.

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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. Ultimately, the playlist model creates a more inclusive and engaging learning environment.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Our research found significantly higher student performance at schools that measure fundamental school quality factors and boast high levels of student engagement. What effect does student engagement have on student performance and school quality? Adopt a research-based framework.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2024

What strategies were used to improve student engagement and academic outcomes at Quest Academy? Nicki discusses the specific strategies implemented, such as changing the physical classroom environment, creating personalized learning paths, and shifting the focus from grades to mastery of skills. 20:07 – Dr.

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