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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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2025

I auditioned to be a part of the Ravinia Scholars , joining a group of teenage musicians from high schools all over Chicago. At our school, we define affinity groups as: A peer network where individuals come together because they have an aspect of their identity in common. They are shaped and molded by the adults around them.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

Teachers can hyperlink the individual words to videos so students can listen to the teacher sound out the word and define it. If teachers want students to identify new vocabulary words, they can create a Padlet Wall for new vocabulary that students can add to throughout a unit. #2 virtualjigsaw. #3 ElemChoiceBoard. #5

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I was fortunate to work with numerous educators this summer on how to teach and lead for higher student engagement – even during a pandemic. This summer I worked with over 150 teachers in Virginia to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion.

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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. The teacher-led station in a virtual station rotation is synchronous, offering students a differentiated, small-group experience.

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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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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

From virtual labs and games to digital textbooks and online curriculum, digital classrooms rely on video. For decades, research has revealed the benefits of using video in the classroom. With better tech, use of digital video content has skyrocketed and multiple benefits abound. Evidence-Based Benefits of Video in the Classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

A big issue for many teachers was a general lack of student engagement online. Teachers can ask students to complete these online asynchronously then share them during face-to-face sessions (blended) or in video conferencing sessions (online). The classic fishbowl activity splits the class into two groups.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Video and Infographic From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers are moving from face to face classrooms to online classrooms quickly. I had so many people ask for the video. Here is the video and infographic to help you. Advancement Courses sponsored this webinar.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

The station rotation model is a great way to introduce your class expectations to a new group of students while simultaneously building relationships and developing your class community. The groups cycle through the six stations twice in two weeks. written responses, videos, observations, presentations).

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

While my students engaged in student-centered learning at the online and offline stations, I enjoyed the dedicated time to work with a small group of learners at my teacher-led station. I customized my instruction, examples, models, and scaffolds for the students sitting in front of me.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 4, 2020

I am fielding questions about how to set up online courses , design online lessons , and offer small group instruction and support via video conferencing. As an advocate of blended learning, I want teachers to strive for a healthy balance of online and offline tasks as students engage in distance learning.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2025

Why Learning Styles Matter in the Classroom Even if the science isnt clear-cut, one thing remains clear: students dont all learn the same wayand thats worth paying attention to. 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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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. The more formative assessment data a teacher collects, the more effective they’ll be in differentiating learning experiences to meet a diverse group of students’ needs.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

If they do not have to spend as much time transferring information to the entire class that might be presented in an article, video, or podcast, it frees the teacher to invest finite time and energy on high-impact instructional strategies. What if kids don’t watch the video?

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 16, 2018

Gives a somewhat personalized learning experience, especially with the use of video calling/conferencing. 5 Technology tools to keep your students engaged in the classroom. When you ask questions there are always students who won’t answer despite knowing the answer. Video-conferencing classroom technologies.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

It doesn’t matter whether a student reads a story for English, a chapter in a textbook for science or math, or an online article for history; they need to be actively thinking about what they are reading. The more effectively they engage their higher-order thinking skills, the more likely they are to make meaning as they read.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Have them explain their reasoning, discuss solutions in groups, or apply concepts in real-world scenarios. Monitor Student Engagement : AI data can reveal more than just scores. Pair AI-driven practice with group work, discussions, and hands-on activities. Decide what skills you want to improve.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

If you regularly engage students in discussions about the reading, videos, or current events, leverage your LMS’s functionality to create that experience online. For example, in a real-time class discussion, students share what comes to mind at the moment and only a fraction of the class will likely participate.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

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. Too often, a teacher’s questions in a video conferencing session are met with long silences. Preparing for Online Discussions.

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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. The goal is to enjoy the film.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

What is new is that the pandemic has shone a light on the ineffectiveness of a one-size-fits-all approach to educating a diverse group of students. These goals are hard, if not impossible, to achieve with traditional, teacher-led, whole group lessons. 3 Students are capable of self-directed learning. I disagree.

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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. It is delivering information to students when they need it, in a timely fashion.”

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As we look ahead to teaching and learning post-pandemic, finding ways to put the joy back into learning will be crucial to help boost student engagement and motivation. So here are a few ideas on how you can use edtech to bring edutainment into the classroom and create a fun and inspiring learning experience for students: 1.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 30, 2014

Image credit: [link] As part of our Academies program, students engage in authentic learning activities outside the school day in the form of field trips or special projects. For this particular activity students had to read Out of Our Minds: Learning to Be Creative by Ken Robinson. Tell the group about your creative self.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

in Education (00:00:58:08 – 00:01:30:08) Or-Tal explains how she started integrating artificial intelligence into her educational projects based on student interest. Additional Resources and New Video Feature (00:01:30:10 – 00:01:56:09) Vicki: So we're going to talk about this very unique set of projects.

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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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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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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Glogster is an app that allows students to design interactive posters by combining images, videos, text, graphics, and audio to create a digital canvas called “glog.” . The app is suitable for PBL as it promotes collaboration and it allows students to showcase what they’ve learned. Also, “Monster Attack!”

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Neo LMS

MARCH 2, 2021

As we prepare for spring, it is always good to have some new ideas to promote student engagement and foster more collaboration in the classroom. One of my favorites is to have students work on a project and use breakout rooms to interact and ask questions, share their screens, and feel more closely connected to their classmates.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The platform focuses on student growth and learning rather than state or international standards (it does meet them–just don’t look for that in the detail). The purpose of its videos, hands-on projects, and more is to spark student creativity, empower them to explore their own passions at their own pace.

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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. Examples : Students could create a video depicting their narrative. It not only organizes instruction and learning, but educators can also add differentiated resources and assessments for groups of learners.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2015

There is no denying the power of video in society. In a 2014 Forbes article , Richard Tiland makes some significant points when it comes to video and leadership. For example: The use of video is so ubiquitous in our everyday lives; it has become part of our subconscious. Want to learn something new? Check out YouTube EDU.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Checking for understanding and collecting formative assessment data during a lesson can be tricky if the teacher is engaged with a small group or working one-on-one with students. When students are working offline, it’s useful to have them share a picture of their work so you can assess the quality and accuracy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge.

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