A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

Over time the emphasis shifted to getting messages to families that student engagement had become a critical issue as the pandemic raged on, even with the approval of two vaccines. Headline after headline acknowledged that tens of thousands of students had yet to log on to any remote classes during the school year.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 16, 2020

No matter the current focus, changes implemented today will pave the way for ushering in more personalized approaches that focus on high-agency strategies as schools settle into a new normal. For many schools, especially here in the United States, the school year has been pushed back, or students will begin remotely.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, I published a blog titled “ 8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online.” Below are ten strategies I hope will help elementary teachers to engage their young learners online. #1 1 Create Virtual Word Wall with a Bitmoji Classroom or Padlet. 8 Online Learning Stations.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the Cool Cat Teacher Talk Show we explore how to engage students in learning with hands-on, playful and project based learning strategies. 15:13 – 17:03 – Compliance vs. Engagement Eric Shannon Jr.

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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. Promote a positive classroom environment.

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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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Digital Promise

JANUARY 15, 2019

Throughout the 2017-18 school year, DLP coaches worked with teachers to help them tackle classroom challenges by brainstorming innovative, technology-based strategies and providing personalized classroom support to the teacher throughout the implementation process. As powerful use of technology increased, student engagement grew as well.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. Strategies that make sure students are intrinsically motivated Educators should cultivate autonomy.

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Ditch That Textbook

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This post is written by Charrell Coleman, author, blog content creator, educator, presenter of Student Engagement and Executive Functioning Matters, book junkie, self help/care enthusiast, mother & calligraphist. The post 7 strategies for students who struggle with executive functioning appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

An LMS (Learning Management System), which addresses numerous challenges schools and teachers face and is one of the most comprehensive solutions capable of meeting many various needs — of the students, of the classrooms, and of the school. 7 Ways an LMS supports a school’s edtech strategy. Better student engagement rates.

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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.

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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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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When we asked the Ask a Tech Teacher team to apply it specifically to teaching physical education–not something we usually think of with tech tools–they came up with these great ideas: Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies!

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Micro learning achieves this in two major ways: by turning the attention to the most important ideas that students should remember and offering an easy way for them to repeat the information at certain intervals so it won’t be forgotten. 5 Reasons to include micro learning in your teaching strategy.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Creating an effective edtech strategy for when schools reopen. That’s why it’s paramount to identify and choose the right edtech that will meet the school’s needs, and why teachers need to use it effectively in their classrooms so that students can actually benefit from it from an academic standpoint. Increase student engagement.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Then, we’ll provide you with a few tips and strategies for improving your students’ intrinsic motivation. Before we explore how to motivate your students to learn, let’s go over the difference between two types: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Get to know your students and their unique interests. Motivating Students.

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. Watch the full “Improving Teacher and Student Engagement Through Creativity” webinar on-demand now. Why does creativity matter? Bongiorno asserts that creativity can be taught.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2022

Read on to learn more about some ways you can incorporate comics into your lessons to help boost student engagement and comprehension and how to create Google Slides comics. Ideas for incorporating student-created Google Slides comics in the classroom. How teachers can implement comics in classroom lessons and H?para

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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. Celebrate learning Another strategy for using technology in the classroom is to celebrate learning afterward.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The majority of these often revolve around engagement, and it is quickly realized that when students are compliant, it is because the adult is doing all the work or talking. A simple yet powerful strategy to move from compliance to engagement is discourse through turn & talk.

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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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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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ViewSonic Education

JULY 21, 2024

As a middle school science teacher, I have seen firsthand how the “summer slide” can impact students’ academic progress. While we want students to enjoy their summer break, it is important to find engaging and creative ways to keep them connected to learning. Strategies to Prevent Learning Loss 1.

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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

MARCH 8, 2020

What happens if students have to stay home for days or even weeks? What strategies and technology tools can teachers leverage to take their traditional classes online? I have fielded multiple questions about the best ways to engage students and leverage online learning tools if schools close for a period of time.

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Education Elements

JANUARY 18, 2022

Erin Conklin’s eyes light up when she talks about the primary and secondary source student book she created for Duval County Public School’s African American Studies elective.

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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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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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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

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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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Over half of my current students struggle to read and comprehend grade-level texts. This trend begs the question: How can we encourage our students to read both inside and outside the classroom? Below are strategies and resources I’ve used to cultivate a reading culture in my classroom. Booklist Assignment.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

Novak and I want teachers to focus on pulling feedback feedback loops into the classroom so students feel seen and supported as they work. Shifting to Giving Feedback During the Process In this chapter, Dr. Novak and I explore strategies designed to transform the way teachers give feedback.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

And so they’ve designed systems, strategies and tools to better hold the attention of their students, many of whom are working adults. These techniques include human outreach, like employing teams of mentors and advisers who proactively check in on students, as well as automated tools that help keep learners on track.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In my last book, Balance with Blended Learning , I share a range of goal setting strategies and encourage teachers to build ongoing self-assessment routines into their classrooms that encourage students to think critically about their work and their progress. ProjectChoiceBoard.

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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. Download our free e-book The post What is the SAMR Model and how can it enhance student engagement? The SAMR Model is one way to make sure that educators are able to use a new edtech tool without feeling overwhelmed.

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