student engagement Archives

A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement

November 15, 2024 by Jaison Brooks, CTE Educator

There is no silver bullet to remedy student engagement--there are, however, strategies we can use to help our cause.

As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them…

Classroom Learning

5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning

September 23, 2024 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education

Meaningful, hands-on craft activities can promote deeper learning through creative and thoughtful teaching practices.

Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

Innovation in Education

The State of STEM in 2024

September 5, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Patrick Brown, Executive Director of STEM and Career and Technical Education in Saint Charles County, Missouri, oversees STEM and technical ... Read more

Innovation in Education

Esports: More than just fun and games

August 28, 2024August 27, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

What does esports phenomenon mean for the broader educational landscape? Schools that embrace esports are starting to see changes in ... Read more

Transform Education with Jabra

September 3, 2024August 1, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Transform education with Jabra’s audio and video technology, designed for immersive learning, and seamless connectivity. Enhance student engagement and accessibility ... Read more

Why Effective Communication is Essential for Student Engagement and Wellness

July 17, 2024May 23, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Download the booklet to learn how digital signage can enhance student wellness, create higher engagement, ensure safer environments, and improve ... Read more

Classroom Learning

Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question. Both modalities offer unique advantages and challenges.

Classroom Learning

What is the Problem of Classroom Management?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The primary challenge in classroom management often revolves around effectively utilizing classroom management tools to maintain order and facilitate learning.

Classroom Learning

What are Disadvantages of Classroom Management?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

In classroom learning, educators face multifaceted challenges in managing classrooms effectively.

Curriculum & Assessment

5 ways to teach like a pirate

March 7, 2024 by Ben Brazeau

Learning to teach like a pirate can stimulate curiosity and foster creativity, resulting in nurturing environments for students.

Learning is a dynamic process, one in which learners must be actively engaged. However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing…

AI in Education

What is the Conclusion of Artificial Intelligence in Education?

May 8, 2024February 5, 2024 by ESchool News

When we think about AI in education, we think about how AI is offering innovative tools and solutions. From personalized learning experiences to automated grading systems, AI is…

Teaching Trends

Friday 5: Strategies to promote student success

February 2, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Student success is the driving force behind everything educators do--here's how to support it in your schools

Student success is at the top of every educator's mind--particularly as research is still emerging about the pandemic's impact on learning loss.

Teaching Trends

Friday 5: Teaching strategies for classroom success

January 12, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Teaching strategies are instrumental in students' success and contribute to an engaged classroom

All classrooms are different and require different teaching strategies to address various concerns, goals, and learning trends. Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching…

Teaching Trends

5 tips I’m excited to share with first-year teachers

October 6, 2023 by Julie Cobb, Senior Manager, Professional Services, Nearpod

First-year teachers may feel overwhelmed, but a few tips can help calm their anxiety as they begin their first new year in a new classroom.

While your day or week may not perfectly mirror the lesson plan you so diligently created, I have five key tips to help you feel more confident in…

Edtech Trends

4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

September 5, 2023 by Ryan Hetchler, Subject Matter Expert for Curriculum and Instruction, GoGuardian

When we think about student engagement, we can take some pressure off teachers by giving them highly effective edtech tools.

There are four key ways that edtech tools can increase student engagement, and when done correctly, be a catalyst for building a culture of learning.

Teacher Professional Development

4 ways admins can support teachers’ technology use

July 28, 2023 by Aaron Ellickson, English/Language Arts Teacher, Minnesota

Actions such as encouraging technology use and outlining expectations are critical as school leaders support their teachers in tech use.

Technology is quickly changing the way we learn and teach. To keep up with these changes, administrators need to support teachers in using technology in the classroom. The…

Edtech Trends

Collaborative edtech tools are changing the game for student engagement

June 8, 2023 by Dan Whaley, CEO & Founder, Hypothesis

New collaborative edtech tools are revolutionizing the learning experience and shaping the future of education for teachers and students.

What’s been lacking in education up to now? From secondary schools to master's degrees, educators often adopt a unidirectional approach, where information flows solely from teacher to student.…

Newsline

TeachingBooks, Sora and Pear Deck Announce Collaboration to Expand Student Engagement and Learning

March 17, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – TeachingBooks.net today announced a unique collaboration with Pear Deck, providing expanded opportunities for student engagement and learning. In ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Balancing high expectations with relationship building to boost engagement

February 24, 2023 by Mariana Aguilar, Vice President, Education, GoGuardian

When we approach setting high expectations as a positive and nurturing experience, we can integrate these two strategies to support students more effectively in meeting their goals

Teachers are constantly challenged with improving student engagement, something they know directly impacts student learning outcomes. A USC Rossier School of Education Center EDGE survey this year queried…

Digital Learning Tools

Cool! 6 TED-Ed lessons about the cold

January 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

With a vast video library and the chance to customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons can be incorporated into all topic areas.

It's January, and in many places, that means cold weather--and possibly some snow. It may be hard to capture students' attention now that most winter breaks are over.

Innovative Teaching

9 TED-Ed Lessons about different holiday origins

January 25, 2023November 23, 2022 by Laura Ascione

With a vast video library and the chance to build and customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons offers something for all topics and content areas

Most schools are gearing up for December break, and students' attention spans are likely to grow shorter each day. But crafting a video-based lesson that explores different holidays…

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Students desperately need to see relevance in their learning

August 29, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Students cite the primary driver for their struggles in education as the perceived lack of relevance between life and their studies

Many students see no relevance between their education and the real world, and say they are struggling to find meaning in their education or find a career direction,…

Personalized Learning

COVID crushed engagement–is student-centered learning the solution?

December 7, 2022August 1, 2022 by Laura Ascione

In a new survey of nearly 8,000 educators in the U.S., educators point to student-centered learning as key to boosting student engagement and learning outcomes

In a new survey of thousands of U.S. educators, teachers validate concerns over student engagement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but believe that technology and student-centered approaches to…

Online & Hybrid Learning

What’s so great about online teaching?

December 7, 2022June 13, 2022 by Dr. Anahí Viladrich, Sociologist & Medical Anthropologist & Professor, Queens College, QC

A sociology professor shares key pedagogical lessons about online learning and online teaching learned during COVID-19.

Had I been asked what I thought about online teaching two years ago, I would probably have given you quite an earful of the many known shortcomings of…

Game-Based Learning

How teachers use Wordle–and other games–for next-level engagement

December 7, 2022June 6, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Wordle has gone viral, and such games are proving useful in the classroom as teachers leverage their popularity for student engagement

"Did you get the Wordle today?" What initially began as something Josh Wardle created to serve as a personal daily game has become a household name, with users…

Teaching Trends

6 ways to create stellar student engagement

December 7, 2022April 18, 2022 by Sara Poniatowski, Social Studies Teacher, Stride Learning Solutions’ Instructional Services Team

Be it a traditional or virtual learning space, the goal is to keep students engaged--here are some strategies you can use in your classroom for student engagement

Whether your students take the bus to school or run downstairs to the computer room, keeping them engaged in their classwork throughout the day is the best way…

eSchool Media

5 instructional practices that drive student engagement

January 11, 2022 by Mariana Aguilar, Senior Director of Education, GoGuardian

Teachers must build strong, trusting, and collaborative relationships with their students in order to ensure student engagement increases

Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery.

Online & Hybrid Learning

3 strategies for virtual student-centered learning

December 7, 2022November 11, 2021 by Sarah Clancy, Online Educator, Laurel Springs School

Don’t strive for perfection—instead, embrace mistakes and funny moments as you build community and relationships that support student-centered learning

When secondary educators plunged into emergency online teaching in March 2020, we faced a slew of challenges. Among those challenges was the lack of student engagement after the…

Newsline

New Epson BrightLink GoBoard Brings Advanced Connection and Collaboration to Classrooms as Breakthrough Software Solution

June 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – June 24, 2021 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,1 today announced a breakthrough software ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

5 ways to boost student engagement with STEM learning strategies

June 8, 2021 by Adriana Arellano, Principal, Dr. Rodriguez Elementary, Harlingen CISD, Texas

These student engagement strategies can help educators create authentic learning experiences for all students using digital tools

Here are five strategies using technology the teachers in my school have implemented to create a learning environment that actively engages students and promotes more fun in learning.

Newsline

New Data Analysis from CatchOn Finds Digital Engagement in K-12 Districts Increased Despite Pandemic Challenges

March 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

These tips for remote teaching during COVID-19 are relevant for teachers at the elementary level straight on up through higher education

“Student Level Data Engagement Analysis” aggregates device and app usage data to assess student engagement New analysis from CatchOn, an ... Read more

Meeting Students Where They Are: Strategies that Increase Engagement

July 7, 2021March 5, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a heightened focus on student engagement. Educators have grappled with ... Read more

COVID-19 Update

5 ways to be an innovative online instructor

January 22, 2021January 21, 2021 by Dr. Katharine Bentham, Associate Professor, Rasmussen University

Online learning isn't easy for every student or teacher--here's how you can work to become an innovative online instructor who engages students

In a landscape where online instruction has become more commonplace due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some educators face challenges associated with operating in an online environment. Even to…

Digital Learning Tools

12 multimedia learning tools for the classroom

January 4, 2024December 30, 2020 by Laura Ascione

Learning is more engaging when educators incorporate digital resources--here are some multimedia learning tools you can try in your classroom.

Multimedia learning tools play an important role in classrooms in a number of ways--including, but not limited to, boosting creativity, encouraging student engagement, and helping students learn to…

Newsline

BetterLesson and Adobe release 300+ strategies for creativity, student engagement

October 29, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

An instructional technology specialist outlines the key principles guiding his district’s distance learning efforts in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic

As educators across the country work tirelessly to provide engaging lessons in new and ever-changing environments, there are still understandable ... Read more

5 Ways Student-Level Data Can Ensure Learning Continuity

June 2, 2021October 3, 2020 by Jeff Festa

Most districts lack visibility into their students’ patterns of digital engagement and learning, leaving them scrambling to figure out what ... Read more

Newsline

GoGuardian Finds Three Factors That influence K-12 Student Engagement Online and In-Person

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The GoGuardian Research and Insights team today announced its comprehensive findings on the factors that create an engaging learning experience ... Read more

Newsline

Savvas Delivers Innovative Back-to-School Solutions to Help Teachers, Students and Families Succeed with Distance Learning

September 2, 2020 by ESchool News

A sudden shift to distance learning doesn't have to spell chaos--learn how one school managed the transition with patience and support

After listening to educators, parents and caregivers from across the country, Savvas Learning Company today introduced a range of platform ... Read more

Newsline

Promethean Joins Google for Education Partner Program

July 29, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Global education technology provider, Promethean®, announced that it has become a Google for Education Partner, integrating its ClassFlow® software with Google Classroom ... Read more

Ancillary

Google introduces Teach from Home

March 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To support the hundreds of millions of students and educators currently facing school closures, we’re introducing Teach from Home—a hub ... Read more

A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement

5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning

The State of STEM in 2024

Esports: More than just fun and games

Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?

What is the Problem of Classroom Management?

What are Disadvantages of Classroom Management?

5 ways to teach like a pirate

What is the Conclusion of Artificial Intelligence in Education?

Friday 5: Strategies to promote student success

Friday 5: Teaching strategies for classroom success

5 tips I’m excited to share with first-year teachers

4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

4 ways admins can support teachers’ technology use

Collaborative edtech tools are changing the game for student engagement

TeachingBooks, Sora and Pear Deck Announce Collaboration to Expand Student Engagement and Learning

Balancing high expectations with relationship building to boost engagement

Cool! 6 TED-Ed lessons about the cold

9 TED-Ed Lessons about different holiday origins

Students desperately need to see relevance in their learning

COVID crushed engagement–is student-centered learning the solution?

What’s so great about online teaching?

6 ways to create stellar student engagement

3 strategies for virtual student-centered learning

New Epson BrightLink GoBoard Brings Advanced Connection and Collaboration to Classrooms as Breakthrough Software Solution

5 ways to boost student engagement with STEM learning strategies

New Data Analysis from CatchOn Finds Digital Engagement in K-12 Districts Increased Despite Pandemic Challenges

5 ways to be an innovative online instructor

12 multimedia learning tools for the classroom

BetterLesson and Adobe release 300+ strategies for creativity, student engagement

GoGuardian Finds Three Factors That influence K-12 Student Engagement Online and In-Person

Savvas Delivers Innovative Back-to-School Solutions to Help Teachers, Students and Families Succeed with Distance Learning

Google introduces Teach from Home

K12 Tutoring Launches Nationwide, Empowering Students with Personalized Learning Support

Title I Educators Win More Than $16,000 For The Purchase Of Over 3,350 Books In The Lexia Library Wish Program

Avantis Education Launches Eduverse+ for ClassVR

Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

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