Middle Web

MAY 16, 2023

Whether your school year ends in May or you teach into the hot days of June, student engagement begins to fade. The post Hands-On Math Helps Keep Students Engaged first appeared on MiddleWeb. How do we liven things up?

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Defined Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Whether we dive in and try new ideas, bring in new digital tools, or shift to more of a facilitator role, it will promote more student-driven, meaningful learning. With more options available, we will foster student agency , boost engagement and increase student motivation in learning.

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 2, 2023

This learning style is commonly used when teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) because its real-world connections help students gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts. Regardless of grade level, it can be difficult to keep students engaged throughout project-based lessons.

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STEM Education Works

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Student engagement has been a topic of discussion for decades. As a former teacher, I hate to admit that even when I was in school I wasn’t engaged nearly as much as I should’ve been. As a student, I felt that my engagement wasn’t important to my grades, and instead, test scores were what mattered. .

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National Institute for STEM Education

MAY 5, 2020

Let’s face it, maintaining student engagement can be tough, even when you are with your students in the same physical space. That said, there are things you can do to increase students’ active participation in online learning sessions and activities.

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Defined Learning

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Both experiences can result in meaningful learning—but they aren’t created equal. The terms “performance tasks” and “projects,” in the context of project-based learning (PBL), are familiar to today’s educators. Like fraternal siblings, they share many common qualities, yet they are not identical twins.

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Teach Science for All

APRIL 28, 2023

I’ve been collaborating with several science teachers on ways to support multilingual students in the science classroom. In a recent workshop we examined the NSTA Science Scope article Enhancing Science Lessons to Support Multilingual Students’ Engagement in Science & Engineering … Continue reading →

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Hill says she's grateful to be able to provide a unique perspective and to be a voice for students, who are often underrepresented when it comes to education policy. Parents groups have even said, ‘Where are the students?’” They [students] have a very valuable voice in developing state plans for COVID recovery.”

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ED Surge

JUNE 23, 2023

My experience has taught me that if students do not believe their school is invested in activities and programs that reflect their community and culture, they will not feel a sense of belonging in the classroom, which will negatively impact student engagement and their ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences among one another.

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K-12 Education News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

New research shows that enrolling 9th graders who are struggling academically in an ethnic studies course greatly improves the likelihood those students will graduate from high school and enroll in college.

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Accelerate Learning

AUGUST 31, 2023

Sparking student engagement, no matter the subject matter, often means meeting students where they’re already at. Each of these strategies shares the idea of hands-on learning in some way, but inquiry education takes a unique approach, giving students an increased level of autonomy to help drive engagement.

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Defined Learning

MARCH 28, 2023

You may have seen some recent headlines about a survey of teenagers in the U.S. The most common takeaway was that "the chance to redo assignments" was the number one pick for what would motivate teens to work harder in school. But if you look at the rest of the top ten picks, eight of them (!!) connect to project-based learning.

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Educators Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Quizalize is a gamified quiz making tool that you can use to drive students engagement, increase their participation, and enhance their learning. The way Quizalize works is similar to the two other.read more.

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ED Surge

JUNE 8, 2023

Campuses are back open as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, but plenty of students continue to take classes online — especially at community colleges. But are these online students as engaged as those in traditional classes?

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Accelerate Learning

APRIL 14, 2023

When you’re looking to introduce or review a math concept, use warm-ups at the beginning of class to get students engaged and ready to dive into the class lesson. In just 5-10 minutes, students can complete a warm-up activity that gets them thinking about math and having fun right at the start of the period.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Personalized Learning: AI allows educational content and instruction to be tailored to individual students’ abilities, needs and interests. This promotes better student engagement and accelerated learning. This gives teachers more time to work one-on-one with students.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Since 2020, three things have become clearer than ever: Our students of color, English learners and students with disabilities have faced a disparate impact on their educational experience from COVID-19. W]hen I think about UDL, that's the question I'm looking for: How am I going to engage all learners?

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ED Surge

MARCH 15, 2024

Grounding my units in important modern issues has allowed my students to see the value in what they are learning, and designing assignments that empower them to make a difference has made the purpose more evident. This idea has been critical for me as a social studies teacher, but it goes beyond the social studies classroom.

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All About STEM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While CREST activities are often used as enrichment tools to encourage extra-curricular student engagement with STEM subjects, many directly support learning within the science. . “Project-based activities like those offered by CREST have been a lifeline for educators.

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Defined Learning

MARCH 29, 2024

In today's digital age, student engagement is more of a challenge than ever before. Elizabeth Kreutzer, middle school s cience teacher and science department chair at Loch Raven Technical Academy in Baltimore City Public Schools , discusses her experience incorporating project-based learning into her classroom.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.” Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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Box Light

APRIL 9, 2024

T he integration of advanced technology has become paramount in driving student engagement and achievement. Case in point, Boxlight's commitment to innovation is evident in its range of solutions designed to address various educational needs.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. And I knew I had to use it with students. How did UNIVERSE help increase student engagement and interactions for learning in a virtual setting?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, (..)

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Box Light

MARCH 14, 2024

Horizon Christian Academy (HCA) in Cumming, GA, embarked on a journey to integrate interactive technology into its educational framework, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Even students, the “digital natives'' whom many of us assumed would be much more facile with technology, eventually got tired of juggling so many different platforms.

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Middle Web

JANUARY 10, 2024

Jennifer Bogard and Lisa Donovan share ways to humanize social studies and bolster student engagement with history by pairing Library of Congress primary sources and arts-integration strategies. Try their lesson plans for altered text, soundscapes, and sketching to observe.

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Robot Lab

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

By Devin Partida STEM educators have numerous tools at their disposal to keep students engaged with technology. It’s necessary in a tech-driven world, where students crave modern interactivity to maintain their attention and process concepts.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 10, 2024

Through the words of superintendents, district leaders, teachers and students engaged in the Inclusive Innovation model, and in showcasing the solutions they have co-created, we demonstrate the tenets that drive the work, the resulting R&D shifts and the solutions and outcomes that have emerged.

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All About STEM

DECEMBER 14, 2022

While CREST activities are often used as enrichment tools to encourage extra-curricular student engagement with STEM subjects, many directly support learning within the science. . “Project-based activities like those offered by CREST have been a lifeline for educators.

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Box Light

MARCH 5, 2024

The implementation of Boxlight's Mimio interactive solutions, including flat panel displays and student response systems, has helped modernize classrooms and increased student engagement.

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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Interactivity leads to an increase in students engagement and participation To conclude, using digital whiteboards allow you to create a hybrid teaching/learning style that is student-centered and learning friendly. They provide you with a multitude of ways to enhance students engagement and drive their participation in class.

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Educators Technology

AUGUST 13, 2022

Sushi Monster is definitely a practical app to help students develop math speed and accuracy using a game-based learning approach. Catchy visuals, sound effects, and the buildup of suspense as the hungry monster looks for food are all elements that enhance students engagement and drive their participation.

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Defined Learning

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Rowell delves into the developmental stages of gratitude in students, highlighting its significant benefits, and explores how integrating gratitude into education enhances student engagement, motivation, and overall learning experiences.

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Box Light

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Interactive learning has moved from being an innovative strategy to a ‘must do’ to keep students engaged in the classroom. As technology has become more beneficial for instruction and student learning, teachers are at the forefront of why, how, and when to use ed tech effectively and efficiently.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Students are eager for honest exchanges about these important issues; even if they can’t vote, they know that many of the issues on the ballot impact their lives. This leaves us with the question: Where can students engage each other on these important topics most constructively? We believe it begins in classrooms.

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Defined Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Project-based learning is effective in enhancing student engagement and achievement while making the classroom experience more relevant, authentic, and fun. Learn how principals and teachers can expand and adapt high-quality project-based curricula to meet their needs and those of their students.

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