Student Motivation & Engagement

Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to get students involved and active in learning and classroom activities
Teaching Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Student Engagement?
Answer 7 questions about student engagement.
December 1, 2023
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Teaching Opinion Are Your Students Actually Learning Anything? Ask Them
Student feedback should be at the center of our work, writes a high school teacher who regularly uses classroom surveys.
Jenna Hewitt King, November 30, 2023
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Student Well-Being Opinion Gamifying the Classroom: How to Help Students Find Their ‘Flow’
Rewards can make studying feel more like a game. Here’s how to do it right.
David Melnikoff, November 29, 2023
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2 min read
The Turtle Beach Recon Controller for Xbox combines powerful Turtle Beach audio with game winning controls.
Many educators are turning to games to engage their students.
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Classroom Technology Thinking About 'Gamifying' Your Classroom? Teachers Use These Tools
Quiz-style apps, such as Blooket and Quizizz, were the most mentioned.
Lauraine Langreo, November 27, 2023
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2 min read
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Assessment Q&A This Teacher Has Students Track Their Own Progress in Class, and It's Paying Off
Middle school teacher Erin Merrill gives her students the responsibility of tracking their mastery.
Lauraine Langreo, November 6, 2023
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Andrew Farley, the principal of Brookfield East High School, in Brookfield, Wis., was named Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals on Oct 20, 2023.
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School & District Management Q&A For the Principal of the Year, Academic Success Starts With Listening to Students
Principal of the Year Andrew Farley incorporated student voice, high expectations, and mental health into his school's culture.
Evie Blad, October 23, 2023
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Teaching Opinion Sticky Notes and Student Choice Can Go a Long Way Toward Boosting Engagement
Teachers don't have to revolutionize how they teach to improve their practice. Making small changes matters.
Larry Ferlazzo, October 19, 2023
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11 min read
Teaching Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Student Engagement?
Answer 7 questions about student engagement.
October 17, 2023
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Student Well-Being Opinion A Surprising Way to Improve Student Motivation and Confidence
When students give advice to younger peers, it benefits everyone.
Angela Duckworth, October 11, 2023
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1 min read
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Teaching Opinion Teachers Can Support Struggling Readers in Middle and High School. Here's How
Older students' literacy challenges can be overlooked. But there are instructional practices that will foster reading growth.
Larry Ferlazzo, October 6, 2023
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8 min read
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Student Well-Being Busting Myths and Misconceptions About Motivating Students
Three experts in motivation weigh in on how to help students stay engaged and focused in school.
Arianna Prothero, September 28, 2023
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4 min read
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A third grader raises her hand to answer a teacher’s question during a math lesson.
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Teaching Video How to Boost Student Engagement: 3 Tips From Teachers
Engagement is a big post-pandemic problem. Two top teachers shared their short- and long-term tips for re-engaging students.
Madeline Will, September 26, 2023
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5 min read
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