Student Engagement

What strategies really work to involve students in their own learning? Discover and share ideas.

How to Make Virtual STEM Lessons More Engaging for Young Learners
These easy-to-implement strategies can make science, technology, engineering, and math lessons come alive for elementary students.
Melissa Collins
Avoiding Common Mistakes in Motivating Students to Do Math
In this excerpt from ‘The Math Teacher’s Toolbox,’ the authors, veteran high school math teachers, share research on motivation.
Bobson Wong, Larisa Bukalov
Rough Draft Thinking Can Make Math Class More Inclusive
When math lessons emphasize collaboration and exploration over performance, students become more engaged and confident math thinkers.
Meghan Laslocky
Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?
Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?
Nora Fleming
Engaging Students in Virtual Instruction With the Camera Off
Giving students the option to turn their cameras off may make them more comfortable and open up new possibilities for teaching.
Katie Seltzer
7 High-Impact, Evidence-Based Tips for Online Teaching
What do highly effective teachers do in online classrooms? We combed through dozens of studies to find the best research-backed ideas.
Youki Terada
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A Teacher Appreciation Week for the Ages
When schools abruptly closed due to Covid-19, teachers figured out how to make remote learning work. This week, as the nation expresses its gratitude, we recap the emotional journey.
How to Choose Words That Motivate Students During Online Learning
Framing assignments in student-centric rather than teacher-centric ways can encourage engagement and persistence in learning.
Katie Novak, Mike Anderson
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6 Questions to Improve Your Virtual Classroom
It can be difficult to gauge how effective your online instruction is—using surveys to gather regular student feedback can help.
7 Ways to Help Kids Start Middle School When They’re Rarely in the Building
Bridging the transition between elementary and middle school is always important—but this year’s strategies will require some rethinking.
Sarah Gonser
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A Student-Centered Model of Blended Learning
When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced blended learning model, their students thrived.
Using Student-Generated Questions to Promote Deeper Thinking
Asking students to create their own questions has a powerful impact on learning. Plus, 5 tips to encourage high-quality questions.
Youki Terada
How to Help Middle School Students Develop Crucial Skills This Year
Most middle schoolers have not mastered the self-regulation skills they need for distance learning, but these simple strategies can help.
Sarah Gonser
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.
Youki Terada
Keeping Kindergartners Engaged in Distance Learning
Personalizing lessons and giving brain breaks can help young students stay engaged during short synchronous sessions.
Ruth Calkins

Student Engagement

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How to Make Virtual STEM Lessons More Engaging for Young Learners

A Teacher Appreciation Week for the Ages