Understanding the Impact of Peer Influence on Classroom Engagement

What are some examples of instructional strategies that promote peer-to-peer interaction in the classroom to counteract negative peer influence?

Teacher Support, Student EngagementEducational Innovation 360March 3, 2023Educational Innovation 360Classroom dynamics, Peer influence, Classroom engagement, Classroom discourse, Positive peer influence, Negative peer influence, Student learning, Cooperative learning, Social comparison, Inclusive classroom environment, Teacher strategies.

The Power of Active Learning: How to Engage Students and Improve Academic Performance

Engaging students in learning is a critical aspect of effective teaching, as it helps to capture their attention and keep them motivated throughout the learning process.

How to Get Your Class Excited about Writing?

The reason why students should write often is so they understand that it is used to communicate with others so why do we wait for the end of the unit, we need to write every day!

Student Engagement, Teacher SupportEducational Innovation 360November 10, 2022Educational Innovation 360student success, student voice, engage students, advocacy group, Student Voice, Teacher support, dialogue, writing

Maintaining the Conversation While Teaching Thematic Concepts

Classroom conversations are challenging because teachers are responsible for Increasing the stakes; while raising the bar on what students have been concentrating on, encouraging more students to participate in the discussion, and playing devil’s advocate to insert a new lens of learning.

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Making Use Of Discussion To Enhance Students' Literacy Achievement

It may take some time, but preparing for and leading a discussion are two of the essential strategies for developing students' thinking over time and increasing their ability to develop a deeper understanding of the texts they read.

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Starting A Dialogue Discussion With Students

Having a discussion with students allows teachers to gauge background knowledge, and identify how much they remember from a previous topic so in order to engage in deep discussion these things are necessary.

Professional Development, Student EngagementCassandra WilliamsSeptember 23, 2022Educational Innovation 360Student Success, Dialogue, Studnet Voice, Student discussion, Conversations, student content, dialogue, discussion at school, ei360, Educational innovation 360Comment

Before Your Lesson Begins Ask Yourself These 6 Questions

Every year, every class and every new lesson brings new challenges and no matter which generation comes around teachers must instill problem-solving skills in their students.

Professional Development, Student EngagementEducational Innovation 360May 19, 2022Educational Innovation 360Lesson Planning, School Culture, Classroom, classroom culture, relationship, reflection, Problem based learning, teacher

Using Urban Communities As A Resource: PBL

Are you looking to get students excited about learning? Use Project-based learning as an approach to develop dynamic community connection through active exploration of concepts, ideas, and solutions.

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Why You Should Focus on Blended Learning in Mathematics

A Blended Learning program is how it can be personalized to each student, improving areas, where they are struggling and encouraging them in areas where they are flourishing so, have you tried the flex model?

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If Your Online Student Engagement Stinks; Here are 5 Tips That May Help

Much of online learning is understanding each child's environment and family involvement is key. So, we must do more to connect with families!

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Instant Messaging is Necessary to Foster Teacher-Student Relationships So Why Aren't We Using It?

Although Zoom and Teams have made instant messaging a little easier, some teachers still don’t use it during class which may hinder student understanding and individual progress.

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Why We Love Including Genius Hour In Our School Day And You Should, Too!

The goal of Genius Hour is to create a passion and love for learning. Are you willing to devote an hour a week, allowing students to learn about whatever they want to explore?

Reform, Student EngagementCassandra WilliamsFebruary 17, 2021Educational Innovation 360 LLCTeachers, K12, Re-Shaping the classroom, Classroom, Genius Hour, Changing, Curriculum

We Have To Rethink Middle School And Transform Our Current Practices Now!

Middle School is one of the most challenging times in our students’ lives. They are growing, developing, and boy are they musty! I have a child in middle school so I can see the transformation that I often read about.

Reform, Student EngagementCassandra WilliamsOctober 22, 2020Educational Innovation 360Middle School, Tranformaiton, Reform, overcrowded classrooms, student agency, Teaching, Whole child, The Middle School Initiative, emotional, schools, familiesComment

Now is the Time to Prioritize Students: Invest in Social-Emotional Learning Now!

We know SEL increases motivation, improves classroom culture, and provides a space with students can talk about their mental health. So… Why isn’t this a priority for every school?

Student Engagement, Intrinsic MotivationAlison HamiltonSeptember 24, 2020Educational Innovation 360Social and Emotional Learning, student centered, Student Agency, Classroom SEL, Teachers, CASELComment

Transform Your Classroom One Lesson at a Time! Start With Your Community

Bring on student passion and classroom engagement! What happens when each individual student offers their argument based on community connection, research, and background knowledge? Magic, let the learning begin!

Have You Ever Measured Student Engagement Through Online Learning?

Measuring engagement of students is also a huge factor if you want your online teaching to have any impact at all. So, how are teachers identifying different ways to meet individual student needs?