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7 Digital tools for student engagement across all grade levels

Neo LMS

As we head into the spring, we may notice a decrease in student engagement. For some students, there have been midterm exams, extended school breaks, or we find ourselves in the middle of standardized testing season. Students should also be part of the process of deciding on different tools to try.

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Formative Assessment: Collecting Data & Designing Differentiated Learning Experiences in Class or Online

Catlin Tucker

The more physical distance between the teacher and the learner, the more challenging it is to collect formative assessment data consistently. Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. 2 Assess Prior Knowledge.

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7 Strategies Designed to Increase Student Engagement in Synchronous Online Discussions Using Video Conferencing

Catlin Tucker

This last component–facilitating online discussions–can be especially challenging for teachers who are not used to engaging students remotely. However, video conferencing platforms, like Google Meet and Zoom, are making it possible for teachers to connect with learners in real-time.

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Fun formative assessment: 12 easy, no-tech ideas you can use tomorrow

Ditch That Textbook

Formative assessment means providing students with opportunities to show you what they are learning while you are teaching it. These assessments inform your instruction and help you make those little tweaks to your lessons that meet the needs of your students. If it sounds tricky that’s because it is.

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How an LMS can help teachers keep older students engaged

Neo LMS

So let’s explore how teachers can harness edtech resources, with a focus on school learning management systems, to maximize their limited time and supplies, while also delivering a more engaging, personalized experience for middle school students. How an LMS can help teachers keep older students engaged.

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How to manage assessments in the blended classroom

Neo LMS

But one thing is certain: teachers need to consider the way they assess students in these specific conditions. Assessment is often associated with quizzes, exams, and summative assessments. However, summative assessments offer a limited perspective. How to manage assessments in the blended classroom.

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Eight challenges keeping students engaged during remote learning (and how to help)

Hapara

It can be challenging, though, keeping students engaged during remote learning. Why it’s important to keep learners engaged. Research shows that when learners are engaged, they achieve at an academically higher level. emotional engagement. cognitive engagement. Teachers can also use a tool like H?para